Electric cooperatives like LaGrange County REMC have helped their members during times of crisis for nearly a century. We’ve supported members during tornadoes, storms, recessions, and now, pandemics. Nothing has changed. We’re still here, and we’re not going anywhere. COVID-19 has put a lot of our members in uncharted territory. We understand that the circumstances… Continue reading.

The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures. Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to: Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool breeze in the evening and overnight… Continue reading.

We love trees. They beautify our landscape, provide shade and are an essential part of nature. When you see a LaGrange County REMC crew out trimming trees, know that we are doing so to keep you safe and prevent service issues. Too close for comfort Although most trees do not present a problem, some of… Continue reading.

It’s a new day and age. People’s schedules fill up faster than ever. Between commuting to and from work, driving kids to their practices and volunteering in the community, free time is slim and convenience means everything. That’s why we’ve decided to make changes to the LaGrange County REMC Annual Meeting to allow more members… Continue reading.

Regardless of how you choose to vote for the LaGrange County REMC Board of Directors, every member who votes receives a $10 bill credit (one credit per account).  So why not take two minutes to have your voice heard and earn a little cash back? New this year, we’re providing three ways to vote in… Continue reading.

It came as a shock to Superintendent Jeff Reed when he heard the numbers. By the end of the year, it’s estimated Prairie Heights School Corporation, a member of the co-op, will have saved more than 1 million kilowatt-hours since the corporation first started energy efficiency upgrades in 2015.  “Is that right? I’m going to… Continue reading.

The sweltering summer heat can mean diving into your swimming pool — and high diving deep into energy costs. With temperatures starting to rise, you may be eyeing the swimming pool to help cool you off this summer. If you have a pool at your home, you likely are not yearning as much for those… Continue reading.

At LaGrange County REMC, we are constantly striving to improve our operational efficiency so we can provide the most reliable electric service possible for our members (that’s you!).  We rely on data for nearly every aspect of our operations, which is why we need your help. By making sure we have your most accurate and… Continue reading.

Where were you in 1973? Many of you may not have been born yet. Only nine current co-op employees were at that time. But that’s the year a 23-year-old Terry Helmer walked down the street from the downtown Kroger to see if LaGrange County REMC was hiring.  He started the next Monday. He learned his… Continue reading.

I love the imagination of a child.  Recently I listened to a conversation between two kids about the noises they heard in their home and the applied logic they used to deduce the residence of a ghost. Once I stopped laughing and could focus on their stories, I began to piece together, in my mind,… Continue reading.