Gone are the days when wildfires were primarily confined to the western United States. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting weather patterns are creating dangerous conditions in places that historically experienced few major fires. Today, more than 30 states face elevated wildfire risk. The reality is clear: wildfire risk is no longer regional — it’s… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC has posted a list of individuals who were issued a capital credit refund in June 2023 for the capital credit year of 1986-1987 but have not claimed their refunds. Each refund was mailed to the last known address on record at the REMC. A notice of where to obtain the list of unclaimed… Continue reading.
Last month, we officially launched our new name and brand identity. We’re now Boone Power. But were still your local electric cooperative, proudly serving the people, farms, and businesses of Greater Boone County. While our name and logo have changed, our mission hasnt. We remain committed to delivering safe, reliable electricity and operating by the… Continue reading.
Electric cooperatives across the Hoosier state, including Boone Power (formerly Boone REMC), and their statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, are accepting applications for an award that recognizes the community spirit of Indiana’s youth. The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors Indiana students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in their communities and have… Continue reading.
With SmartHub, our member-facing account management tool, you can control which notifications you receive and how. One of the notification options is payment reminders. You can decide how many days prior to your bill due date you would like to receive a reminder and whether you want an email or a text message. This can… Continue reading.
Fall is a good time to schedule a tune-up for your heating system. Home heating accounts for a large portion of winter energy bills, and no matter what kind of system you have, you can save energy and money by regularly maintaining your equipment. Proper equipment maintenance and upgrades, combined with recommended insulation, air sealing,… Continue reading.
COOKING SAFETY Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. HEATING SAFETY Use caution around heating equipment such as space heaters and fireplaces. Keep anything that could catch fire at least 3 feet from the heat. CANDLE SAFETY Avoid using candles because they can cause a fire. Use battery-powered lights… Continue reading.
Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.
School may have been out this summer, but that didn’t stop kids from learning about the cooperative world. Whether at day camp, overnight camp, or educational travel, many students from Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives learned and had fun. Summer Cooperative Camp Henry County REMC hosted their Summer Cooperative Camp in late June, now in its… Continue reading.
Rural electric membership cooperatives in Indiana face the dual challenge of maintaining electric distribution systems while also supporting the expansion of broadband access. As broadband service providers increasingly rely on electric poles to deploy fiber optic cables in rural communities, the relationship between cooperatives (as pole owners) and broadband providers (as attaching entities) has become… Continue reading.
If you plan to improve your home’s energy efficiency or upgrade home appliances in 2025, the Indiana Energy Saver Program may be able to help. The Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED) launched the program on May 14, with the backing of $182 million in federal funding for Indiana residents. The Indiana Energy Saver Program… Continue reading.
Whether you use drones for personal or professional purposes, it’s crucial to keep electrical safety in mind to avoid putting yourself and others at risk. Power lines are placed overhead primarily to keep them out of reach, as they can carry high voltage that may seriously injure or kill people if they are touched. When… Continue reading.
