Before conducting home energy audits as LaGrange County REMC’s Energy Advisor, Jake Taylor was involved in building houses — from breaking ground to handing the keys to the new homeowner. He also taught a trades class to many of the young builders working on them and showed them the potential of a career. Taylor spent… Continue reading.

Following the successful completion of the Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting held virtually on June 8, the board of directors recently convened for their reorganization meeting. After Wayne Gingerich informed the board of his desire to step back from a chairman role. Corp. Council James McEntarfer then facilitated the election process for the following new… Continue reading.

In this article series, we explore terminology commonly used by internet providers. We will delve into how these terms relate to automobiles and driving through text and graphic illustrations. As the series progresses, we will continue building on the automobile concept. Internet bandwidth Internet bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred… Continue reading.

Summer means fun in the sun and spending time in the water to cool off. But remember, electricity and water never mix! Read the safety tips below and fill in the blanks with the correct choice from the word bank.  1. When possible, use __________ operated or rechargeable devices when you’re near water sources like… Continue reading.

Although buses are once again shuttling students to school, the sweltering summer heat still kicks on the air conditioning, draining more money from wallets. While it’s early in the school year for tests, there are three elementary steps to long-term energy savings and keeping more money in your wallet. Just seal, insulate, and equip to… Continue reading.

The director election results are in, with a record year totaling 1,500 members participating. Congratulations to the following directors: Videos can be viewed on YouTube, Facebook, and our website. Thank you to all who voted and watched the weekly Annual Meeting videos.

The long summer sunlight hours offer unique opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors. The sun can also inspire ideas — and even power activities — for families looking to have fun. More technology utilizes solar power, offering new tools and ideas for things to do. Families can spend time together with a variety… Continue reading.

Did you know that a ceiling fan could allow you to raise the thermostat setting without affecting your comfort? Fans create a wind-chill effect on your skin to make you feel cooler. Raising the temperature and using a fan can help you use less energy running your air conditioner. You may even be able to… Continue reading.

These strategies will help you save energy and keep costs down during the summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Use your windows to keep out heat Operate your thermostat efficiently Keep your cooling system running efficiently Consider a range of appliances and lighting options Keep hot… Continue reading.