Rebates: The deadline to apply for an Orange County REMC rebate for energy efficient HVAC and water heating equipment is Dec. 1. Visit our website www.myremc.coop for more info and an application. Geothermal Tax Credit: The federal tax credit for purchasing a geothermal HVAC unit has been extended through 2019, but then will be stepped… Continue reading.
Thurman retires Lineworkers are often called upon to work in the most difficult of circumstances, and yet they often are loyal to the job, working for decades in the worst weather, and the longest hours. After 25 years of serving Orange County REMC members, Journeyman Lineman Ed Thurman has retired. He started his career with… Continue reading.
Autumn is the time of year when your energy bill typically gets a break, before the extreme temperatures of winter set in. Here are a few ways you can maximize energy savings this time of year, and heading into winter. Open the blinds or curtains on your south-facing windows for some free solar gain during… Continue reading.
This Halloween, be aware that the hungry little vampires who ring your doorbell aren’t the only ones you need to be afraid of. Energy vampires inside your home are sucking electricity right out of the wires — for no good reason. Energy vampires are appliances and electronic devices that you leave plugged in when nobody… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC linemen Doug MacLain, Zachary Booker and Jason Hughes spoke about electrical hazards and safety tips at the Culver Young Farmers’ Safety Day on Sept. 12 at Co-Alliance in Argos.
Years of service: 25 Title: Journeyman Lineman Doug MacLain and his wife, Kay, have been married for 32 years. Together they have two daughters, Nicole and Victoria, and one son, Ryan. MacLain enjoys golfing, hunting, making toy semi-truck models and DIY projects with his wife. Marshall County REMC thanks you for your 25 years of… Continue reading.
The Operation Round Up Board was honored to support the American Legion Post 27 in bringing the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) to Marshall County on Sept. 12-15. This 80% scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., spans 360 feet and is 8 feet high at its apex. Listed on the wall… Continue reading.
When you think of October, crisp mornings, the changing color of the leaves, and, if you’re a sports fan, football might naturally come to mind. But October is notable for another reason. It is National Cooperative Month. During this month, your cooperative, along with others across the country, celebrate who we are and, more importantly,… Continue reading.
