At Harrison REMC, our primary goal is to provide safe and reliable power to the membership. To help us succeed in reaching our goal, we maintain a comprehensive right-of-way program, designed to help us fulfill our purpose while remaining environmentally responsible. We proudly serve 23,000+ meters with 2,400+ miles of electric line across five counties…. Continue reading.

Feb. 14Registration deadline for Member Advisory Committee meeting about electric vehicles. Sign up to attend at bit.ly/Feb2023MAC. Feb. 15First quarter deadline for Operation Round Up grant applications. Find more information at bremc.com/resources/community.  Feb. 22Petition packets for the 2023 board of directors’ election are due by 4:30 p.m. More information is available by visiting bremc.com and searching…

Is your contact information up to date?

By Indiana Connection
Posted on Jan 31, 2023 in Boone Power

Because your contact information is our connection to you, it is important that we have the most up-to-date phone numbers and email address listed on your account. You might not have a landline anymore, but we could still have it listed as the primary number on your account. Having accurate information allows us to get…

Smart thermostats offer convenience, savings

By Indiana Connection
Posted on Jan 31, 2023 in Boone Power

The popularity of smart thermostats is largely due to the energy savings and convenience they provide with cool features such as self-programming and remote control. Today’s models offer a variety of advanced features that can make your life more convenient, comfortable and efficient. Here’s a rundown of some of their features. Remote room sensors Some…

Earn $50 for enrolling in Wi-Fi thermostat program

By Indiana Connection
Posted on Jan 31, 2023 in Boone Power

Do you have a Wi-Fi thermostat or are you considering purchasing one? You could earn $50 for enrolling in our new demand response program, and a yearly $25 incentive for participating!  When summer temperatures climb, demand for electricity increases and can cause strain on the grid.  The PowerShift program is designed to help reduce energy… Continue reading.

Our next Member Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21 at The Palomino. Guest speakers will share more about electric vehicles. Attendees will have an opportunity to check out a Ford F-150 Lightning and a Ford Mustang Mach-E.  Appetizers will be provided beginning at 6 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m…. Continue reading.

Boone REMC’s Operation Round Up board of trustees recently awarded the following grants: Operation Round Up is a voluntary program for which Boone REMC members allow their electric bills to be rounded up to the next whole dollar. Those extra cents are put into an independent, 501(c)3 trust and disbursed through a grant process. An… Continue reading.

Icicles dangling from your home’s gutters may be a sign that problems are about to gush in. Many people think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may even see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or… Continue reading.

by Matt Randall The past 15 months have been busy ones on the legislative front, and Hoosier Energy is looking to maximize the opportunities that accompany the passage of both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as well as the Inflation Reduction Act. Both of those bills include a number of programs connected to the… Continue reading.

Small steps can add up to significant reductions in electricity use — which will also help you save on your electric bill. These five ideas are simple to implement but will lead to energy conservation and cost reduction down the line. Switch to LED lighting Traditional incandescent bulbs consume a good deal of electricity and… Continue reading.

Don’t rely on extension cords to solve the problem of inadequate electrical outlets. Recognize the signs of an overloaded outlet; if your outlets are overloaded, head to your circuit panel and reset them. Familiarize yourself with your circuit panel before problems could occur.  It’s a common problem for most of us: relying on a handy… Continue reading.

We know that times are tough for many families right now. Higher interest rates and soaring prices for nearly all goods and services are taking their toll. While we’re paying more for just about everything these days, I want to assure you we’re doing all we can here at Bartholomew County REMC to minimize the… Continue reading.