Applications for Camp Kilowatt are still being accepted! Interested sixth graders whose households receive electricity from Boone Power should submit their applications by May 1. Camp Kilowatt combines traditional summer camp activities like swimming, archery, canoeing, and horseback riding with energy education and electrical safety. The camp takes place July 26-29 at Happy Hollow Children’s… Continue reading.
The weather is getting warmer, and the days are growing longer. It’s the perfect time to start those outdoor projects you’ve been planning and explore new ways to make your home more energy efficient. The following home improvements and lifestyle changes will help lower your energy bills and environmental impact. 1) Spring cleaning While you’re chasing… Continue reading.
You may not own your home or apartment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve its energy performance. Use LED lightbulbs: LEDs use up to 75% less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs while providing the same vivid lighting you’re used to. LEDs also last up to 25,000 hours or more. You probably won’t have to… Continue reading.
Trees have many benefits. They add curb appeal to residences and businesses, improve air quality, and provide shade. Strategically planting trees can also help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Leafy trees on the south, east, and west sides of your home can provide shade from the hot summer sun, keeping… Continue reading.
We’re excited about expanding our facilities to meet the needs of our growing membership. But with that comes a few inconveniences due to ongoing construction for the next several months. Please exercise caution if you need to visit our office, as our procedures for accessing our property, parking, dropping off payments, and entering our building have… Continue reading.
Co-op Solar is a community solar program that makes it easy for members to use solar energy without the cost or hassle of rooftop solar. When you participate in Co-op Solar, you purchase a block of solar power. Our wholesale power provider owns and maintains the solar arrays, so there’s no equipment to purchase or… Continue reading.
In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, lineworkers begin their day, often clad in flame-resistant clothing, safety goggles, rubber gloves and thick, heavy boots. They are the individuals who epitomize dedication to service in its purest form. As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April… Continue reading.
With warming temperatures approaching, residents will be spending more time outside, with many working on their landscaping. For some in more rural areas, this includes burning ditches to get rid of weeds and brush. Unfortunately, if the fire isn’t monitored closely, it results in utility poles being burned and damaged beyond repair. Most years, LaGrange… Continue reading.
Are you prepared when docile rain showers turn into threatening storms? BEFORE THE STORM:
The LaGrange County Parks Department recently received a $2,000 EnviroWatts grant from LaGrange County REMC. The department requested this funding to help restore 1.5 acres of degraded ground at David Rogers Park in Wolcottville. The money will be used to purchase native prairie seed to reestablish a native, flower-heavy prairie. The Parks Department hosts forest… Continue reading.
You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.
Mentors certainly made a difference for the first two 2025 recipients of Hoosier Energy’s W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships. This year, the scholarship total is being expanded with Hoosier Energy anticipating awarding two scholarships each semester to attendees at the North American Lineman Training Center in McEwen, Tennessee. Blayden Mann and… Continue reading.
