Some young people make a difference long before they even earn a driver’s license. They volunteer at food pantries, organize donation drives, help neighbors, support local nonprofits, serve through their church or school, and look for ways to improve their communities. Their acts of kindness may not make headlines, but they make a lasting impact…. Continue reading.

I make it a point to get out into our co-op communities. There is one topic that seems to come up everywhere I go. Whether I’m meeting with directors, talking with community leaders, or visiting with our member co-ops, the conversation often turns to growth. New investment. New businesses. New opportunities. And increasingly, questions about… Continue reading.

Since plans were announced to build a data center in Boone County, we’ve heard thoughtful questions from our members. The question we hear most often is: “Where will the electricity come from?” It’s a fair question, and the answer is a little more complicated than it may seem because electricity doesn’t travel from one specific… Continue reading.

Historic homes present a glimpse of the past we can only imagine. While many of these unique homes remain in Indiana cities and towns, few are as authentic to their origin story as The Cragun House in Lebanon. Now home to the Boone County Historical Society, this beautiful three-story Victorian home is a living history… Continue reading.

There’s still time to register for Boone Power’s upcoming Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative event focused on our new optional time-of-use pilot program. Learn how the optional rate works, why Boone Power is offering it, and how shifting some energy use to lower-cost times can help reduce costs for participating members. We’ll also discuss the… Continue reading.

When Boone Power lineworkers compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, the goal isn’t simply to earn a trophy. The annual event is an opportunity to sharpen the skills they rely on every day to safely build, maintain, and restore our local electric distribution system. Hosted by our statewide trade association, Indiana Electric Cooperatives,… Continue reading.

I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.

In the June issue of Indiana Connection magazine, Boone Power introduced members to its new optional time-of-use pilot program. Members can take a closer look and decide whether the rate option is a good fit for their household. Unlike a traditional electric rate, a time-of-use rate varies based on when electricity is used. Members who… Continue reading.

Have questions about Boone Power’s new optional time-of-use pilot program? Join us for an in-depth look at how the optional rate works, why the cooperative is offering it, and how it may benefit members who can shift some energy use to lower-cost times of day. During this Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative event, we will… Continue reading.

Photos and story by Nicole Griffin Inside the Whitestown Unit of the Boys and Girls Club of Boone County, the glow of gaming PCs and the sound of friendly competition fill the club’s new E-Sports & Gaming Lounge.  It’s a space where middle school students build teamwork, communication, and technology skills through gaming.  “This is… Continue reading.

Summer has a way of drawing our attention to the things right in front of us — the county fair, an evening ballgame, a weekend at the lake, a family reunion. These are memories of my Indiana summers growing up. What we rarely think about are all the things working quietly in the background that… Continue reading.

The kitchen lights flip on. The coffee maker hums. Breakfast is made. Lunches are packed. It’s a familiar morning hustle-and-bustle. Most of us use more energy at the same times — early morning and early evening. That shared routine puts pressure on the electric grid and increases the cost Boone Power pays for the power… Continue reading.