Carroll White REMC’s new director of engineering, Jason Armold, brings years of valuable experience to the co-op. He has worked in the utility industry since 2013, with positions at NiSource, NIPSCO, and Citizens Energy Group. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in commercial construction. “I look forward to serving our members and bringing my… Continue reading.
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.
The board of directors recently approved a BCREMC Wholesale Power Cost Relief refund for members. During this time of inflation, BCREMC is trying its best to alleviate some of the impact of increasing wholesale power costs for our members. This special refund is for all current members that receive electricity from us and is based… Continue reading.
The colder months often bring higher energy bills for homeowners. Many people are at home more during the winter months. Add shorter days and long, dark nights, along with cold temperatures, it’s easy to see how you could use more energy than other times of year. Luckily, there are several ways to conserve energy when… Continue reading.
The power we buy from our wholesale power provider, Hoosier Energy, to sell to you constantly fluctuates in price. Because of this, the Wholesale Tracker is on your bill monthly and changes quarterly to recoup or credit the fluctuating cost of power we buy on your behalf. The tracker is a pass-through from Hoosier Energy… Continue reading.
Over the last few years, we’ve all noticed increases in the prices we pay for goods and services. Southeastern Indiana REMC is not immune from price increases on the things essential to operate your cooperative. Our power supplier, Hoosier Energy, is having a rate realignment, which will result in an increase in power costs for… Continue reading.
