When severe weather tears through a community, the first question from members is often simple: When will the lights come back on? The answer to this question can sometimes be difficult to answer when the storm first hits. When the damage is severe enough, electric cooperatives like Southern Indiana Power look to others for mutual… Continue reading.
Welcome to our Quiz Corner! Each month, we will ask three questions from the Kankakee Valley REMC articles in Indiana Connection magazine. Answer the questions and you could win a bill credit prize! To enter the monthly contest, visit https://www.kvremc.com/about-us/news-events/quiz-corner.
The month of July has always been a favorite of mine. It’s the heart of summer, filled with cookouts, time with friends and family, and of course, Independence Day. This year, that celebration carries even greater meaning as we mark the 250th anniversary of our nation. It is a milestone that invites us to reflect… Continue reading.
Everyone loves a pool, but it can add to your electric bill. Pool pumps are one of the largest energy users at home, and running them longer than necessary can cost several dollars a day. The good news is you likely don’t need to run your pump all day. Most pools only need enough circulation… Continue reading.
Thank you for participating in the election of your board of directors and nominating committee members. BCREMC is pleased to report that 25% of the membership voted in the election in 2026. Thank you for being engaged in your electric cooperative! Board of directors elected Nominating committee members elected District 3 | John Kestler District… Continue reading.
Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for the next round of Operation Round Up grants. The upcoming application deadline is Sept. 1. Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided funding to support organizations serving the Bartholomew County REMC service area. The program is overseen by the Bartholomew REMC Membership Community Trust, Inc., and is… Continue reading.
BCREMC is committed to keeping members informed about what drives the cost of your electric service, especially when it comes to wholesale power, which makes up over 75% of our total cost to serve you. The power we purchase from our wholesale power provider, Hoosier Energy, fluctuates due to factors such as fuel costs, market… Continue reading.
August is typically one of the warmest months of the year, and that means air conditioners across our communities are working overtime to keep homes comfortable. During periods of extreme heat, many members may see an increase in their electric bill and wonder what factors contribute to the cost of electricity. At Decatur County REMC,… Continue reading.
PowerStream Fiber is taking the next major step in expanding access to high-speed fiber internet as construction begins on Phase 2 of its network. The expansion is made possible through $7,133,202 in federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding, allowing PowerStream Fiber to extend reliable, high-speed fiber internet service to approximately 2,800 additional homes… Continue reading.
Call to order Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. All directors were present. Also in attendance were CEO Brett Abplanalp, Crystal Greathouse, and Matt Raver. Approval of agenda Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Dale Wernke seconded the… Continue reading.
One of the things that makes Decatur County REMC different from an investor-owned utility is simple: we’re owned by the people we serve. As a cooperative, we don’t exist to generate profits for outside shareholders. Instead, any margins remaining after operating expenses are allocated back to our members as capital credits, based on the amount… Continue reading.
