Every community has its own unique attributes that make it attractive to new or expanding businesses. Those attributes are key for successful economic development — which leads to job creation and economic growth. Electric cooperatives like yours work hand-in-hand with local and regional economic development corporations to foster growth and development opportunities. This is an… Continue reading.
While winter isn’t quite finished, we’re starting to see signs that spring is around the corner. March is a transition month and a good time to look ahead. As temperatures begin to shift, a few simple steps now can help prepare your home for warmer weather, improve efficiency, and prevent surprises in future energy bills…. Continue reading.
PREPAY ELECTRIC A flexible way to pay for power Would it be easier to make weekly or bi-weekly payments instead of one large monthly bill? If so, Prepay Electric may be a good option for you. Bartholomew County REMC’s Prepay Electric program lets residential members pay ahead for electricity and manage their account balances on… Continue reading.
Since 1997, Operation Round Up has provided grants to support organizations throughout Bartholomew County REMC’s service territory. The Bartholomew REMC Membership Community Trust, Inc. oversees Operation Round Up, a voluntary program that allows members to help neighbors in need by rounding up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. The program’s success depends on the… Continue reading.
Since I’ve been talking about the increase in electric rates the last couple of months, I thought I’d give you answers to two of our most frequently asked questions. HOW ARE MY ELECTRIC RATES DETERMINED? LaGrange County REMC is a cooperative. The unique thing about our business structure is that those receiving the service (that’s… Continue reading.
Do you contribute to Operation Round Up with your bill each month? If you’re part of the nearly 80% of members who do, thank you for starting 2026 off right with your donation, which will support many organizations throughout the year! For those who need a refresher, LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up program allows… Continue reading.
LaGrange County REMC lineman Atticus Klopfenstein was one of 30 lineworkers who graduated recently from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative…. Continue reading.
Each year, LaGrange County REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice. The only requirements for applying are that the student must be an actively enrolled senior, their parents’ or legal guardians’ primary residence must be within LaGrange County REMC’s territory… Continue reading.
When a major storm causes widespread damage, electricity cannot be restored with the flip of a switch. Here’s how it’s done methodically, efficiently and safely. Every electric cooperative follows a basic principle when it comes to restoring power: priority is given to the lines that get the most back in service the quickest. Here’s a… Continue reading.
Every year, the cooperative conducts an Annual Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results, and provide an overall cooperative update. The 2026 Southern Indiana Power Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School. Like… Continue reading.
What began as a small table of personalized gifts and custom T-shirts has grown into something far bigger — a business rooted in heart, hustle, and a deep commitment to community. Before The Local Gal & Co had a name, a storefront, or a following, its founder, Jessica Clark, was simply a mom with a… Continue reading.
