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Cybersecurity tips for your safety

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Posted on Oct 22, 2024 in LaGrange County REMC

Did you know the average household with internet access owns about 17 connected devices? That figure covers a wide range of electronics, including smart phones, computers, streaming devices, smart speakers, home assistants and more. Given our increasing reliance on internet-connected technologies, the likelihood of new cyber threats is ever-present. LaGrange County REMC is deeply committed… Continue reading.

Meet our interns

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Posted on Oct 22, 2024 in LaGrange County REMC

By Arianna Bustos Arianna Bustos — Marketing Intern Arianna Bustos is thrilled to join LaGrange County REMC as the new marketing intern. She is a Lakeland High School senior with a passion for sports, especially softball. Bustos has been playing softball since first grade, which has been a big part of her life. She played… Continue reading.

Giving back to the community

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Posted on Oct 22, 2024 in LaGrange County REMC

LaGrange County REMC employees got a head start on Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day, which will be held on Oct. 11. It provides an opportunity for Indiana’s electric cooperatives to work collectively toward making a positive impact on our great state. LaGrange County REMC employees were able to help pack meals for Feed My Starving… Continue reading.

Understanding new rates

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Posted on Oct 18, 2024 in Orange County REMC

After years of managing to avoid a formal rate increase, the pressures of rising wholesale power prices and significant supply chain and inflationary costs have forced Orange County REMC to implement an electric rate increase. (Note: Although the wholesale power cost tracker has changed over the years, this is the first base rate increase since… Continue reading.

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It’s a matter of principles

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Posted on Oct 17, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

Southern Indiana Power is proud to be your electric cooperative. Our passion is serving our members and helping our communities. October is National Co-op Month, so this is the perfect time to reflect on three of our seven principles that have stood the test of time and provide a framework for the future. VOLUNTARY AND… Continue reading.

A thank you for dedicated service

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Posted on Oct 17, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

A huge thank you to Matt Glenn, Scott Peter, and Kevin Blum for your hard work and commitment to “keeping the lights on” safely. These three gentlemen have each dedicated 20 years to Southern Indiana Power, representing a combined 60 years of service. Here’s to many more years of service!

Southern Indiana Power linemen excel at Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo

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Posted on Oct 17, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

Southern Indiana Power’s linemen showcased their exceptional skills at the recent Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, where Travis Goffinet, Clint Heeke, and Jim Applegate represented the co-op with pride. Applegate stood out with impressive finishes, securing second place in the Senior Journeyman Hurt Man Rescue event and third place in the Knot Tying competition. The… Continue reading.

Utility poles aren’t sign posts

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Posted on Oct 17, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

Anything attached to utility poles can create serious hazards for a lineworker. Staples, nails, and tacks used to hang signs — as well as the signs themselves — pose dangers to electric lineworkers who might have to climb a pole to restore power following a storm or perform routine maintenance. It may seem innocent, but… Continue reading.