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.
It takes a village. While you’ve probably seen our lineworkers out on a job site or spoken to our energy advisor during an audit, there are many behind the scenes at LaGrange County REMC who also labor tirelessly to help keep the lights on. However, they do so with little or no public recognition or… Continue reading.
Members on Royer Lake celebrated Earth Day early and in a special way this year. LaGrange County REMC linemen spent their morning April 21 installing three poles around the lake to serve as perches for ospreys to eventually build their nests. For those who have never seen an osprey, they are a large raptor (hawk),… Continue reading.
This year has brought unprecedented challenges for our communities, as schools, businesses and workplaces closed due to COVID-19. With safety as our first priority, LaGrange County REMC also made the tough decision to cancel our in-person Annual Meeting and transition the business meeting online. Members can watch the meeting live on Facebook at 4:30 p.m…. Continue reading.
While some of our youth programs were canceled this year due to COVID-19, LaGrange County REMC is proud to announce the recipients of our 2020 scholarships. We awarded three $1,000 scholarships to help students in our community further their education. To be eligible, the recipients’ parents or guardians must be members of LaGrange County REMC…. Continue reading.
While the world may have stopped for a while, LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up continued to give back to make sure our community’s youth remain successful. We’re grateful for the nearly 75% of LaGrange County REMC members who participate in the program, allowing their electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar… Continue reading.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heartland REMC 2020 Annual Member Meeting has been canceled. The meeting, originally scheduled for June 27, draws an average of 4,000 people. To keep the members and employees safe and to comply with social distancing guidelines during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Heartland REMC board of directors decided to… Continue reading.
Heartland REMC continues to grow and maintain a strong financial position. In 2019, this financial strength allowed the board of directors to approve and pay out members’ capital credits up to a 30-year rotation. This strong financial position also brought about the board’s approval of the high-speed broadband internet project in 2019. The groundwork and… Continue reading.
2019 was highlighted with the announcement of our broadband project. This project will bring true high-speed internet to our entire service area including members and non-members. High-speed internet has become such a crucial part of our everyday lives that it has become virtually essential to function in this technology-enhanced world. With a large part of… Continue reading.
Years of power tool shopping for Father’s Days past have probably yielded the dad in your life a garage or shed full of handy gadgets. This year, give him the tools he needs to use his stockpile safely. For table saws and other large tools, give your dad a motor safety switch with a large… Continue reading.
June is Home Safety Month. It’s a good time to check for all kinds of hazards in your home, especially when electricity is involved. Start with a self-audit of your home — something you should turn into an annual ritual. Check that all of your appliances are still in working order by turning them on… Continue reading.
It’s Father’s Day, Dad, and you’re probably itching to get outside and use those new power tools you just unwrapped. But beware: Home repairs can be a dangerous undertaking when electricity is involved. So, use care with electrical equipment and steer clear of power lines. Use common sense and a bit of caution when you’re… Continue reading.
Heating and cooling costs account for around half of a user’s energy bill according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To reduce energy use and cut home energy costs, the most impact can be made by programming the thermostat. The right thermostat settings could yield energy savings of 8-15%, and new technology is making it… Continue reading.
