By Matt Walters Few people ponder the electricity powering their coffeemaker as they pour that first morning cup. For those at your local electric co-op, it’s nearly all they think about. Meeting the demand for electricity is complex and has grown more challenging as policy, technology, and weather create new possibilities and peril. Fortunately, your… Continue reading.
Some people will roll their eyes when told they should be “greener” in their homes. But being environmentally friendly can create some cash savings along with being better for the Earth. Here are some resolutions that could make a positive impact in 2025 and beyond. REDUCE YOUR ENERGY USAGE Some co-ops offer energy advisor home… Continue reading.
Doing laundry may seem like a never-ending chore throughout the year. Laundry day may not be your favorite day of the week, but following these six tips can be an opportunity to save some cash.
Turn off things like lights, TVs, and entertainment systems when you are not in the room or are not using them. Lower your thermostat to 68 F (or lower) in the winter. If you decrease the temperature by just one degree, you can save up to 5% on heating costs. Consider a programmable thermostat that… Continue reading.
It’s officially 2025, a new year full of new possibilities. Did you stay up until midnight to see the ball drop? My friends and I used to ring in the new year at fancy parties in downtown Indianapolis. Now, we celebrate in our sweatpants. (My favorite way to celebrate almost anything.) I suppose that’s what… Continue reading.
As we approach the end of another year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and trust in LaGrange County REMC. This year has been transformative for our community, especially regarding our broadband initiatives and the various services we provide. Broadband expansion:… Continue reading.
Beginning with electric bills issued after Jan. 7, a 3% rate increase is being implemented across all electric rate classes for LaGrange County REMC members. For our residential rates, the facility charge is increasing from $40 to $43.30 per month. The capacity kWh charge is increasing from $0.0199822 to $0.0212040, while the wholesale power charge… Continue reading.
For the 11th straight year, LaGrange County REMC will be helping our 4-H families off set the cost of 4-H enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and… Continue reading.
Want to help a friend, relative, or neighbor this holiday season? Stop in our office to add funds into a loved one’s REMC account and we can give you this certificate to gift them this Christmas! Gifts can remain anonymous as well.
LaGrange County REMC’s Mobile App is designed to give you fast, secure account access so you can easily manage your account details, view your bill and your account balance, make payments, schedule alerts and reminders, receive push notifications, and more. Nearly everything you can do from our web portal can be handled instantly whether you’re… Continue reading.
For every five years of service, employees and directors at LaGrange County REMC are recognized for their commitment to serving the cooperative’s members. In October, we celebrated six employees for their service. Employees receiving recognition (photo below) include from left, Chad Hoover, 10 years; Chris Mynhier, 40 years; Nate Yoder, 20 years; Atticus Klopfenstein, 5… Continue reading.
OPERATION ROUND UP DISPERSES OVER $700,000 TO DATE TO THE COMMUNITY It’s your spare change that’s making a big difference in our community. Thanks to our participating Operation Round Up members for allowing their bills to be rounded up each month to the nearest dollar. Since the beginning of the program in January 2002, over… Continue reading.
