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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Leading through cooperation
By KELLY LYNCH When LaGrange County REMC restructured the leadership of its operations department, no one expected the transition to be quite so seamless. But after months in place, it’s developed into a successful team endeavor that promotes cooperation and communication both within the co-op and with our members. Three employees now lead the operations… Continue reading.
Energy-saving tip
Cooler temps are here! Is your home’s heating system ready? Replace furnace filters once a month or as recommended. If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency. — Energy.gov
More than one way to take part in solar
Co-op Solar is an easy, affordable way to take advantage of solar energy without investing in the installation and maintenance of a personal array. For those who voiced their interest in such a program, LaGrange County REMC wanted to make sure we had more than one option for participating in the program, which provides renewable… Continue reading.
Make the most of your online visit
As technology evolves and improves, so does LaGrange County REMC’s online presence. We are launching two new online programs to help you more easily understand your account information, as well as provide transparency when it’s needed most. The first is our online Member Service Center, an avenue for members to learn more about their electricity… Continue reading.
Don’t Fall Behind
The cooling temperatures and kids once again climbing the school bus steps to head to school mean that fall is quickly approaching! The changing season also can serve as an alarm clock to prepare for what is to come – winter. Early fall is the perfect time to prepare your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning… Continue reading.
Find (and seal) the hidden treasures in your home to save money
There might’ve been a time when you came across an antique or old item in your attic or basement that you could sell for money. Yet did you know that there could very easily be some additional treasures in the form of air leaks – and finding (and sealing) them could lead to energy savings! … Continue reading.
Lineman helps kids across the world
While our team at LaGrange County REMC puts a lot of effort and care into our community to support its residents, some employees expand their mission to help others on a global scale. In July, 22-year-old Apprentice Lineman Colton Feller used his time off to travel to Kiganjo, Kenya, where he helped make repairs at… Continue reading.
Co-ops work together to judge 4-H Electric projects
Concern for community and cooperation among cooperatives are two of our founding principles, and during the recent LaGrange County 4-H Fair, LaGrange County REMC and Noble REMC showcased both. To serve as unbiased judges, LaGrange County REMC asked Noble REMC Energy Advisor Brian Hawk and System Engineer Kenny Kill to evaluate entries in the 4-H… Continue reading.
Enroll in autopay for ease of mind
It’s happened to all of us. In the rush of life and deadlines, we get the call or email alerting us we’ve missed a bill payment. Luckily, it’s an issue that can be easily solved through LaGrange County REMC’s auto pay program. While the cooperative has provided the option for those with monthly billing for… Continue reading.
Your spare change makes a difference
Through the generosity of nearly 75 percent of our members, three organizations in our community recently benefited from LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up program. Operation Round Up is a voluntary program allowing members to round up their monthly bills to the nearest dollar. Those pennies on the dollar are then given back to the… Continue reading.
Be safe on the farm
Most people understand that choosing a labor-intensive career comes with safety risks. But did you know that farming is the eighth most dangerous job in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? At LaGrange County REMC, we want our agricultural community to be aware of a danger that contributes to that statistic:… Continue reading.
Camp provides adventure and education
Riding in the bucket truck, zip lining and making new friends are what students will remember from their time spent at Touchstone Energy Camp this summer. LaGrange County REMC sponsored three Lakeland Middle School students — Quinton Yoder, Dylan Baker and Jeffery Mullen — to travel to Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, for four days… Continue reading.