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.

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.

The rapid growth of foliage with rising spring temperatures can cause real problems for electric cooperatives like LaGrange County REMC. Years of experience and study have proven the safest and most efficient way to maintain power line rights-of-way is through careful use of herbicides.  Controlling more than 600 miles of lines and poles from high-growth… Continue reading.

As any good baseball team brings in a new pitcher in crunch time to close out the game, you also can make upgrades to your home to improve its energy performance when and where it counts to earn the save! Many options are available that can improve your home’s comfort while reducing long-term energy use… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC Annual Meeting Saturday, June 8 Board of directors election, food, entertainment and more! LaGrange County REMC1995 E. U.S. 20, LaGrange

National studies consistently rank power line installers and repairers among the most dangerous jobs in the country, and for good reason. Laboring high in the air wearing bulky safety gear and working directly with high voltage creates the perfect storm of a dangerous and unforgiving profession. But electric lineworkers are up to the task. These… Continue reading.

Most people know upgrading your lighting fixtures to LEDs is a simple way to become more energy efficient. When it’s done throughout an entire elementary school, not to mention the largest in the district, it adds up to a lot of future savings, as well as an immediate cash rebate. Meadowview Elementary School, part of… Continue reading.

Earth Day, held on April 22, aims to shine a light on the environment and the steps we can take to protect it. But did you know? • April 22 was originally chosen to coincide with college students’ schedules, between spring break and final exams. • Earth Day is now celebrated by more than 180… Continue reading.

Becky calls her electric cooperative, LaGrange County REMC, to ask a simple question: How much do I owe on my account? Unfortunately, her name isn’t on the account. Her husband, John, is the account holder, and because of this, our customer service representatives are unable to provide her any information. In following our privacy policy… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC began the transition to advanced metering more than 15 years ago, but myths continue to circulate about its technology and use. LaGrange County REMC Meter Technician Gary Grogg is here to dispel these ideas. Among the biggest misconceptions are that these meters cause harm through the radio frequency they use; data is… Continue reading.