October is National Cooperative Month, a time to celebrate what makes electric cooperatives different. We are owned by those we serve. That means our customers are members of our cooperative, and we want to understand what matters to you and respond to your needs. Earlier this year, we conducted a member satisfaction survey, and I… Continue reading.

Not everyone wants to pay their bills the same way. While many Boone Power members use SmartHub or automatic bank draft to pay their electric bill, some prefer to pay with cash. Boone Power still accepts cash payments at our office. But now, members have another option. You can pay your Boone Power bill or… Continue reading.

Help us keep you informed about your Boone Power account, our programs and services, maintenance work, and other important information by ensuring we have your correct email address, mailing address, and phone numbers. Another important reason to keep your contact information updated is for our Co-op Cash Back program. Because we operate as a not-for-profit… Continue reading.

While Boone Power Youth Tour delegates Akshat Jha and Atharva Sahu, along with employee chaperone Gabe White, got to see national memorials like the Washington Monument this summer, what makes the annual week-long experience unforgettable is building friendships and gaining leadership skills. For one week this past June, Jha and Sahu joined nearly 60 other… Continue reading.

Would you rather pay your electric bill in smaller amounts throughout the month instead of receiving one monthly bill? Boone Power is introducing prepaid billing, a new payment option that gives members greater flexibility and control over how they pay for electricity. Unlike traditional billing, where you receive a monthly bill after using electricity, prepaid… Continue reading.

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.