To celebrate October as National Cooperative Month, here are some factoids you may not know about Indiana’s electric cooperatives. Boone REMC was a model for other rural electric groups in the country. The REMC received the Rural Electrification’s first loan on July 22, 1935. It was energized on May 21, 1936.  Claude Wickard, a member… Continue reading.

While co-ops operate in many industries and sectors of the economy, seven cooperative principles set co-ops apart from other businesses. The principles were first established in England in 1844 by the Rochdale (rhymes with “Scotch-Dale”) Equitable Pioneers Society, the first modern co-op organization. Over the years, the original guiding principles have been altered and added… Continue reading.

Cooperatives in America are as old as the nation itself.  The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin formed the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire — the nation’s oldest continuing cooperative. It continues to operate today. Electric cooperatives began because investor-owned utilities did not find it… Continue reading.

Co-op members building their “forever” homes enjoy choosing new home options — from flooring to cabinets to paint colors. Those members can also work with their local electric cooperative to build a Power Moves® Home. Houses built to the Power Moves Home standard are on average at least 20% more energy efficient than a traditional… Continue reading.

With severe weather events occurring more often, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days.  In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, Boone REMC reminds members of our community about the power of… Continue reading.

Dear Boone REMC,  We first learned about the Sense home energy monitor program from Boone REMC when my wife read the article in the REMC magazine and shared it with me. I was excited about it because I had first learned about the Sense monitor from watching an episode of This Old House where they… Continue reading.

Zionsville’s newest school, Trailside Elementary, is also one of the community’s most energy efficient buildings. Because of its efficiency efforts, Zionsville Community Schools received a $25,000 commercial rebate from Power Moves and Boone REMC at Trailside Elementary’s ribbon cutting one day before the school’s opening.  According to Jen Raycroft, principal of Trailside Elementary, the school,… Continue reading.

Some temptations are hard to resist.  An example: the allure of that “ding” on your phone, alerting you to an incoming text or call. When you’re driving, you know you shouldn’t check your phone but, still, the curiosity is driving you crazy! You tell yourself that making an exception — just this once — won’t… Continue reading.

The Boone REMC Operation Round Up (ORU) Board voted to award grants to three visible not for profits in Boone County. In total, $18,231.25 in grants were awarded this quarter. A Boone REMC Round Up grant of $5,000 will go directly towards the cost of building the 2022 Community of Faith Build house for Habitat… Continue reading.

While the Member Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting was taking place in Thorntown, President and CEO Bill Conley told the crowd that Boone REMC had set a new record for peak usage. “We hit 97 MW, which is 2 MW higher than our last peak back in August 2021,” Jeff Dickerson, VP of operations, said.  Wabash… Continue reading.

Buses steadily starting and stopping along subdivision streets signal the start of the season’s school day schedules. As teens settle back into the school year, they’re also getting used to their afterschool routines: fall sports, homework or part-time jobs. Regardless of when teenagers arrive home, there are steps they can take to minimize their electricity… Continue reading.

It’s no secret that consumers with a water, gas, solar or electricity connection have long been targets for utility scams, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumers became more reliant on technology for work, school and commerce, scammers noted these shifts and adapted their tactics to this changed environment.  Imposter… Continue reading.