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.
The tradition continues this year with the glove/mitten/scarf tree! Thanks to you and our employees and directors, hundreds of gloves, scarves and socks have been donated to agencies working with families in need in our service area. Please make a contribution this year to warm the hands and heart of a child or adult who… Continue reading.
CAMP KILOWATT | June 8-11 A fun, unique and electrifying camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. APPLY: Go to clarkremc.coop/camp to apply. Applications must be completed online by Feb. 18. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR | June 16-23 Clark… Continue reading.
It’s that time of year for you to get the credit you deserve for sustaining your local electric cooperative. This month, we will issue capital credit refunds to members who received electric service during 1993, 1995 and 1996. Bartholomew County REMC will retire $743,000 from 1995 and 1996. The refund also includes $323,940 retired from… Continue reading.
Many electric space heaters advertise they can slash your electric bill, but what they don’t advertise is that they can also cause that bill to increase significantly. Whether it’s a standard electric space heater you see at Lowe’s, Menard’s or WalMart or a “ruby quartz” or “infrared” souped-up model advertised in a newspaper or billboard,… Continue reading.
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!
