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.
Harrison REMC was proud to send two students on the Indiana Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for students following their junior year in high school. Each summer, over 2,100 students spend a week in the nation’s capital exploring landmarks, meeting elected officials, and learning about civic duty. Indiana sent 60 students representing… Continue reading.
We want to remind you that there are several convenient and secure ways to pay your bill on time, in addition to the conventional methods of mailing a check to the REMC or dropping off your payment at our office at 1165 Old Forest Road in Corydon. Harrison REMC also offers the following ways to… Continue reading.
Providing reliable electricity has always required a careful balance. The U.S. electric grid must balance supply and demand in real time across a vast, interconnected network. While that challenge isn’t new, today’s energy landscape is evolving faster than ever. Across the country, the way electricity is generated and delivered is changing. Traditional power plants that… Continue reading.
Since plans were announced to build a data center in Boone County, we’ve heard thoughtful questions from our members. The question we hear most often is: “Where will the electricity come from?” It’s a fair question, and the answer is a little more complicated than it may seem because electricity doesn’t travel from one specific… Continue reading.
Historic homes present a glimpse of the past we can only imagine. While many of these unique homes remain in Indiana cities and towns, few are as authentic to their origin story as The Cragun House in Lebanon. Now home to the Boone County Historical Society, this beautiful three-story Victorian home is a living history… Continue reading.
There’s still time to register for Boone Power’s upcoming Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative event focused on our new optional time-of-use pilot program. Learn how the optional rate works, why Boone Power is offering it, and how shifting some energy use to lower-cost times can help reduce costs for participating members. We’ll also discuss the… Continue reading.
When Boone Power lineworkers compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, the goal isn’t simply to earn a trophy. The annual event is an opportunity to sharpen the skills they rely on every day to safely build, maintain, and restore our local electric distribution system. Hosted by our statewide trade association, Indiana Electric Cooperatives,… Continue reading.
