Derek Haynes, lineman foreman for Miami-Cass REMC, started his career with the cooperative in September 2018 as a lineman. He worked in that position for his first year and transitioned to lead lineman for two years before starting his current position. As lineman foreman, Haynes is responsible for informing the crew of jobs, allocating daily… Continue reading.

Having electricity in your home, even just a few decades ago, seemed miraculous. Since then, more and more aspects of our daily lives have become reliant on electric energy, and we use it all day and night to power our homes and places of business. Even with the rapid pace of innovation and change, for… Continue reading.

To recognize the dangers and difficulties their job entails year around, each April we honor our linemen on National Lineworker Appreciation Day (April 11). Lineworkers are the first ones to respond when the lights go out and are always ready to do what it takes to keep our homes and businesses connected to electricity that… Continue reading.

By Jake Taylor Ask any mechanic and they’ll tell you — preventative maintenance is key to keeping a car in good running condition. The same holds true for your A/C or heat pump. Three things could happen to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) that reduces its efficiency or causes it to fail. … Continue reading.

“It’s way more fun than I thought it would be,” exclaimed Isabelle Larimer, the new customer service representative at LaGrange County REMC, when asked about the best part of her job. Larimer joined the co-op team in late January. Larimer is a Lakeland High School graduate and is currently taking online classes through Indiana University,… Continue reading.

Join us live on Facebook for your annual meeting on Friday, June 10, at 4:30 pm! CEO Mark Leu will share broadband updates, election results and the state of the co-op!

You’ve likely noticed Jay County REMC crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough — but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. This month, as we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April… Continue reading.

Usually, the phrase “all circuits are busy” is bad, but not when it comes to All Circuit Electrical, LLC. Owned and operated by Ryan Hurt, All Circuit Electrical may be busy, but for a good reason. With the ability to handle commercial, residential, industrial, agricultural, and solar installations, there is never a dull day at… Continue reading.

The Arbor Day Foundation encourages thoughtful practices that help preserve community trees while also serving Jay County REMC’s members. This illustration below demonstrates effective planting by placing the right tree in the right place. Trees properly placed can lower line clearance costs for the co-op, reduce tree mortality, and result in healthier trees for years… Continue reading.