Earth Day, held on April 22, aims to shine a light on the environment and the steps we can take to protect it. But did you know? • The first Earth Day was in 1970. • Earth Day is now celebrated by more than 190 countries and 5,000 environmental agencies. • More than 1 billion… Continue reading.

If you opened your January electric bill and thought, “That seems high,” you weren’t alone. When bills jump, it’s natural to ask what changed. One question I’ve heard quite a bit lately is whether data centers and large energy users are driving up electricity costs. Here’s what I can tell you. In February, we announced… Continue reading.

Since I’ve been talking about the increase in electric rates the last couple of months, I thought I’d give you answers to two of our most frequently asked questions. HOW ARE MY ELECTRIC RATES DETERMINED? LaGrange County REMC is a cooperative. The unique thing about our business structure is that those receiving the service (that’s… Continue reading.

Do you contribute to Operation Round Up with your bill each month? If you’re part of the nearly 80% of members who do, thank you for starting 2026 off right with your donation, which will support many organizations throughout the year! For those who need a refresher, LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up program allows… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC lineman Atticus Klopfenstein was one of 30 lineworkers who graduated recently from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative…. Continue reading.

Each year, LaGrange County REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice. The only requirements for applying are that the student must be an actively enrolled senior, their parents’ or legal guardians’ primary residence must be within LaGrange County REMC’s territory… Continue reading.

When a major storm causes widespread damage, electricity cannot be restored with the flip of a switch. Here’s how it’s done methodically, efficiently and safely. Every electric cooperative follows a basic principle when it comes to restoring power: priority is given to the lines that get the most back in service the quickest. Here’s a… Continue reading.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer.  In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.

As a follow-up to last month’s discussion on rising costs and upcoming rate adjustments, I want to focus on one major factor affecting electric utilities everywhere — the increasing cost of equipment and materials needed to keep your power reliable. When electricity is working properly, the infrastructure behind it often goes unnoticed. Poles, wires, transformers,… Continue reading.