You may receive an email some time in November or December asking you to participate in a survey of residential co-op members. The survey helps our wholesale power partner, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, plan power needs for the future and shape programs we can offer to our members. The consumer information received guides decision making… Continue reading.

As the seasons shift and cooler weather arrives, many of us will turn to space heaters, electric blankets, and other appliances to stay warm. Oct. 5–11 is National Fire Prevention Week, making it the perfect time to think about electrical safety. Boone Power is proud to partner with the Lebanon Fire Department to share important… Continue reading.

Boone Power members are invited to the next Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative (MAC) gathering on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lebanon Public Library (Crawford Meeting Room), 104 E. Washington St., Lebanon.  The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments. At 6 p.m., Boone Power staff will share a presentation on… Continue reading.

Eight Boone Power linemen competed in the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 21-22 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers from across Indiana. The linemen competed in several events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue, and safely changing electric line hardware…. Continue reading.

October is National Co-op Month — and this year, the United Nations has gone even further, declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. What does that mean? Maybe not much at first glance. But for me, it’s a powerful reminder that co-ops aren’t just another business model. They are something better. A few years ago,… Continue reading.

With the new school year well underway, students are taking advantage of scholarships offered by Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives. For the fourth consecutive year, the number of scholarships and the amount of scholarship money available from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives have reached a record high. In 2025, 99 students received $101,000 in scholarships, surpassing last… Continue reading.

Cooperatives worldwide operate according to the same core principles and values adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance. These principles are rooted in the first modern cooperative, founded in Rochdale, England. These principles are a key reason that America’s electric cooperatives operate differently from other electric utilities, putting the needs of their members first. Over the… 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 in the 1930s because investor-owned utilities… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance (our power provider) contractors and Warren County REMC crews will rebuild a section of transmission/distribution line in Vermillion County. The tentative starting date is set for October. The section of line impacted will be approximately 3.5 miles in duration and start at Gessie Substation and continue East along E. County Road… Continue reading.

At WIN Energy REMC, safety isnt just a priority; its our culture. Be Safe is one of our core values, the backbone of every decision we make and every action we take, from the crews in the field to the employees in our offices. Our commitment to electrical safety extends far beyond our team its… Continue reading.

WIN Energy REMC employees have been keeping busy in our communities! We have volunteered at county fairs and presented several safety demonstrations.

Eileen Goodwin retired from WIN Energy REMC on Aug. 15,2025, after nearly 42 years of service to the cooperative. She has worked at the co-op since October 1983 and has held the positions of Accountant, Accounting Manager, and most recently, the Director of Finance since 2015. Congratulations, Eileen!