From the morning shower to a final sip before slumber, people use a lot of water during the day — we need it to survive, after all — often without considering the costs circling down the drain with it. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that heating water accounts for about 18 percent of your… 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.

Marshall County REMC Lineman Doug MacLain, along with 13 Indiana electric cooperative lineworkers, traveled to Guatemala as part of an international initiative to bring electricity to a developing area.  “Project Indiana: Empowering Global Communities for a Better Tomorrow” brought electricity to an underdeveloped part of the Central American country. The crew electrified the village of… Continue reading.

Minutes of the 81st Annual Meeting of the Members of Marshall County Rural Electric Membership Corporation on April 2, 2019  The meeting was called to order by Robert Broeker, chairman of the board of directors. The minutes were recorded by Jon Rettinger, secretary of the board of directors. Marc Morrison, representing the Morrison Law Office,… Continue reading.

As any good baseball team brings in a new pitcher in crunch time to close out the game, you also can make upgrades to your home to improve its energy performance when and where it counts to earn the save! Many options are available that can improve your home’s comfort while reducing long-term energy use… Continue reading.

National studies consistently rank power line installers and repairers among the most dangerous jobs in the country, and for good reason. Laboring high in the air wearing heavy equipment and working directly with high voltage creates the perfect storm of a dangerous and unforgiving profession. But electric lineworkers are up to the task. These brave… Continue reading.

The Marshall County REMC office will be closed for Good Friday on April 19. The employees and directors wish you and your family a happy Easter.

Thank you to all the members who attended the 2019 Marshall County REMC Annual Meeting! Results of the election will be published in the May issue of Indiana Connection.

Tod Brems, Operations Manager, 18 years Doug MacLain, Journeyman Lineman, 24 years Chris Ennis, Journeyman Lineman, 8 Years Kenny Eggleston, Journeyman Lineman, 15 years John Yates, Journeyman Lineman, 19 Years Josh VanVactor, Journeyman Lineman, 11 years Zachary Booker, Journeyman Lineman, 2 years Jason Hughes, Second Year Apprentice Lineman, 4 years Sawyer Cripe, Third Year Apprentice… Continue reading.

Members planning to have a new service or service upgrade to their property this spring through fall should contact Dave Lewallen, member services manager at Marshall County REMC. Please be prepared to provide the following information: • Name • Location • Phone • Use of service (house, barn recreation, irrigation, etc.) • Time frame •… Continue reading.