October is National Co-op Month — and this year, the United Nations has gone even further, declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. What does that mean? Maybe not much at first glance. But for me, it’s a powerful reminder that co-ops aren’t just another business model. They are something better. A few years ago,… Continue reading.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly popular tool for many industries and even in our daily lives. AI is a hot topic sometimes exciting, sometimes a little scary. It has the potential to bring many opportunities and a few challenges to the electric utility sector. But machine learning takes time, and were still in… Continue reading.

The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, recognizing the vital role cooperatives play in fostering sustainable development and strengthening communities. As a locally owned and operated electric cooperative, LaGrange County REMC is excited to celebrate this milestone by showcasing the impact we make right here in northeast Indiana. WHAT MAKES COOPERATIVES… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC congratulates the following winners of our July drawing: You could be next! We’re giving our current autopay customers a chance to win a $25 bill credit. Six winners will be drawn each month. Sign up for ACH draft or autopay from a bank account and you will be entered into the drawing. … 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 Operation Round Up members for allowing their bills to be rounded up each month to the nearest dollar. Since January 2002, more than $730,000 has been given back locally. The funds… Continue reading.

Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.

When summer heats up, our electric bills tend to increase as air conditioners are working overtime, driving up home energy consumption. LaGrange County REMC is your local not-for-profit electricity provider, and we are committed to helping you beat the heat without breaking the bank.  As the temperatures get hotter over the next few months, we… Continue reading.

Smart technologies make our homes more comfortable, convenient and energy efficient. By connecting your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling and home security — they can even communicate with other smart devices in the home.  While not all smart home products are specifically designed with energy savings in mind,… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC is attempting to locate former members who have unclaimed capital credits. These capital credits were retired and issued during 2022.  A list of the individuals who did not cash their check has been posted on our website at lagrangeremc.com. Click ‘Unclaimed Capital Credits’ for the list of names.   If no one… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC congratulates the following winners of our June drawing! You could be next! Enter to win a $25 bill credit. We’re giving our current autopay customers a chance to win a $25 bill credit. Six winners will be drawn each month! Sign up for ACH draft or autopay from a bank account and… Continue reading.

As you’ve read in past issues, the cooperative did not host an Annual Meeting this year. Instead, we are hosting five, special Member Appreciation Events throughout the year. We want to show gratitude for the continued support from our members and the Milkcan game is next! We will be at Prairie Heights on Sept. 5… Continue reading.