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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REMC team welcomes Radcliff
Tim Radcliff joined LaGrange County REMC as the fiber operations supervisor in late February. He oversees broadband installation, cable maintenance, along with other fiber-related processes. Radcliff has worked in the communications industry for over 25 years, but wanted to get out of the corporate world. “I like the idea of being member-focused. The co-ops are… Continue reading.
Keeping your cool
Summertime is on its way. Many of us are already planning ahead for those hot, humid days when our air conditioners become our best friends. We all know the basic rules of supply and demand — when demand goes up, the price typically goes up. The same goes for electricity: when businesses are operating and… Continue reading.
The value of electricity
Having electricity in your home, even just a few decades ago, seemed miraculous. Since then, more and more aspects of our daily lives have become reliant on electric energy, and we use it all day and night to power our homes and places of business. Even with the rapid pace of innovation and change, for… Continue reading.
Answering the call
To recognize the dangers and difficulties their job entails year around, each April we honor our linemen on National Lineworker Appreciation Day (April 11). Lineworkers are the first ones to respond when the lights go out and are always ready to do what it takes to keep our homes and businesses connected to electricity that… Continue reading.
Now’s the time for an A/C tune-up
By Jake Taylor Ask any mechanic and they’ll tell you — preventative maintenance is key to keeping a car in good running condition. The same holds true for your A/C or heat pump. Three things could happen to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) that reduces its efficiency or causes it to fail. … Continue reading.
Larimer joins REMC team
“It’s way more fun than I thought it would be,” exclaimed Isabelle Larimer, the new customer service representative at LaGrange County REMC, when asked about the best part of her job. Larimer joined the co-op team in late January. Larimer is a Lakeland High School graduate and is currently taking online classes through Indiana University,… Continue reading.
Save the date for REMC’s Annual Meeting
Join us live on Facebook for your annual meeting on Friday, June 10, at 4:30 pm! CEO Mark Leu will share broadband updates, election results and the state of the co-op!
Long-distance charges
Drivers pulling off the interstate to fill their gas tanks may soon encounter another type of auto fueling up during their stops: electric vehicles. Wabash Valley Power is one of eight utility partners planning an electric vehicle fast charger network across Indiana. WVPA plans to install four chargers: near Interstate 65, Interstate 70, Interstate 74… Continue reading.
Grateful for broadband
When life gets busy, sometimes it is good to stop and reflect on everything you have accomplished. While our broadband project hasn’t progressed as fast as we had hoped, the past several months have been full of accomplishments and milestones of which we are grateful. At LaGrange County REMC, we are incredibly appreciative to the… Continue reading.