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

Providing quality service at a fair price is your cooperative’s vision.  LaGrange County REMC’s leadership team and board of directors work hard to provide reliable electric service while maintaining an affordable price. We’re continuously planning for the cooperative’s future, whether it’s looking at short-range, one-year goals or strategic planning that will impact the co-op a… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC promotes the benefits of the POWER MOVES® program to our members, but we also take advantage of the incentives for ourselves. We recently received a rebate check for $4,700 to replace high intensity discharge lights, as well as tube lights. They were replaced with LED lights throughout our warehouse. Over a span… Continue reading.

Wearing shirts of red and hats adorned with stars, two gentlemen speak and laugh animatedly at the World War II Memorial. It’s a strange sight, until you realize they’re experiencing a reunion of sorts. Though initially unaware, both discovered they were stationed at the same Air Force base in France at the same time as… Continue reading.