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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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.
The important lesson of energy efficiency
Electronic and mobile devices, TVs, computers and gaming stations have become ubiquitous fixtures in our homes, particularly those with children. Consumer electronics — coupled with the proliferation of smart home appliances, technology and electric vehicles — have slowly but steadily changed our homes and lifestyles. This ever-connected world is the modern environment in which children… Continue reading.
Celebrating 67 years of service
“I’m going to miss the people. When you spend more time with the people you work with than your own family, they become like family,” Lee McNall said when asked what he would miss the most after retiring from LaGrange County REMC. McNall clocked out for the last time on Jan. 7, after a 32-year… Continue reading.
Interested in serving on the board of directors?
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 make your voice heard. Pick up a petition to run for a seat on our board of directors. Prior to this year’s LaGrange County REMC Annual Meeting on June 10, members… Continue reading.
Welcome to our new employees
LaGrange County REMC has welcomed three new employees to the REMC team. All joined the co-op this past November. Kelsey Younce joined the co-op as the human resources/executive assistant in November. She graduated from Western Governors University in July 2020 with a human resources management degree. She spent a year working for the Purdue Extension… Continue reading.
Making power moves
Kelly and Edwina Payne, pictured above, recently completed the construction of their Power Moves home on Dallas Lake. The Paynes’ home achieved a score of 45 which makes it 55% more efficient and qualified them to receive additional money on top of their equipment rebates. The couple was able to achieve this number by utilizing… Continue reading.
Apply for our youth programs
Camp Kilowatt | June 8–11 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming, and much… Continue reading.
Get more green to go green
It now pays more than ever – literally – to consider installing a closed loop geothermal system to heat and cool your home. The Power Moves® rebate for closed loop geothermal systems has increased to $2,000 for 2022. The rebate is for closed loop geothermal heat pumps installed in new homes or in existing homes… Continue reading.
A balanced fuel mix promotes power reliability
As I’ve noted before in my past columns, the energy industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation as consumer demand for renewable energy sources grows, and innovation and technology continue to advance exponentially. You’re likely witnessing this energy evolution first-hand. In driving across the region, you may have noticed fields of solar panels owned by WVPA… Continue reading.