Many electric space heaters advertise they can slash your electric bill, but what they don’t advertise is that they can also cause that bill to increase significantly. Whether it’s a standard electric space heater you see at Lowe’s, Menards or Walmart or a “ruby quartz” or “infrared” souped-up model advertised in a newspaper or billboard,… Continue reading.
Voting will take place online and via mail in voting. A Virtual Annual Meeting will be available on April 5. Marshall County REMC will mail voting material to the home of each member. This will allow 30 days to cast your vote prior to the virtual Annual Meeting on April 5. We are using a… Continue reading.
Dr. Richard Leeper, left, was recognized at the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Annual Meeting in December for his service to the cooperative. Leeper has served on the Marshall County REMC board of directors for 25 years. Outgoing Indiana Electric Cooperatives President Walter Hunter, right, congratulates Leeper on his achievement.
Times are changing, and Marshall County REMC is changing with it. Recent improvements and evolution in technology has led to a surge of discussions on the benefits of renewable energy and decarbonization. Plans are being made across the globe to go green, and our wholesale power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, recently announced its own… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC is experiencing supply issues with line material, just as everyone is dealing with the same situation on daily necessities. Suppliers warn that logistic issues could continue into 2023. Lead times for certain materials are as far out as four to six months with some even longer. “Poles are at least four weeks… Continue reading.
Attaching signs, posters, satellite dishes, flags and other objects to utility poles without Marshall County REMC’s consent could pose a serious threat to our linemen. Marshall County REMC linemen have reported utility poles being used as community bulletin boards, satellite mounts and even deer stands. Attaching items to an electric utility pole is not only… Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt | June 8-11 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. APPLY: Apply by Feb. 23 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16-23 Warren County REMC wants to… Continue reading.
You’ve signed the Underground Agreement, now what? Before you can enjoy the fastest internet available, several steps must be completed. Heartland REMC and TWN Communications are working hard to get you connected as quickly as possible; however, each step in the construction process takes time. We know it’s hard to wait for great internet and… Continue reading.
As I’ve noted before in my past columns, the energy industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation as consumer demand for renewable energy sources grows, and innovation and technology continue to advance exponentially. You’re likely witnessing this energy evolution first-hand. In driving across the region, you may have noticed fields of solar panels owned by WVPA… Continue reading.
Camp Kilowatt | June 8-11 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16-23 Steuben County REMC wants to… Continue reading.
LaGrange County REMC received a $1.63 million grant from the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to expand the current fiber broadband project to include an additional 1,204 unserved homes and businesses in LaGrange County. RDOF is an FCC initiative to help fund broadband deployment in unserved and underserved areas in rural… Continue reading.
