INDIANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PAGE DAY This interactive, educational experience allows students to learn about the daily activities that take place at the Indiana Statehouse during the legislative session. Highlights include a Statehouse tour and mock bill activity.  Eligibility: Indiana high school students Date of Program: Jan. 25, 2023 APPLication deadline: Jan. 11, 2023 CAMP KILOWATT… Continue reading.

We all have our favorite season. Some people love crisp, cool weather and bundling up under a favorite blanket, while others prefer the warm temperatures summer brings and all the fun outdoor activities that go with it.  But there’s one thing we can all agree on: High winter bills are never fun. Here are five… Continue reading.

With colder temperatures upon us, be sure you are prepared for winter storms! Heavy snow and ice can lead to downed power lines, leaving our members without power. During extremely low temperatures, this can be dangerous. During power outages, our crews work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power, but there are a… Continue reading.

The falling autumn leaves will soon give way to falling snowflakes and carolers singing our way into the holiday season. While it may seem like an odd time to plan outdoor getaways, it’s the right time for gifts that will help avid campers get ahead! Technology has led to some unique possibilities offering comfort (and… Continue reading.

You may receive an email from us in November or December asking you to participate in a survey of residential co-op members. Formerly, this survey was done via telephone but has now changed to an email survey. The survey helps our wholesale power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, determine how much power we’ll need in… Continue reading.

During Indiana Electric Cooperative’s Community Day on Oct. 14, several Boone REMC employees spent time at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boone County on cleaning, landscaping, and painting to demonstrate “concern for community,” one of our cooperative principles.

As your family puts up a tree or hangs the stockings this holiday season, start a new tradition. Put safety at the top of your list. Too often, the twinkling lights people see are on the top of a fire truck or ambulance — the result of holiday accidents that could have been prevented. According… Continue reading.

Heading “over the river and through the woods” this holiday season to visit Grandma and other relatives? It’s always a good idea when traveling in winter to “winterize” your car for unexpected problems. Make sure you have: A properly inflated spare tire, lug wrench and jack. A flat tire at any time and place is… Continue reading.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during the months of December, January, and February. These winter fires result from a variety of sources. The United States Fire Administration reports fires caused by cooking, heating and open flame all increase during the… Continue reading.

Part of the excitement of the holidays is getting together with family and friends around a dinner table laden with a traditional holiday feast. Unfortunately, ill prepared foods can ruin more than holiday spirit — they can cause serious illness and even death. Here are some tips from the Center for Science in the Public… Continue reading.

This October, you should be treated by ghoulish figures visiting on Halloween — not tricked by unexpectedly high energy costs.  Every fall, people enjoy the milder temperatures while preparing for the coming Midwestern winter. Make sure you’re treating yourself to energy savings by making the right upgrades. Even small home improvements can lead to long-term… Continue reading.

Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Cooperative Month.  When Boone REMC celebrates Co-op Month, it is celebrating you! After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you, our members.  Our core business purpose is… Continue reading.