Do you contribute to Operation Round Up with your bill each month? If you’re part of the nearly 80% of members who do, thank you for starting 2025 off right with your donation, which will support many organizations throughout the year. For those who need a refresher, LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up program allows… Continue reading.

By Brandon Altimus Spring is on our doorstep and like many of you, I’m looking forward to more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy warmer weather. Springtime brings many of my favorite activities like cooking out with family and friends, time spent working on the yard and taking in a ball game or two. Unfortunately,… Continue reading.

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.

February brings some of the coldest weather of the year, and as our home heating systems work harder and longer to keep us warm, we typically see higher energy bills.  There are a few key factors that affect electricity prices, as well as a few ways you can make a meaningful impact on home energy… Continue reading.

If you’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in the cooperative, and in turn, your community, now is the time to pick up a petition to run for a seat on our board of directors. The board is composed of seven individuals who represent the membership in his or her respective districts…. Continue reading.

Last year’s LaGrange County REMC scholarship winners included, clockwise, Hope Bortner, Taylor Jerdon, and Mason Wire. Camp Kilowatt  Dates: June 4-7 Camp Kilowatt, held at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, is a fun experience for sixth grade students going into seventh grade across Indiana. Kids get the chance to learn more about energy while making new… Continue reading.

Ensuring your home is properly insulated can improve energy efficiency and make your home more comfortable. Insulation acts like a cozy coat that reduces heat loss during winter months and a protective layer that reduces heat gain during summer months.  Many older homes have less insulation than newer homes, but even newer homes can benefit… Continue reading.

Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.

At LaGrange County REMC, we believe that investing in our youth is the key to building a brighter, more prosperous future for our community. We are proud to offer a range of programs designed to help young people unlock their potential, develop leadership skills, and gain invaluable experiences that will serve them well throughout their… Continue reading.

LAGRANGE COUNTY REMC CONTINUOUSLY LOOKS FOR WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. That’s why each year we assist our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors.  HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP: Visit LaGrangeREMC.com to download an application and learn more. Submit your application by March 21. 

Congratulations to LaGrange County REMC apprentice lineman Cole Howe who has completed the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) and earned journeyman lineman status. REAP is a four-year program that includes intensive training through Indiana Electric Cooperatives, our statewide service organization. The program consists of 576 hours of classroom and skills instruction as well as 8,000… Continue reading.