Does it seem odd that a company would encourage people to use less of what it sells? Probably. But then, Wabash Valley Power has always been a different kind of electric company. If you’re not familiar with Wabash Valley Power, we are the wholesale electricity supplier for 23 local electric cooperatives in Indiana, Illinois, and… Continue reading.

Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and following the recommendation of Gov. Eric Holcomb, the board of directors of Marshall County REMC postponed the cooperative’s annual membership meeting that was scheduled for April 7.   The board of directors continues to monitor the situation to determine the best option for the Marshall County… Continue reading.

The 2020 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, which was scheduled for June 18-25 in Washington, D.C., and the 2020 Touchstone Energy Camp scheduled for June 3-6 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, have been canceled.  The disruptions caused by COVID-19 are expected to persist into the summer. The health, safety and well-being of tour delegates and… Continue reading.

Power outages — they’re no fun for our members who are suddenly left in the dark and for our crew members who respond at all hours of the day and night. But, with the intricate web of power lines crisscrossing neighborhoods and open country, they are a reality.  Marshall County REMC had 672 outages from… Continue reading.

The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures. Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to: Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool breeze in the evening and overnight… Continue reading.

Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and following the recommendation of Gov. Eric Holcomb, the board of directors of Marshall County REMC has decided to postpone the cooperative’s annual membership meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church.   Our board of directors will continue to monitor the… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC has begun changing out all the A/C, water heater and pool pump load control switches on its system because the old switches are obsolete with the new metering system. The REMC is working with Bill’s Heating & Cooling, a licensed HVAC contractor, on replacing all the switches.   If you haven’t received… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC linemen are responsible for keeping over 1,000 miles of line across six counties working. Because of them, we’re able to bring power to your home and our local community 24/7, regardless of the weather, holidays, birthday parties or other important occasions.  Beyond the years of specialized education, it takes determination and a… 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.