In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, linemen 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. Each April, we celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day to reflect… Continue reading.

Boone REMC will host its next Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative (MAC) event on the evening of Tuesday, June 17, at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds (1300 E 100 S) in Lebanon. The gathering will take place in the Farm Bureau Community Building and begin at 6 p.m. with light refreshments. A presentation will follow… Continue reading.

Thank you to all the members who took part in our annual director election and drive-thru event! This year, we saw record-breaking engagement, with more than 13% of our members casting their ballots online, by mail, at our office, or during the drive-thru event. As a member-owned cooperative, your involvement is what powers our mission…. Continue reading.

As your locally owned and operated power company, our operations team is close by and on call 24/7 to respond to power outages. We’ve implemented several programs to maintain our record of reliability, including maintenance, inspections, and tree trimming.  Sometimes though, you may lose power due to weather, vehicle accidents, maintenance work, or other factors.  If… Continue reading.

For most people, their electricity provider is just the company that keeps the lights on. But an electric cooperative’s relationship with its member-owners is different. Since the 1930s when Indiana’s electric cooperatives were formed, they have thrived because of the political engagement between their members and local, state, and federal governments. Indiana’s electric cooperatives advocate… Continue reading.

You shouldn’t sweat this summer — at least not indoors. If your home felt hot last summer and colder than usual this winter, you may benefit from checking your home’s insulation levels and air leaks. Following these steps can save you money and provide more comfort: First, seal air leaks to prevent drafts. You should… Continue reading.

Each season has unique electrical and fire dangers. Stay safe all year round by following these tips.

While electrical safety is something we need to think about every day, and we can do much to ensure it, sometimes we must call in an expert to deal with electrical problems in our home. Problems may be expensive to fix but none is as costly as an electrical fire that damages your home, or,… Continue reading.

Lithium-ion batteries are becoming a larger part of our everyday lives. They can be found in cell phones, tablets, laptops, electric bikes and scooters, toothbrushes, backup batteries, and other regularly used devices. Damaged or defective batteries can cause fires. Learn more about how to spot a battery problem. Signs of a battery problem: What to… Continue reading.

Home electrical issues cause over 51,000 fires each year, resulting in more than 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries and $1.3 billion in property damage, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). There are many measures you can take to ensure thev well-being of your loved ones. Use these helpful tips from ESFI to safeguard your… Continue reading.

This month’s feature is about a program special to all of us at Indiana Electric Cooperatives, the publisher of Indiana Connection. Project Indiana is an initiative created by Indiana’s electric cooperatives to bring power to underdeveloped countries. In 2012, to celebrate the International Year of the Cooperative, two teams of Indiana cooperative lineworkers spent a… Continue reading.

Some people tackle spring cleaning by decluttering and scrubbing their home — while missing the most vital equipment saving them from a sweltering summer. Many people welcome the season’s warmer weather with a thorough spring cleaning of their home. This frequently includes focusing on sprucing up living spaces — or getting to that long to-do… Continue reading.