When people hurriedly get ready for volatile winter weather, electricity generators are already prepared — and have been for months. As a generation and transmission cooperative, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) works with the power plants it owns to ensure that they are ready to weather the worst each season. That means handling searing summer… Continue reading.

If you’re like me, there are financial aspects of your life that have become commonplace, and you may not give them much thought. For instance, our checking accounts getting dinged monthly for multiple streaming services or the way we get nickel and dimed with endless other subscriptions. As we all look for ways to save… Continue reading.

By Torrie Strong As an Air Force veteran, being the photographer on the 48th Honor Flight for Northeast Indiana was an experience that profoundly touched my heart. The Honor Flight program gives veterans the opportunity to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C., that stand in tribute to their service. For many on this journey, it… Continue reading.

How would you like a personalized comfort zone within your home? One where the temperature is customized to your liking and may be different than the temperature in the shared living areas or other rooms in the house. This flexibility and customization are why mini-split systems, also known as ductless air-source heat pumps, and their… Continue reading.

When Lauren Davis discusses electric cooperative jobs, she admits that few consider a role similar to hers in human resources or the job that began her evolving co-op career.  Davis, the human resources manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance, began her WVPA career in economic development. Her positions are an example of the wide breadth… Continue reading.

Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity, some are based on shared interests or hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Regardless of where or how they are formed, communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging. LaGrange… Continue reading.

Did you know the average household with internet access owns about 17 connected devices? That figure covers a wide range of electronics, including smart phones, computers, streaming devices, smart speakers, home assistants and more. Given our increasing reliance on internet-connected technologies, the likelihood of new cyber threats is ever-present. LaGrange County REMC is deeply committed… Continue reading.

By Arianna Bustos Arianna Bustos — Marketing Intern Arianna Bustos is thrilled to join LaGrange County REMC as the new marketing intern. She is a Lakeland High School senior with a passion for sports, especially softball. Bustos has been playing softball since first grade, which has been a big part of her life. She played… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC employees got a head start on Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day, which will be held on Oct. 11. It provides an opportunity for Indiana’s electric cooperatives to work collectively toward making a positive impact on our great state. LaGrange County REMC employees were able to help pack meals for Feed My Starving… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

You’ve likely heard or read that most automakers are transitioning many or all their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. We regularly receive inquiries about electric vehicles (EVs) from LaGrange County REMC members, so… Continue reading.

For just pennies a month, the power of our members joining together is making a huge impact on our community. Thanks to our participating members in the Operation Round Up program for allowing their bills to be rounded-up each month to the nearest dollar. Since the beginning of the program in January 2002, more than… Continue reading.