Believe it or not, there’s a stiff, cold wind out there that’s helping to heat your home in the winter. And there’s a blazing hot sun in the sky that can keep you cool all summer long. Over the past decade, the way we generate electricity has changed dramatically. Advances in technology have made sustainable… Continue reading.

It takes a village. While you’ve probably seen our lineworkers out on a job site or spoken to our energy advisor during an audit, there are many behind the scenes at LaGrange County REMC who also labor tirelessly to help keep the lights on. However, they do so with little or no public recognition or… Continue reading.

Members on Royer Lake celebrated Earth Day early and in a special way this year. LaGrange County REMC linemen spent their morning April 21 installing three poles around the lake to serve as perches for ospreys to eventually build their nests. For those who have never seen an osprey, they are a large raptor (hawk),… Continue reading.

This year has brought unprecedented challenges for our communities, as schools, businesses and workplaces closed due to COVID-19. With safety as our first priority, LaGrange County REMC also made the tough decision to cancel our in-person Annual Meeting and transition the business meeting online. Members can watch the meeting live on Facebook at 4:30 p.m…. Continue reading.

While some of our youth programs were canceled this year due to COVID-19, LaGrange County REMC is proud to announce the recipients of our 2020 scholarships.  We awarded three $1,000 scholarships to help students in our community further their education.  To be eligible, the recipients’ parents or guardians must be members of LaGrange County REMC…. Continue reading.

While the world may have stopped for a while, LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up continued to give back to make sure our community’s youth remain successful.  We’re grateful for the nearly 75% of LaGrange County REMC members who participate in the program, allowing their electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar… Continue reading.

Does it seem odd that a company would encourage people to use less of what it sells? Probably. But then, Wabash Valley Power has always been a different kind of electric company. If you’re not familiar with Wabash Valley Power, we are the wholesale electricity supplier for 23 local electric cooperatives in Indiana, Illinois, and… Continue reading.

It seems our world has changed in the blink of an eye. But, LaGrange County REMC’s commitment to our members is the same. We know you’re focused on keeping your family safe. And, LaGrange County REMC is focused on powering your world — however that may look. We’re here for you. Our team is proud… Continue reading.

The Annual Meeting is our favorite event of the year, but the safety of LaGrange County REMC’s members, employees and board comes first. That’s why we’ve made the tough decision to transition our Annual Meeting to an online format this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While we won’t be hosting an in-person event, we were… Continue reading.

District 1 Larry Fetters currently serves as director for District 1 and has served the LaGrange County REMC board of directors since 1999. He is certified as a Credentialed Cooperative Director through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), and has also earned his Board Leadership Certificate through the organization. He retired after more than… Continue reading.

It’s OK to say “I don’t know.” Most people have been taught that admitting we don’t have all the answers somehow shows a lack of intelligence on our part, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I often get calls from members who are confused about their use and can’t seem to understand what… Continue reading.

A years-long project to restore Delt Church County Park to its native oak savanna landscape is one step closer to completion with help from LaGrange County REMC’s EnviroWatts program. The LaGrange County Parks Department was recently granted $3,500 to continue eradicating invasive species in its quest to bring back the park’s native beauty. The parks… Continue reading.