COOKING SAFETY Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. HEATING SAFETY Use caution around heating equipment such as space heaters and fireplaces. Keep anything that could catch fire at least 3 feet from the heat. CANDLE SAFETY Avoid using candles because they can cause a fire. Use battery-powered lights… Continue reading.

Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.

Several Boone Power (formerly Boone REMC) linemen will compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo Aug. 21 and 22 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. The two-day, family-friendly event showcases the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The rodeo includes competitive events for apprentices, journeyman lineworkers, and teams of three. Lineworkers… Continue reading.

Starting this month, you may notice something different about us — not how we serve you, but how we represent ourselves. We have rebranded and are now officially Boone Power! While our name is new, our purpose remains the same: delivering safe, reliable electricity to the homes, farms, and businesses in the greater Boone County… Continue reading.

When you signed up for electric service with Boone Power (formerly known as Boone REMC), you became a member of a cooperative, not just a customer of an electric utility. Here’s a look at a few of the benefits of your membership. Democratic member controlBoone Power is governed by a nine-member board of directors. Each… Continue reading.

Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.

Last fall, we broke ground on our facility improvement project. Our headquarters in Lebanon has been buzzing with activity over the past several months! As Boone REMC continues to grow to meet the needs of our members, we’re expanding our space for both employees and equipment.  All previous and existing buildings on our property will… Continue reading.

Boone REMC is rebranding. We’re changing our name to Boone Power to better reflect who we are today and where we’re headed in the future.  This update isn’t just about a new logo. It’s about creating a stronger identity — one that represents the growing communities we serve while staying rooted in our cooperative values…. Continue reading.

With postage costs on the rise, there’s never been a better time to switch to paperless billing. Signing up is easy, and it comes with some great benefits:  You can also choose to receive just the e-mail version of our monthly magazine, keeping you informed while saving even more resources.  To learn more and make… Continue reading.

Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. However, if you’re planning acamping trip and want some of the comforts of home, such as electricity, you may consider bringing agenerator. Here are some tips for camping with a generator for a safe and comfortable trip. Choose the right generator The… Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives have always been guided by the people they serve — you, our members. That’s why we’re joining cooperatives across the country in asking for your input. We want to know how we’re doing and how we can better meet your needs. Your feedback will help shape the way electric cooperatives operate and serve… Continue reading.

Shedding light on reliability This past Memorial Day weekend, more than 100,000 people across Louisiana had an “unexpected outage.” To the regional electrical grid operator, it was a “load shed” event. Some folks called it a “black out.” Whatever label is used, people lost their power. As Wabash Valley Power Alliance’s CEO, this is what… Continue reading.