Four linemen from Noble REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 22–23 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The linemen competed in events, both as a team and individually, that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing… Continue reading.

Imagine walking up the steps to your home and feeling a sharp pain in your foot or in your hand as you grasp the handrail. Looking down, you find a nail sticking out of the step and a sharp tack has punctured your hand. Never happened to you? It has happened to linemen climbing utility… Continue reading.

Almost two years in as Noble REMC’s fleet mechanic, Brad Lock enjoys the challenges he encounters each day in the co-op’s shop. There is no average day for him. When Lock starts his morning, he never knows what’s waiting for him to fix. Other days, he’s asked to help the right-of-way crew with spraying vegetation… Continue reading.

If your pleasant, warm shower is quickly chilled by a sudden rush of cold water, it may be time to consider replacing your home’s water heater. Fortunately, a variety of options exist that can lower long-term energy costs, including heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). They utilize the same technology found in heat pump heating and… Continue reading.

Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity, some are based on shared interests or hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging. LaGrange… Continue reading.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NOV. 3: Change your clocks and “Fall Back” as Daylight Saving Time ends NOV. 11: Veterans Day (REMC and Fiber Offices Open) NOV. 28-29: Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday