Carefully inspect lighting strands for frayed or exposed wires, loose connections and cuts in the insulation. Damaged strands should be replaced, not repaired. Do not secure light strands or cords with staples or nails.  Never run extension cords or lights under rugs or furniture. Heat or a spark could ignite the flammable materials. Avoid overloading… Continue reading.

As a member-owned cooperative, Bartholomew County REMC places a high priority on helping members use energy efficiently. If you have upgraded your home’s HVAC system, heat pump, or heat pump water heater in 2021, incentives are still available. If you have installed any new equipment or had a HVAC tune-up in 2021, please submit information… Continue reading.

In October, a group of BCREMC employees gathered at Anderson Falls to do a Cooperative Community Day project. Employees did cleanup and worked to remove graffiti from the parking area’s rocks, trees and barriers. Security cameras were also installed to prevent future vandalism. We had a fun day contributing to our community!

Applications are being accepted for two Bartholomew County REMC scholarships administered by the Heritage Fund — the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. The Alex Barkes Memorial Scholarship was established by Bartholomew County REMC in memory of Alex Barkes.  Alex was employed as a network administrator at Bartholomew County REMC. He exhibited a strong work ethic… Continue reading.

The 2022 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art and the 2022 Farmers’ Almanac are available for pick up at the BCREMC office during regular business hours.

“The holidays.” I love everything about this time of year. Just the thought of the holiday season brings a smile to my face as I recall family gatherings and traditions that warm my heart and fills my senses.  It’s a time of reflection. I’m grateful for my own family as well as my co-op family…. Continue reading.

Decatur County REMC Office will be closed for the holidays Dec. 23 and 24. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Join us Dec. 10 at 7 a.m. for breakfast at Pop’s Diner in Greensburg!

The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present: CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver, Crystal Greathouse, Jennie Meyer, Pat Nobbe and Chris Gallaway. Guest speakers were Brian Christenberry with IEC and Chris Hawkins, auditor for Monroe Shine. Upon… Continue reading.

Please check the following unclaimed capital credit list to see if we owe you money. To claim a refund, fill out the claim form on page 26 and return it to our office. Additional documents may be required. Any unclaimed amounts will be turned over to the corporation after 60 days. If you have an… Continue reading.

if you reside in district 3, 6 or 7 and are interested in running for election, contact the office to get your petition. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and be returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 11, which is no less than 90 days prior to the 2022… Continue reading.

When Gary Stroh was voted onto the board representing District 7 (Scott and York townships) in 1998, Steuben County REMC had been incorporated for 61 years — with 8,366 members and 800 miles of electrical line. Those 23 years have brought many changes to our cooperative, including a 45% increase in kWh purchased and a… Continue reading.