One of the things that makes Boone Power unique is that our customers are also member-owners, and each year you can participate in board of directors elections. Because Boone Power is a cooperative, we follow the “one member, one vote” governance model. That means each membership – not each individual within a household – is… Continue reading.
How much is that space heater really costing you? Many electric space heaters advertise that they can slash your electric bill, but they don’t advertise that they can also cause that bill to increase significantly. Whether it’s a standard electric space heater you see at Lowe’s, Menard’s, or Wal-Mart or a “ruby quartz” or “infrared”… Continue reading.
Whether you are new to Decatur County REMC or you’ve been a member for a while, I’d like to start 2024 by answering some frequently asked questions we get from our members. We understand the importance of clear communication and believe that an informed membership is an empowered one. How do you pay back for… Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt June 5–8 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much more. Apply online at campkilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour June 16–23 Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor an unforgettable educational adventure to Washington, D.C., for high school seniors-to-be. This… Continue reading.
Chairman Steve AmRhein opened the meeting, and Brian Scheidler kept the meeting minutes. All board members were present for the meeting. CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver were also present. Clay Nuhring moved to approve the agenda. Suzanne Parmer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Michael Charbonneau of Indiana Electric Cooperatives Government Relations… Continue reading.
Electricity plays an essential role in our everyday life, although it’s not something most of us think about. It powers our homes, offices, hospitals, and schools. We depend on it to keep us warm in the winter (and cool in the summer), charge our phones, and binge our favorite TV shows. If the power goes… Continue reading.
Each month, members who wish to participate in Operation Round Up can allow Orange County REMC to automatically round their electric and/or fiber bills to the next highest dollar. The amount contributed by each member is less than a dollar a month and will average about $6 a year. Those extra few dollars from our… Continue reading.
We live in a device-driven world. Our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices help us communicate and connect. Companies spend billions pushing out a steady drumbeat of messages and information, and we are constantly bombarded with one-way communication. But is anyone listening on the other end? At Southern Indiana Power, we are not only listening,… Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt JUNE 5-8 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2024. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. JUNE 16-23 Southern Indiana Power wants to… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up® is a charitable fundraising program that allows Southern Indiana Power members to donate the spare change on their bills to help those in need throughout the community. With the average donation of only $6 per year, and never more than 99 cents a month, you can make a small investment that pays… Continue reading.
