If you’re planning to cook feasts or create treats this holiday season, follow these basic safety tips:  Test Smoke Detectors — Make sure they’re working properly. Watch Your Sleeves — This is not a good time for loose sleeves. Put A Lid On It — Have lids handy in case of a grease fire. Old… Continue reading.

After nearly 30 years in the electric cooperative industry, Kevin Dreibelbis is not easily surprised. That changed in September when he earned the 2020 Tom Taylor Award from Indiana Electric Cooperatives — a shock he didn’t at all see coming but was thankful to receive. “Receiving an award such as this from Indiana Electric Cooperatives,… Continue reading.

People updating their homes and replacing outdated HVAC systems are more frequently considering mini split heat pumps. This newer technology provides more flexibility and energy efficiency compared to many other options. Our Power Moves team has received four times as many mini and multi split system rebates this year compared to this time in 2019…. Continue reading.

As an electric cooperative, our top priority is always to provide reliable, affordable energy to you, the members we serve. Because we are a co-op, our mission is to enrich the lives of our members and serve the long-term interests of our local community — and this mission has never been more critical than in… Continue reading.

When we celebrate the co-op, we’re celebrating you. You built us more than 80 years ago, and we give back in kind each and every day. As LaGrange County REMC celebrates Co-op Month this month, we want to reinforce our mission to always focus on what’s best for our members, day in and day out. … Continue reading.

Passing the torch is never easy, but the appointment of two new leaders made the transition that much smoother. With the retirement of former Operations Manager Terry Helmer earlier this year, the leadership of the operations department — including the right-of-way crew and linemen — was in flux. But soon, two dedicated employees found themselves… Continue reading.

We’d also like to welcome Owen Bowersox, our newest right-of-way crew member! Bowersox, from right over the border in Sturgis, Michigan, started in July after coming to the co-op from a background in the steel construction industry. With high regard for the crew that has been teaching him the ropes, Bowersox is happy with his… Continue reading.

Though the trees are changing color and the leaves are beginning to fall, the need for environmental protection and care doesn’t stop with the end of summer. That’s why LaGrange County REMC provides a way to give back that spans the entire year — our EnviroWatts program. Participation in the program is a two-fold benefit…. Continue reading.

If your pleasant warm shower is quickly chilled by a sudden rush of cold water, it may be time to consider replacing your home’s water heater. Fortunately, a variety of options exist that can lower long-term energy costs, including heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). They utilize the same technology found in heat pump heating and… Continue reading.

Why is voting important?  Author Sharon Salzberg explained, “Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world,” and politician Jens Stoltenberg said, “By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinions and the basis for actions.” Or someone who put it more bluntly, comedian George… Continue reading.

A local partnership turned a house into an energy efficient home. Construction of the newest LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity home was recently completed and came with a multitude of firsts for the community.  Located near Royer Lake, the 1,100-square-foot home was made possible through a partnership with the Lakeland High School Building Trades program… Continue reading.