In last month’s magazine, we explored how Boone Power’s director election process works in “Behind the Ballot: Understanding Your Electric Cooperative Election.” That article explained how members’ participation in the election each year is a key part of what makes Boone Power member-owned and member-governed. As we approach the next election cycle, an important date… Continue reading.

Each October, electric cooperative employees across the state participate in local volunteer projects as a part of the Indiana Electric Cooperative Community Day. This statewide day of service is a demonstration of the cooperative principle of Concern for Community.  Boone Power employees supported Habitat for Humanity of Boone County as it continues to build its… Continue reading.

As we close out 2025, I reflect on how extraordinary this year has been for Wabash Valley Power Alliance and our member co-ops. Together, we have achieved meaningful milestones that have strengthened our system, expanded opportunities, and deepened our connection to the communitieswe serve. One of the most significant accomplishments was the successful purchase of… Continue reading.

Learn how to make the most of SmartHub, Boone Power’s easy-to-use account management tool.  WE’LL COVER HOW TO:  Bring your device for hands-on help! Light refreshments provided. Register today at boonepower.com/ member-ambassadors.  This event is part of our Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative (MAC) educational series. As a member-owned cooperative, we’re committed to engaging with… Continue reading.

At Boone Power, our members aren’t just customers — you are owners. One of the most important ways you exercise that ownership is by electing your electric co-op’s board of directors.  Each spring, members elect directors to help guide Boone Power’s future. Directors are elected to serve three-year terms. Article IV of our bylaws (available… Continue reading.

As our President and CEO, Bill Conley, shared in last month’s magazine, Boone Power takes our cooperative business model seriously and remains committed to fairness, reliability, and transparency. Retiring capital credits is one of the unique business practices of cooperatives. Learn more about how this “cash back” process is built into our business model.  Being… Continue reading.

By Juli Knutson Discovering the magic of reading is life changing.  That is just what’s happening in the ReadUP program, which Boone Power’s Operation Round Up program recently assisted.  This past summer, Boone County Mentoring Partnership (BCMP) received a grant for the ReadUP program through Operation Round Up, an initiative Boone Power started in 2006 to provide… Continue reading.

One year ago this month, Boone Power (then known as Boone REMC) broke ground on our facility improvement project at our current location on Indianapolis Avenue in Lebanon. We’re excited to share that one-third of the project is now complete!  Four of the five buildings have started construction. The three on the south side of… Continue reading.

We’re partnering with our wholesale power provider to determine future power needs.  You may receive an email sometime in November or December asking you to participate in a survey of residential co-op members. The survey helps our wholesale power partner, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, plan power needs for the future and shape programs we can… Continue reading.

This November, I’m especially mindful of the blessings in my life — my family (even if my kids may not love that I am sharing this photo), my friends, and the incredible team at Wabash Valley Power Alliance dedicated to serving you. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the work we do together as… Continue reading.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, especially energy-intensive technologies like generative AI and large language models, is presenting several challenges for electric utilities across the country. These technologies depend on large data centers that consume massive amounts of electricity, and the demand is expected to continue to rise. For Boone Power, purchased power accounts for two-thirds… Continue reading.

You may receive an email some time in November or December asking you to participate in a survey of residential co-op members. The survey helps our wholesale power partner, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, plan power needs for the future and shape programs we can offer to our members. The consumer information received guides decision making… Continue reading.