Marshall County REMC
Marshall County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Plymouth, Indiana. As a cooperative, Marshall 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 on their electronic devices.
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Steps to restoring service
When Marshall County REMC restores electric service after a storm or other weather-related disaster, it follows a plan to ensure power is back on for the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time and in the safest manner possible. To do that, your electric cooperative uses this priority system when line crews… Continue reading.
Home energy monitors can unearth interesting discoveries
LaGrange County REMC Energy Advisor Jake Taylor helped a co-op member scour his house to find the culprit causing the member’s high energy bills. Taylor started in the homeowner’s basement, at the circuit breaker box. He didn’t have to travel any further. Taylor connected a Sense, which is a home energy monitor that tracks electricity… Continue reading.
Handing in the keys for the last time
When I turned 16, I landed my first paying job working for a small family-owned bookstore. The starting wage was $1.35/hour, and I was thrilled to have money in my pocket at the end of every week. No more “allowance” or asking my parents for money for the things I “needed.” Of course, “needs” in… Continue reading.
Lewallen named new CEO
David Lewallen has advanced to president and CEO at Marshall County REMC. Lewallen brings 16 years of experience to the job. Lewallen has been employed at Marshall County REMC since July 2004. His primary responsibility early in his career included supervising the sales and installation of Marshall County REMC’s Exede Satellite Internet Service, as well… Continue reading.
Batman retires after 17 years and looks forward to a new adventurous chapter
Mark Batman, president and CEO for Marshall County REMC, retired after 17 years of service. Batman began his career at Marshall County REMC in 2003 as the office manager. In 2011, he was promoted to president and CEO where he guided the cooperative through many advancements in leading edge technology including the implementation of the… Continue reading.
MC Fiber Internet
Marshall County Fiber is now available in the area highlighted in green on the map shown below. Members who are interested in receiving fiber to their homes not included in the highlighted area shown are encouraged to submit their information at www.marshallfiber.com at the bottom of the home page. This will help Marshall County Fiber… Continue reading.
2021 youth programs canceled
We regretfully announce the cancellation of the following programs due to concerns related to the ongoing pandemic. Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Touchstone Energy Camp Page Day However, local youth can still participate in the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. All Indiana public, private or homeschooled students in kindergarten through 12th grade during the… Continue reading.
Renewables & Reliability
Renewable energy is playing an increased role in electricity production. While I am in favor of renewables, I am concerned about how much we depend on it. The major forms of renewable energy being produced these days are solar and wind, which are not forms of baseload generation (24/7 electricity production). The industry is retiring… Continue reading.