As an electric cooperative, Bartholomew County REMC is guided by an elected board of directors who represent its members’ best interest when making important decisions. Being a member of the co-op’s board is an incredibly important position in our community. A director’s decisions will impact issues, such as service rates, rights-of-way and work plans. This… Continue reading.

Bartholomew County REMC and The Arbor Day Foundation encourages thoughtful practices that help preserve community trees while also serving the REMC’s members. Arbor Day is April 26. On this day, people are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Remember when planting near utility lines, consider a 25-foot minimum distance from the line. See the… Continue reading.

Reflected on mid-April bills, Bartholomew County REMC members will see a decrease in the wholesale tracker adjustment effective April 1. This tracker, passed directly to members from our power supplier, Hoosier Energy, will be a credit of -$0.001179 per kWh or approximately a credit of $1.18 cents per 1,000 kWh used. That makes the total… Continue reading.

When severe weather strikes, we respond quickly and make repairs that restore service to the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. Who gets their power restored first? How do we make those decisions? Bartholomew County REMC’s intent is to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible.  These are the… Continue reading.

Do you know why the cooperative holds an annual meeting each year? It gives you the opportunity to vote for your board of directors, hear important financial information and, of course, pick up your free registration gift and energy credit! Noble REMC’s annual meeting and picnic is a community gathering where members can meet new… Continue reading.

Most people don’t get to celebrate their birthday and retirement within 24 hours of each other, but that’s just how Serviceman Dave Dunn planned it. Dunn celebrated his 56th birthday on Feb. 5 and retired the next day after more than 24 years with the cooperative. Starting as a journeyman lineman on Oct. 31, 1994,… Continue reading.

By Brian Hawk No, it’s not the latest technology at your favorite airport. It’s not the center of the wheel on a Smart car either. It is, however, the best way for you to manage your account at Noble REMC. The SmartHub app is loaded with options from something as easy as viewing and paying… Continue reading.

Charleston Metal Products of Corunna recently received a Noble REMC POWER MOVES® rebate check for improving the energy efficiency of the business. It earned $6,887.83 for the installation of a variable-frequency drive air compressor, an efficient way to save money and energy. If you are making energy-efficient upgrades to your home, farm or business or… Continue reading.

It’s not unusual to find yourself scrolling through social media and see local organizations asking for financial assistance or donations. Programs through the local fire department, recreation center or school system are all in need of funding to help continue the work that makes such a difference in our lives and the lives of others… Continue reading.

A few months into his new position as Noble REMC’s manager of finance and accounting, Adam Chitwood is enjoying the challenge of learning about the cooperative difference in the electric industry. Chitwood, an Auburn resident, has nearly 20 years of experience as a leader in finance, previously working at a public accounting firm and serving… Continue reading.

Each year, Noble REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice. The deadline to apply is only a few weeks away, so don’t miss your opportunity! Applicants must be an actively enrolled senior. Their parents’ or legal guardians’ primary residence must… Continue reading.