At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as “capital credits” to each member based on the amount of electricity purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s financially… Continue reading.
When LaGrange County REMC employees would normally be setting up tables and unloading soda, buns and chips, we were instead testing out our training room to broadcast our annual meeting live on Facebook. It was a strange feeling, knowing we wouldn’t get to celebrate with you, our members, in person with our traditional lunch and… Continue reading.
My mom’s go-to phrase anytime my sister or I left a door open on the house is one many will recognize: “Were you born in a barn?!” From a building science perspective, I need to talk to you about opening your doors and windows during the summer months and how my mom — and your… Continue reading.
Did you know you can purchase your water heater directly from your trusted electric cooperative? That’s us! LaGrange County REMC. Whether you’re replacing your old water heater or installing one in a new home, we provide an energy efficient option in A.O. Smith’s water heaters, and we do it at cost. The water heaters, which… Continue reading.
June 10 marked one of the worst and most widespread storms to affect our system in decades. Within minutes of storm clouds appearing in the distance, the sky was dark and up to 90-mph winds were tearing down trees and utility poles throughout LaGrange County. The sun came back out within an hour of the… Continue reading.
When the power goes out, we expect it to be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm or natural disaster causes widespread damage, extended outages may result. Our line crews work long, hard hours to restore service safely to the greatest number of consumers in the shortest time possible. Here’s what’s going… Continue reading.
We know our members are seeing a pick up in activity. You may see large fiber reels and wonder what is happening. New damper boxes and shelters are going in throughout the area. It’s a very exciting time! But, we also know there are some questions about when we will get to hook up service… Continue reading.
You might plant shrubs and bushes to make your yard look nicer. They might also lower your energy bill. Careful landscape planning can help protect a house from summer’s hot sun and winter’s cold winds. Here’s a quick guide to saving energy through smart planting: Determine the climate in your community and even in your… Continue reading.
When you plug a lamp or an appliance into a socket, you expect to be able to turn it on. Sometimes, though, you’ll find that the outlet is “dead.” Before you call an electrician, check a few things out: Plug something different into the same outlet. It could be that the problem is with the… Continue reading.
In July 2019 I wrote to you about how much fun we had at our first annual Charity Fish Fry, where we raised $4,000 for the American Cancer Society. Later in the magazine we advertised chances to win free tickets to Louisville Bats games and promoted our bucket truck rides at the Clark County 4-H… Continue reading.
