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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New date, new time for the 2020 annual meeting
The LaGrange County REMC annual meeting is on a new date in 2020 to accommodate our members with busy weekends in the summer. This year, the meeting will take place on Friday, June 12, from 4:30-7 p.m. While it’s on a new date, you can expect the same great fun with a free pork burger… Continue reading.
Ask the energy advisor
Nothing’s better than preparing for a hot shower, with your loofa and shower cap in hand, only to absentmindedly walk into an odorous wall of rotten egg smell. Right? Let’s be real: of course not. There are a lot of better smells. Nearly everyone who gets their water from a well knows about and has… Continue reading.
May your holidays be merry & bright
By Mark Leu The holidays are a time of year that many of us eagerly anticipate. The season is marked by special foods, seasonal decorations and lots of festivities. We cherish carrying on old family traditions and enjoy creating new ones. For me personally, I look forward to more time spent with family and friends. … Continue reading.
It’s a time of giving (cash) back
You may have seen or read about “capital credits” in the past, wondered “What?!” and glossed right over it. Well, don’t do that this time! We’ll keep it short and sweet for you: For being a customer of LaGrange County REMC, you get cash back over time. That’s it. It’s money in your pocket. Belonging… Continue reading.
New employee: Brandon Altimus
Hometown: Wolcottville Family: Brittany, wife; Asher, 4, son; Ainsley, 1, daughter Job title: Distribution System Engineer Start date: Aug. 5 What schooling and/or previous job experience assists you in this line of work? I graduated from Central Noble High School and attended Purdue University, where I obtained a manufacturing engineering technology degree. This degree program… Continue reading.
Get involved in your local 4-H program!
The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and paying the $15 program fee, a credit voucher can be obtained by eligible participants by contacting the Purdue Extension office. Bring… Continue reading.
Paying it forward with pennies
During the holiday season, generosity can be found in many different places and in many different ways. Whether it’s helping someone cross the street, shoveling a neighbor’s snowy sidewalk or serving meals for those in need, there’s always a way to give back. At LaGrange County REMC, we’re fortunate to have members who choose to… Continue reading.
Saddle up the savings
The features on the leatherwork at Troyer’s Saddlery can be enjoyed in even more detail, as the retailer recently installed new LED lights. A leading horse tack store in the region, the Shipshewana business increased its energy efficiency and its pocketbook with the upgrade. The installation qualified for a LaGrange County REMC POWER MOVES® energy-efficiency… Continue reading.
Co-op loyalty honored
It’s a good day when we get to honor a third of our employees and directors for their longstanding service to LaGrange County REMC. With stories from their coworkers explaining their work ethic, senses of humor and compassion, six employees and three directors were shown appreciation with a luncheon for their milestone years at the… Continue reading.
A cooperative network for which we can be thankful
When you think about LaGrange County REMC, you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team, board of directors and employees live and work in the area we serve. But you may not realize that LaGrange County REMC is actually part of a much larger cooperative network that… Continue reading.