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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If your business, home or farm is being readied for renovation, call Energy Advisor Jake Taylor first, to help save you money.

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.