Reliability. Fairness. Honesty. These are the values we live and work by in making sure we provide the best electric service possible to you, our members. It’s our job to make sure we provide reliable service at the most affordable price, and in doing so, we are consistently evaluating if we’re doing this to the… Continue reading.

In the halls of LaGrange County REMC, you could almost always hear whistling coming from a back office. Or a wheezing laugh. Or a turn-of-phrase last heard in the 1950s. But that’s the magic of retired LaGrange County Warehouse Clerk Matt Weimer. He made even the quiet atmosphere of an office into an energetic place… Continue reading.

Sunny, blue skies and yellow ribbon highlighted the celebration of the completion of the LaOtto Solar Generating Station. A piece of our Co-op Solar program, the array is owned by our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, at the southeast corner of State Road 3 and County Road 70. Construction began in December 2018, with… Continue reading.

The excitement of buying a house can soon be tempered by additional price tags that come with the purchased property. Older houses frequently mean older appliances and heating and cooling systems, which also are likely more inefficient than newer systems available today. They may even require you to plan for replacements in the not-too-distant future…. Continue reading.

The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures — and energy bills with it! 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… Continue reading.

Working with electricity can be a dangerous job, especially for lineworkers. Line repairers and installers are consistently ranked among the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. That’s why for LaGrange County REMC, safety is the number one priority. This is not empty talk. Over time, we have created a culture of putting our crews’ safety… Continue reading.

On June 8, around 1,250 LaGrange County REMC members and their families came together at the annual meeting to elect four members of our board of directors, while enjoying each other’s company, a pork burger lunch, classic rock music and fun children’s activities. Tony Bontrager was elected by members as director of District 3. He… Continue reading.

Sounds like the mistaken title to a Beatles song. But we’re not talking about the Beatles, we are talking about the misconception that a house has to breathe to be healthy. I have had a multitude of conversations with homeowners and builders who believe a home needs to allow (unconditioned) outside air to flow freely… Continue reading.

Paying your bill is required to enjoy the benefits of electricity. The good news is LaGrange County REMC provides many convenient ways for you to pay. Online: Log on to lagrangeremc.com at any time of day or night to make a payment. Mobile app: Download the LaGrange County REMC app, and log in to view… Continue reading.

What is it? LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity 24th Annual Benefit Auction. Event includes haystack supper, quilts, furniture, tools and miscellaneous items. When? Friday, Aug. 2, beginning at 4 p.m. Where? Shipshewana Auction Barn, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana