Boone Power
Boone Power is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Lebanon, Indiana. As a cooperative, Boone Power follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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The history of daylight saving time
Ben Franklin didn’t invent daylight saving time (DST), but the widespread myth does have some footing. In 1784, Franklin suggested that people should rise with the sun to replace expensive candle use with free morning light. The idea for changing clocks didn’t come until 1895 when George Hudson, a New Zealand entomologist, came up with… Continue reading.
Understanding kilowatt-hours
On your monthly bills, you’re charged for electricity by the kilowatt-hour (kWh). Have you ever wondered what a kilowatt-hour is and why you are charged for electricity that way? Breaking down kilowatts Every electrical device has a power rating, which tells you how much power it needs to work. This is given in watts or… Continue reading.
Plan to a ‘T’
In addition to bringing you pleasure, your garden can help save you energy — or even provide you energy if you grow a vegetable garden. Smart planning in advance can help you create an energy-efficient garden that will last all season long. Take advantage of rain barrels A rain barrel can save you a significant… Continue reading.
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Feb. 14Registration deadline for Member Advisory Committee meeting about electric vehicles. Sign up to attend at bit.ly/Feb2023MAC. Feb. 15First quarter deadline for Operation Round Up grant applications. Find more information at bremc.com/resources/community. Feb. 22Petition packets for the 2023 board of directors’ election are due by 4:30 p.m. More information is available by visiting bremc.com and searching…
Because your contact information is our connection to you, it is important that we have the most up-to-date phone numbers and email address listed on your account. You might not have a landline anymore, but we could still have it listed as the primary number on your account. Having accurate information allows us to get…
The popularity of smart thermostats is largely due to the energy savings and convenience they provide with cool features such as self-programming and remote control. Today’s models offer a variety of advanced features that can make your life more convenient, comfortable and efficient. Here’s a rundown of some of their features. Remote room sensors Some…
Do you have a Wi-Fi thermostat or are you considering purchasing one? You could earn $50 for enrolling in our new demand response program, and a yearly $25 incentive for participating! When summer temperatures climb, demand for electricity increases and can cause strain on the grid. The PowerShift program is designed to help reduce energy… Continue reading. Our next Member Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21 at The Palomino. Guest speakers will share more about electric vehicles. Attendees will have an opportunity to check out a Ford F-150 Lightning and a Ford Mustang Mach-E. Appetizers will be provided beginning at 6 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m…. Continue reading. Boone REMC’s Operation Round Up board of trustees recently awarded the following grants: Operation Round Up is a voluntary program for which Boone REMC members allow their electric bills to be rounded up to the next whole dollar. Those extra cents are put into an independent, 501(c)3 trust and disbursed through a grant process. An… Continue reading. Icicles dangling from your home’s gutters may be a sign that problems are about to gush in. Many people think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may even see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or… Continue reading. A snowy landscape seems magical, but snowflakes are complex structures that form slowly in the clouds before making their way to the ground. Learn a little about the science behind snowflakes. It will make you appreciate that powdery panorama even more. A crystal in the clouds A snowflake starts high in the Earth’s atmosphere when… Continue reading. Be sure to check out all our programs for youth, including Page Day at the Indiana Statehouse, a summer camp for incoming seventh graders, a trip to the nation’s capital for incoming seniors, a K-12 art contest, and scholarships. To learn more about these programs and how to apply, visit bremc.com/resources/community and click on “Youth… Continue reading.
Is your contact information up to date?
Smart thermostats offer convenience, savings
Earn $50 for enrolling in Wi-Fi thermostat program
Learn about Electric Vehicles at Member Advisory Committee Meeting
More than $15K Awarded in Operation Round Up Grants
Icicles can impact your idyllic winter – and lead to serious issues
The science behind snowflakes
Youth program applications are open