On Nov. 1, we reached our 2,000th broadband connection. Just a couple of months after securing our 1,000th connection, twice that amount are now able to access high-speed internet in their homes and businesses via their LaGrange County REMC Broadband service. And with the benefits these connections bring, that number will continue to rise. Chad… Continue reading.

Your spare change makes a big difference in our communities. Thanks to our participating members for allowing their bills to be rounded up each month to the nearest dollar. Since the beginning of the program in January 2002, over $671,000 has been given back to our community. The money has been used by organizations who… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC participated in the annual Indiana Electric Cooperatives Community Day on Oct. 13 (plus a couple days earlier that week). We joined 21 of Indiana’s electric cooperatives in completing a project that meets a specific need within the co-op’s service area. REMC employees volunteered time helping clean up for the LaGrange County Department… Continue reading.

For the 10th straight year, LaGrange County REMC will help our 4-H families offset the cost of 4-H enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric members, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and paying the… Continue reading.

This holiday season you’ll probably see lots of advertising for “smart” home accessories. Fortunately, you can spend money on some gifts that can lead to long-term savings. Commercials this time of year highlight all sorts of gadgets. Often, many of these devices are about convenience, such as remotely turning lights and appliances on and off…. Continue reading.

The holiday season is just around the corner. Soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills. Keeping this in mind,… Continue reading.

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items, the number of home fires tends to increase during winter months. Here are five ways you can safeguard your home… Continue reading.

After spending five months in Oregon as a manufacturing engineer at Parker Hannifin, LaGrange County REMC’s newest employee returned to his hometown roots in Northern Indiana. MASON SLAVEN joined us in August as our distribution engineer. A Purdue University graduate, Slaven utilizes his mechanical engineering and technology degree to help make sure our electrical devices… Continue reading.

For the 10th straight year, LaGrange County REMC will be helping our 4-H families offset the cost of 4-H enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and paying… Continue reading.

Some mornings, a dawning sun greets people with light — by electrifying the televisions in their homes. Over the last decade, renewable energy resources including wind farms and solar arrays have generated an increasing share of the electricity powering the nation. As renewable energy technology has become more affordable, utilities have also added more large-scale… Continue reading.

Is your home’s electrical system ready for winter? The best time to find out is long before you hear about the season’s first approaching winter storm, suggests Jon Elkins, vice president of safety, training and compliance at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Taking a little time to prepare your home for colder weather has many benefits,” said… Continue reading.