The Decatur County REMC Community Trust committee recently met to review Operation Round Up grant requests. The committee awarded 12 local organizations a total of $25,998.40 in grant funds. Grant recipients include: Wreaths Across Ripley County $1,000 to fund wreaths for veterans’ graves Greensburg Bread of Life $2,000 toward a field sponsorship for the Feeding… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC linemen recently showcased their skills at the 2026 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, a two-day competition that brings together the best of the best from across the state. This year, 29 teams and 67 individuals from 23 Indiana cooperatives competed in a series of events that tested speed, precision, and safety — the… Continue reading.
For the second straight year, Hoosier Energy member cooperatives awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to local students. A total of 94 students were selected as recipients, with many of the scholarships funded by Operation Round Up. Bartholomew County REMC awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Braelei Ernest and Kaelynn Engleau. The annual Alex… Continue reading.
When I first joined Wabash Valley Power Alliance about 30 years ago, I not only had more hair, but the issues we were dealing with were much different. Most conversations were about keeping costs down and keeping the lights on. Those priorities haven’t changed, but the conversations certainly have. Today, discussions include topics that seemed… Continue reading.
October is National Cooperative Month, a time to celebrate what makes electric cooperatives different. We are owned by those we serve. That means our customers are members of our cooperative, and we want to understand what matters to you and respond to your needs. Earlier this year, we conducted a member satisfaction survey, and I… Continue reading.
When you see a Boone Power lineman high above the ground, there is a lot more happening than climbing a pole and stringing wire. Equipment must be handled correctly, connections must be made precisely, and when something goes wrong, linemen need to know how to respond quickly and safely. Those were the types of skills… Continue reading.
More than 200 Boone Power members have enrolled in the cooperative’s optional time-of-use pilot program since enrollment opened this summer. On Sept. 1, more than 30 members gathered at the Whitestown Branch of the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library to take a deeper look at how the program works and why Boone Power is offering it…. Continue reading.
Not everyone wants to pay their bills the same way. While many Boone Power members use SmartHub or automatic bank draft to pay their electric bill, some prefer to pay with cash. Boone Power still accepts cash payments at our office. But now, members have another option. You can pay your Boone Power bill or… Continue reading.
On June 1, Mason Raderstorf joined Carroll White REMC as a meter technician. Before joining the REMC team, Raderstorf was an electrical assistant. Born and raised in Logansport, he graduated from Logansport High School in 2023. While in high school, he volunteered at the Logansport Emmaus Food Pantry. “I am confident that my background as… Continue reading.
At the third quarterly meeting of this year, the Carroll White REMC Operation Board of Trustees granted $5,959.04 to three non-profit entities in the service territory. The number of applicants this quarter was low, but the impact of the granted funds is far-reaching. The White County Extension Homemakers received $2,500 to assist with substantial repairs… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Lithium-ion batteries are regularly found in everyday items such as mobile phones and laptops. They also power devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, electric vehicles, and systems routinely used by first responders. If you regularly travel by plane, you’re likely aware of specific concerns about lithium-ion batteries. The Federal Aviation Administration warns travelers… Continue reading.
Making geothermal more affordable Are the upfront costs of installing a geothermal heat pump keeping you from switching your home or business to this energy-efficient heating and cooling system? Carroll White REMC’s new Looped In program is here to help you! Carroll White REMC will pay to have a member’s loop system installed. The REMC… Continue reading.
As summer winds down and the busy fall season begins, it’s a great time to make sure your Bartholomew County REMC account information is up to date. As your member-owned electric cooperative, we’re always looking for ways to improve service, operate efficiently, and keep costs as low as possible. One simple way you can help… Continue reading.
