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Marshall Logo_BlueYellow_withLinemanMarshall 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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Avoiding the energy rush

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Posted on Nov 28, 2016 in Marshall County REMC

Did you know that when you use electricity often matters as much as how much electricity you consume? It’s no surprise that electricity use fluctuates throughout the day based on consumer demand. Electric co-ops must be able to provide enough electricity to meet the energy demands of their members during times of highest energy use,… Continue reading.

Grants awarded to local organizations

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Posted on Nov 28, 2016 in Marshall County REMC

On Oct. 25, the Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up® board awarded grants, totaling $3,525, to three organizations. Blessings in a Backpack of Plymouth received funding to assist in providing food to children. Blessings in a Backpack sends food items home each Friday, during the school year, with kids who don’t have food to eat… Continue reading.

Battery basics

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Posted on Nov 28, 2016 in Marshall County REMC

Batteries provide a portable, and usually safe, source of electricity. From batteries in our cell phones to industrial-sized backups, we rely on them every day. Although they may seem harmless, safety should always be a top concern when using and replacing batteries. Batteries produce hydrogen gas. When hydrogen gas mixes with oxygen and meets an… Continue reading.

Stay away from scams

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Posted on Oct 25, 2016 in Marshall County REMC

Marshall County REMC advises members to use extreme caution when paying their bills online or through the Marshall County REMC mobile app. Other websites claiming to be Marshall County REMC payment portals may charge a fee to sign up on their site or could potentially be a scam. The online bill payment customer service portal… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC participates in Ag Day

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Posted on Oct 25, 2016 in Marshall County REMC

The annual Marshall County Ag Day was held Thursday, Sept. 15, for area third graders at Centennial Park in Plymouth. Children learned about the value of agriculture to our community. Presenter topics included bees/pollination, electric safety, ducks, swine, sheep, goats, dairy, beef, conservation of natural resources, crop production, farm safety and draft horses. Journeyman Lineman… Continue reading.

Digital devices impact energy use

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Posted on Oct 19, 2016 in Marshall County REMC

Ah, the Digital Age. We have gadgets galore; the ability to manage our homes in new and innovative ways; brilliant images and captivating sounds of modern entertainment options; and, of course, the internet. Clearly, digital devices reign supreme. Yet these cool new capabilities come with a couple of pitfalls — vampire loads and the issue… Continue reading.

Deck the halls with boughs of safety

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Posted on Oct 19, 2016 in Marshall County REMC

When Ralphie Parker’s dad attempts to plug his glorious but tragically fra-gee-lee “Italian” leg lamp into an overloaded wall outlet in the holiday movie classic “A Christmas Story,” there first came a “snap of a few sparks” and the “whiff of ozone” before the lamp blazed forth in the front window. While that’s a funny… Continue reading.

Use LEDs and save this holiday season

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Posted on Oct 19, 2016 in A Co-op Perspective, Kankakee Valley REMC, Marshall County REMC, Tipmont

The holidays are just around the corner. And because displays go up earlier and earlier in the stores, you’ve no doubt been tempted to purchase new holiday lights. Light-emitting diodes, more commonly known as LEDs, consume far less electricity than incandescent bulbs, and decorative LED light strings such as Christmas tree lights are no different…. Continue reading.

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