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Reliable power for today — and tomorrow
Ringing in a new year sparks renewed hope and optimism about the future. As the CEO of LaGrange County REMC, it’s a time to reflect on where we are and where we’re going. At the heart of this reflection, I think about ways we can better serve you –– the cooperative members. Our team at… Continue reading.
Playing It Safe Online
In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables from intruders with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables such as your identity, banking and health records and other sensitive information from digital attacks… Continue reading.
Helping You Understand Electricity Prices
You have probably noticed that the daily cost of living has increased across the board. Inflation has impacted everything from the price of gasoline to eggs, and costs for the fuels required to produce electricity have also risen. I wanted to explain some factors that impact electricity prices (and your energy bill) in this month’s… Continue reading.
1,000 broadband connections
It’s finally happened: We’ve reached 1,000 broadband connections! After almost three years of planning and building on our part, 1,000 customers are now able to access high-speed internet in their homes and businesses via their LaGrange County REMC Broadband service. And with the benefits these connections bring, this number is sure to rise — and… Continue reading.
We exist to serve you
“We’re here to serve you.” We’ve all heard this phrase countless times. These words may sound generic, but to us — your local electric cooperative — they mean everything. LaGrange County REMC was created to serve our community. Back in the day, neighbors banded together and formed our co-op for the common good. In our… Continue reading.
Working to serve you better
Providing reliable power to you is, and will always be, a top priority for LaGrange County REMC. These days, power reliability seems to be making news now more than ever. As the energy industry continues to transition and more segments of the economy are becoming electrified, such as vehicles, machinery and even lawn equipment, additional… Continue reading.
Sustaining a reliable electric system
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This popular adage is often used in conversation or a story when someone is about to do something foolish or risky. If they heed this advice, it means they did not commit to “one basket,” but instead hedged their bets with multiple… Continue reading.
Recognizing our lineworkers
Most electric customers are grateful for the service that keeps their homes and businesses humming along month after month through the heat of the summer and the biting cold of our Indiana winters. But most rarely think about the individuals who make that service possible. In a day when we depend on it so much,… Continue reading.
Take advantage of energy efficiency
As a member of LaGrange County REMC, you’re in a unique position to take advantage of energy-efficiency programs offered by the cooperative. Because we are a not-for-profit organization, our goal is to provide safe, reliable power at the most affordable price for our members. This means helping you save money on your monthly electric bill…. Continue reading.
Capital credits and cooperatives
For consumers today, there are tempting offers all around. However, there are few places where your input is welcome and your contributions can come back around to benefit you. LaGrange County REMC provides one of the rare opportunities where some of the money you put in can make its way back to you and you… Continue reading.
REMC broadband connects first customer
It wasn’t that long ago that we rolled up our sleeves and went to work to transform an idea into reality: bring fiber-fast internet to the community. LaGrange County REMC Broadband was launched on June 10, 2021, and fiber construction began shortly after, on July 27. Building a fiber broadband network from scratch is no… Continue reading.
Enjoying a season of reflection
As we reach the end of 2022, I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on the year that’s almost gone and the new one to come. LaGrange County REMC takes pride in our efforts to overcome challenges as well as grow a new community-changing service as we serve you, our members. We’ve seen our crews head… Continue reading.