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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Larimer joins REMC team
“It’s way more fun than I thought it would be,” exclaimed Isabelle Larimer, the new customer service representative at LaGrange County REMC, when asked about the best part of her job. Larimer joined the co-op team in late January. Larimer is a Lakeland High School graduate and is currently taking online classes through Indiana University,… Continue reading.
Save the date for REMC’s Annual Meeting
Join us live on Facebook for your annual meeting on Friday, June 10, at 4:30 pm! CEO Mark Leu will share broadband updates, election results and the state of the co-op!
Long-distance charges
Drivers pulling off the interstate to fill their gas tanks may soon encounter another type of auto fueling up during their stops: electric vehicles. Wabash Valley Power is one of eight utility partners planning an electric vehicle fast charger network across Indiana. WVPA plans to install four chargers: near Interstate 65, Interstate 70, Interstate 74… Continue reading.
Grateful for broadband
When life gets busy, sometimes it is good to stop and reflect on everything you have accomplished. While our broadband project hasn’t progressed as fast as we had hoped, the past several months have been full of accomplishments and milestones of which we are grateful. At LaGrange County REMC, we are incredibly appreciative to the… Continue reading.
Apply now to serve on the board of directors
There are only a few weeks left to return your application for a spot on our board of directors. What are you waiting for? LaGrange County REMC is looking for members who are passionate and hardworking individuals and who will bring their experience and perspective to best serve their fellow co-op members. We’ll teach you… Continue reading.
Caution urged when burning ditches
With warming temperatures approaching, residents will be spending more time outside, with a number working on their landscaping. For some in the more rural areas, this includes burning ditches to get rid of weeds and brush. Unfortunately, if the fire isn’t monitored closely, it results in utility poles being burned and damaged beyond repair. Most… Continue reading.
Thank you for giving back
Do you contribute to Operation Round Up with your bill each month? If you’re part of the nearly 75% of members who do, thank you for starting 2022 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.
Apply now for our scholarships
Commitment to community is one of the seven principles that LaGrange County REMC was founded upon. One way we support our community is through providing scholarships. Each year, LaGrange County REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice. The only requirements… Continue reading.
Hardened House
Noble REMC energy advisor Brian Hawk worked with high school students pouring concrete in a project that taught even him valuable lessons. Hawk helped the students set forms and pour a basement using insulated concrete forms (ICF). ICF blocks are made from a foam exterior with rebar placed on the inside, which has connective plastic… Continue reading.