LaGrange County REMC
LaGrange County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in LaGrange, Indiana. As a cooperative, LaGrange County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information electronically.
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Finding shade
By Jake Taylor It’s human nature to find a cool, comfortable place to relax when the summer temperatures are blazing hot, and the humidity is high enough to curl even the straightest of hair. We can use shade to our advantage to prevent things like sunburns or heat stroke. This concept also works on the… Continue reading.
Utility receipts tax repealed
The Indiana Legislature repealed the Utility Receipts Tax, effective July 1. This tax was a cost that we were required to collect as part of our rate and then pay to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Effective for bills issued after July 6, we have reduced electric rates by approximately 1.4% to reflect this repeal.
REMC welcomes Torrie Strong
Help us welcome Torrie Strong to LaGrange County REMC as the marketing and executive assistant! She joined us in April after working for the State of Michigan as a human resources analyst for the past five and a half years. She is excited that she’ll get the chance to be creative and collaborate with team… Continue reading.
Keep your cool inside this summer
With the hot humid temperatures during the long daylight hours as kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer – literally and figuratively. Yet in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could really pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are… Continue reading.
Navigating the new economy
Costs are rising all around us and, like electric cooperatives across the nation, LaGrange County REMC is feeling the financial pinch. Prior to all the current economic fluctuations, our electric rates stayed remarkably stable for years. In fact, the last time LaGrange County REMC increased our base rates was 2012. We did increase our facility… Continue reading.
Join us for your virtual annual meeting on June 10!
Mark your calendar and plan to join us virtually for the 2022 LaGrange County REMC Annual Meeting on June 10. Members can watch the meeting live on Facebook at 4:30 p.m. You do not need a Facebook account to watch. When you go to our page, facebook.com/lagrangecountyremc, simply scroll down to the post containing our… Continue reading.
Investing in our youth
LaGrange County REMC is proud to announce the recipients of its 2022 scholarships. The cooperative awarded three $1,000 scholarships to help students in our community further their education. To be eligible, the recipients’ parents or guardians must be members of LaGrange County REMC. Candidates were judged based on grade point average, a short autobiography, and… Continue reading.
Power Moves rebate awarded
Perkins Twin Creek Farms recently received a rebate from LaGrange County REMC’s Power Moves program. The farm installed six new robotic milking devices to help automate its milking operation. Pictured, from left to right, are Jake Taylor, energy advisor at LaGrange County REMC, and Jason Perkins and Mitch Perkins, Perkins Twin Creek Farms. To learn… Continue reading.
Spare change making a difference
It’s spare change that makes a big difference. Thanks to participating Operation Round Up members for allowing their bills to be rounded-up each month to the nearest dollar. Since the beginning of the program in January 2002, over $615,000 has been given back to our community. The money has been used by organizations who serve… Continue reading.
Attend Your Co-op’s Annual Meeting
As people plan in-person events following the pandemic-induced isolation the past two years, some are circling calendar dates for a familiar favorite — from their electric cooperative. Many electric co-ops are planning their annual meetings following canceled, scaled down, or virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some co-ops have returned to hosting in-person member events,… Continue reading.