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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Operation Round Up Update
In July, the following organizations received Operation Round Up grants: • Blessings in a Backpack of Triton received funding to help feed elementary students this school year. Blessings in a Backpack sends food home with students in need each Friday to ensure they do not go hungry over the weekend. Blessings in a Backpack of… Continue reading.
Ann Fitzgerald retires from Operation Round Up board
Marshall County REMC would like to thank Ann Fitzgerald for her six years of service as chairperson of the Operation Round Up board. Fitzgerald is one of the original board members from when the program began in 2013. She has helped allocate $124,000 to the Marshall County community making sure every penny is well spent…. Continue reading.
Smart grid construction begins
In August, Electricom, Marshall County REMC’s contractor, began building out the smart grid (shown in the map above). Contractors will have several crews working in the highlighted areas on the map at one time. All trucks will be labeled with the Marshall County REMC logo. The project is expected to take 90 days to complete…. Continue reading.
Don’t fall behind!
As school buses resume roaming roads and the sun starts setting sooner, it won’t be long before autumn arrives. Yet before pumpkin pie aroma fills the air and Halloween costumes decorate storefronts, you can still take advantage of the late summer to prepare your home for the fall and winter. Some suggested considerations include: Tackling… Continue reading.
4-H Electric program winners
Division 1 Champion: Adam HarrisReserve Champion: Levi Wright Division 2 Champion: Trenton Lucas Division 3 Champion: Reed SelnerReserve Champion: Anthony Padilla Division 4 Champion: Travis BarnhartReserve Champion: Carter Filson Junior Grand Champion Reed Selner Junior Reserve Grand Champion Adam Harris Advanced Electric Champion: Caleb PoiselReserve Champion: Connor Tracy Advanced Electronics Champion: Trenton Barnhart Senior Grand… Continue reading.
4-H Electric students tour RapidView LLC
Every year, Marshall County REMC teams up with Fulton County REMC to provide a unique learning experience for the 4-H Electric students. The goal is to focus on electricity and the many ways industries use electricity to make their businesses successful. Rapid View has made several upgrades to its electrical system to accommodate the growing… Continue reading.
Local students enjoy youth programs
Touchstone Energy Camp Marshall County REMC sponsored five local students to attend the annual Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, June 5-8. Students enjoyed rock climbing, swimming, horseback riding, bucket truck rides and much more. In addition, students learned about the role of electric cooperatives and renewable energy. Shown at right from left,… Continue reading.
Plan for the future to save money…and stay comfy!
The excitement of buying a house can soon be tempered by additional price tags that come with the purchased property. Older houses frequently mean older appliances and heating and cooling systems, which also are likely more inefficient than newer systems available today. They may even require you to plan for replacements in the not-too-distant future…. Continue reading.
Stay comfy this summer – and save!
The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures — and energy bills with it! 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… Continue reading.