Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
The promotion of Noble REMC’s recent broadband internet survey was hard to miss. We sent a letter with each member’s bill, wrote about it here in this magazine and linked to it directly on our website, our mobile SmartHub app and social media. We didn’t want to miss any opportunities to hear from as many… Continue reading.
Electric vehicles are no longer a vision and hope for our future. They’re our present. Noble REMC is ready to help those who are hoping to join the EV revolution. More than 5 million EVs are estimated to be on the road by 2024. Recently, the co-op worked with Country Heritage Winery in LaOtto to… Continue reading.
As we wrap up the second year of this column, I found myself looking over past articles to see what “game changer” I may have missed when it comes to lowering your electric bill without breaking the bank. Then it hit me! I completely forgot to write about heat pump water heaters. A heat pump,… Continue reading.
Congratulations to Brian Hawk for earning his certification from the Building Performance Institute! Being a BPI-certified Professional means Hawk is at the top of his field with a wide breadth of knowledge in energy efficiency and comfort for homes and businesses, meaning he can solve members’ trickiest problems. He’ll maintain this certification for three years… Continue reading.
After nearly 30 years in the electric cooperative industry, Kevin Dreibelbis is not easily surprised. That changed in September when he earned the 2020 Tom Taylor Award from Indiana Electric Cooperatives – a shock he didn’t at all see coming but was thankful to receive. “Receiving an award such as this from Indiana Electric Cooperatives,… Continue reading.
It’s customary that we announce news about the co-op to our members before it becomes public knowledge, but recently, certain opportunities with tight deadlines made that impossible. As you’ve probably learned by now, LaGrange County REMC has applied for $5 million in LaGrange County Major Moves funding to launch broadband internet services to our members…. Continue reading.
Planning for the new year? Think about how you pay your electric bills. Advancements in technology allow LaGrange County REMC to continually provide you, our members, with more opportunities to customize your electricity to your lifestyle. With 2021 just around the corner, keep these options in mind: Keep it consistent You may find it hard… Continue reading.
Many of us enjoy the satisfaction of standing over the air supply register when the furnace kicks in, warming our cold toes first thing in the morning. Unfortunately, that usually means that you have a single-stage furnace that only discharges air at one rate. That also means that you have one of the least efficient… Continue reading.
Congratulations to LaGrange County REMC Energy Advisor Jake Taylor for renewing his certification from the Building Performance Institute! Being a BPI-certified Professional means Taylor is at the top of his field with a wide breadth of knowledge in energy efficiency and comfort for homes and businesses, meaning he can solve members’ trickiest problems. He’ll maintain… Continue reading.
If you’re planning to cook feasts or create treats this holiday season, follow these basic safety tips: Test Smoke Detectors — Make sure they’re working properly. Watch Your Sleeves — This is not a good time for loose sleeves. Put A Lid On It — Have lids handy in case of a grease fire. Old… Continue reading.
