It now pays more than ever – literally – to consider installing a closed loop geothermal system to heat and cool your home. The Power Moves® rebate for closed loop geothermal systems has increased to $2,000 for 2022. The rebate is for closed loop geothermal heat pumps installed in new homes or in existing homes… Continue reading.

It’s hard to believe my first year as Marshall County CEO has already come to an end. In preparation for the new year, we spent the last several months planning for 2022 and beyond. I want to take this opportunity to give our members a high-level view of what we will be focusing on this… Continue reading.

Many electric space heaters advertise they can slash your electric bill, but what they don’t advertise is that they can also cause that bill to increase significantly. Whether it’s a standard electric space heater you see at Lowe’s, Menards or Walmart or a “ruby quartz” or “infrared” souped-up model advertised in a newspaper or billboard,… Continue reading.

Voting will take place online and via mail in voting. A Virtual Annual Meeting will be available on April 5.  Marshall County REMC will mail voting material to the home of each member. This will allow 30 days to cast your vote prior to the virtual Annual Meeting on April 5. We are using a… Continue reading.

Dr. Richard Leeper, left, was recognized at the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Annual Meeting in December for his service to the cooperative. Leeper has served on the Marshall County REMC board of directors for 25 years. Outgoing Indiana Electric Cooperatives President Walter Hunter, right, congratulates Leeper on his achievement.

Times are changing, and Marshall County REMC is changing with it. Recent improvements and evolution in technology has led to a surge of discussions on the benefits of renewable energy and decarbonization.  Plans are being made across the globe to go green, and our wholesale power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, recently announced its own… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC is experiencing supply issues with line material, just as everyone is dealing with the same situation on daily necessities. Suppliers warn that logistic issues could continue into 2023.  Lead times for certain materials are as far out as four to six months with some even longer. “Poles are at least four weeks… Continue reading.

Attaching signs, posters, satellite dishes, flags and other objects to utility poles without Marshall County REMC’s consent could pose a serious threat to our linemen. Marshall County REMC linemen have reported utility poles being used as community bulletin boards, satellite mounts and even deer stands. Attaching items to an electric utility pole is not only… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC is more than an electric company. We are a not-for-profit, member owned electric cooperative. As a cooperative member, you have more influence on Marshall County REMC than you might realize. Not only can you contact us to share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences, you can also take part in guiding the direction… Continue reading.

The Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded eight grants, totaling $11,675 to the following organizations:  Argos Volunteer Fireman’s Inc. received funding to assist with purchasing new gear. The Argos Volunteer Fireman’s Inc. provides fire and rescue protection to the Town of Argos as well as the citizens of Walnut and Green townships. Culver… Continue reading.