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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Scholarships awarded
LaGrange County REMC recently 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 the cooperative. Candidates were judged anonymously based on grade point average, a short autobiography and letters of recommendation, as well as their involvement at school and… Continue reading.
Funding focuses on local youth
Those receiving funding through Operation Round Up’s most recent disbursement have one thing in common: a focus on our youth. More than $9,800 was awarded to five organizations benefiting local children through education, sports and outreach. This is made possible because of the generosity of the nearly 75 percent of LaGrange County REMC members who… Continue reading.
Smart savings
From the morning shower to a final sip before slumber, people use a lot of water during the day — we need it to survive, after all — often without considering the costs circling down the drain with it. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that heating water accounts for about 18 percent of your… Continue reading.
Don’t drown in high energy costs this summer from your pool pump
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.
Your membership means more!
Now, as always, is a great time to be a member of your electric cooperative, LaGrange County REMC. Not only were we built by members like you, but we are led by you and belong to the same communities you do. This means we’re better able to listen and understand how to serve the unique… Continue reading.
The value of electricity
Technology is a priority in our culture. Everyone is connected and on the go, whether we’re making phone calls, texting or checking email. Such communication freedom is a luxury we pay for, generally without grumbling. But when it comes to electricity — a necessity in our modern world — some of us complain when the… Continue reading.
Ask the energy advisor
When discussing “cool” runnings, I’m not referring to the 1993 movie with John Candy (as great as it is). I want to talk about the “cool” runnings of air conditioners and heat pumps. There are two things I want you to keep in mind: the first is efficiency and the second is maintenance. When most… Continue reading.
The power of Power Moves
If your business, home or farm is being readied for renovation, call Energy Advisor Jake Taylor first, to help save you money.
Meet Your Director Candidates
At the LaGrange County REMC Annual Meeting on June 8, you have the opportunity to vote for your board of directors. This year includes one contested race in District 3 and three uncontested races for incumbents in District 5, 6 and 7. Here are your candidates: District 3 Tony Bontrager, who was recently appointed as… Continue reading.
Promoting native wildlife
People usually think about planting trees or growing plants to help the environment, but for Pine Knob County Park, the eradication of invasive honeysuckle will mean the return of native plants and wildlife. The project, headed by the LaGrange County Parks Department, is being funded through an EnviroWatts® grant recently awarded by LaGrange County REMC… Continue reading.