LaGrange County REMC
LaGrange County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in LaGrange, Indiana. As a cooperative, LaGrange County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information electronically.
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Plan for the wastes of energy past, present and future and save on energy costs
This holiday season, while preparing for the fun that comes from the enjoyable winter holidays, you also can prepare for the higher bills caused by the wastes of energy past, present, and future. By overcoming these energy phantoms, you can make amends for past wasted energy and prevent them from taking more from your wallet… Continue reading.
We’re so thankful for you, our members
The air is already crisp here in northern Indiana, and we’re headed into a season where creature comforts reign supreme — warm sweaters, fragrant candles and, at the end of the month, fall’s crown jewel, which brings with it tables groaning under the weight of pumpkin pies and perfectly browned turkeys. It’s this time of… Continue reading.
Honoring service
By Nic Engle Along with several other electric cooperatives in Northeast Indiana (Steuben County REMC, Noble REMC, Heartland REMC, Northeastern REMC, Marshall County REMC, Jay County REMC, Paulding-Putnam EC and Kosciusko REMC), LaGrange County REMC sponsors regional organizations beneficial to our membership. One of those sponsorships is for the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana. The… Continue reading.
REMC helps with 4-H enrollment
For the ninth straight year, LaGrange County REMC will be helping our 4-H families offset the cost of 4-H enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, 2023, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and… Continue reading.
Veteran Strong
This year, on Nov. 11, LaGrange County REMC will be celebrating Veterans Day and honoring our very own Torrie Strong, marketing and executive assistant. Strong served as a Staff Sargent E-5 in the United States Air Force from 2012-18. Stationed at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Strong learned how to troubleshoot and fix various issues as… Continue reading.
Window condensation: Don’t sweat the small stuff
When a homeowner sees water collecting on window glass (commonly referred to as sweating), he/she often draws incorrect conclusions about the ability of the window to perform. That’s not to say that condensation on or in a window is not of concern but it may not be a window failure. Here are some things to… Continue reading.
Email survey underway
You may receive an email from LaGrange County REMC this month or next asking you to participate in a survey of residential co-op members. Formerly, this survey was done via telephone but has now changed to an email survey. The survey helps our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, determine how much power we’ll need… Continue reading.
Camping Watt?
The falling autumn leaves will soon give way to falling snowflakes and carolers singing our way into the holiday season. While it may seem like an odd time to plan outdoor getaways, it’s the right time for gifts that will help avid campers get ahead! Technology has led to some unique possibilities offering comfort (and… Continue reading.
Giving back
LaGrange County REMC employees got a head start on Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day, which will be held on Oct. 14. REMC employees helped pack meals for Feed My Starving Children at the Michiana Event Center (MEC) in Shipshewana on Aug. 26. Twenty-six employees packed meals of MannaPack Rice. As FMSC’s first and original food… Continue reading.
One step closer to internet service
Members are one step closer to fiber-fast, life-changing internet. We are excited to announce that the LaGrange County REMC Broadband project has reached a new and important milestone. After months of hard work, we are now ready for the drop construction phase. During this phase, our crews will install buried cables connecting our fiber network… Continue reading.
HVAC maintenance
It wasn’t that long ago when our cars needed to have adjustments made to them before we entered the cold winter months. Without these adjustments, the cars wouldn’t operate smoothly or efficiently. Likewise, your heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system also needs regular maintenance to operate at an optimum level. This is most commonly referred… Continue reading.