When everybody’s using electricity during peak times, costs can go up. But with a Wi-Fi thermostat and a little help from our PowerShift Wi-Fi Thermostat Program, we make tiny temperature adjustments that save everyone money when electricity is most expensive. Get $50 just for signing up — and another $25 for each year you stay… Continue reading.

Your high-speed internet connection can hook you up with savings — on your heating and cooling costs. As more people gain access to broadband internet connections, they may consider upgrading to a Wi-Fi thermostat. Fortunately, your local electric cooperative offers a $45 rebate for qualifying Wi-Fi thermostat upgrades. And beyond the rebate, a Wi-Fi thermostat… Continue reading.

Nearly everyone has experienced the dreaded crash of thunder before the lights go out — and the relief once the lights come back on. In the darkness, what could be missed is the dedication, effort and energy from the lineworkers who are busily braving the elements to return power to your day. You have likely… Continue reading.

If you currently own an electric vehicle, or if you purchase one, please let us know so we can better serve you. As more members buy EVs, it’s helpful to know where they’re located in our area so we can ensure we have the necessary infrastructure in place to meet charging needs and provide reliable… Continue reading.

The Boone County Economic Development Corporation is engaged in developing the Boone County Housing Study, a collective approach to address the unique housing needs for Boone County residents of all ages. To understand current housing needs, as well as the needs for the near-term future, Boone EDC is interested in gathering input from Boone County…

Our annual member event will be held on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22! Swing by the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds between 8-11:15 a.m. for giveaways, including a $10 Titus Bakery voucher and a treat for your pup from Pet Supplies Plus (while supplies last), and to drop off your director election ballot that was mailed to… Continue reading.

Boone REMC members can choose these environmentally conscious options: Learn more about these options at bremc.com/renewable-energy/

Celebrate Arbor Day (April 28) by walking through a local park and admiring the foliage, attending an event in your area or planting a tree. If you’re thinking about adding a new tree to your yard, here are five tips to get you started. Choose the right tree Before you plant, you’ll want to consider… Continue reading.

Our 2023 annual meeting is right around the corner!  We will once again provide a few options for you to be involved in your electric cooperative.  In late March, all Boone REMC members will be mailed an official notice that includes a director election ballot and registration card. Members who return the card will receive… Continue reading.

Each spring, electric cooperatives around the country recognize the hard work and dedication of our linemen who work in challenging and dangerous conditions to keep the power on. We welcome our members to be a part of our Lineman Appreciation Day celebration this year by sending thank-you notes to our operations team.  “Our linemen are… Continue reading.

In the summer of 2012, 32 Hoosier volunteers, including 28 linemen from Indiana’s electric cooperatives, traveled to a remote mountain area of Guatemala. Their mission: to bring electricity to three villages located in beautiful, but treacherous, terrain near the Mexican border. They braved uncertain weather and terrifying mountain roads — and improvised when needed to… Continue reading.