Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.

We’ve been talking a lot about how great LaGrange County REMC Broadband is, but don’t just take my word for it — hear from your friends and neighbors! At LaGrange County REMC, we pride ourselves on being member-focused. When we expanded into broadband, our goal was simple — provide fast, reliable internet with the same… Continue reading.

by Jake Taylor, Energy Advisor LaGrange County REMC When outdoor temperatures soar, our electricity use increases. That’s because our air conditioners are running longer and more often to counteract sweltering outdoor temperatures. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same times — in the morning and early evenings — and that… Continue reading.

Thanks to all of you who joined us for the virtual Annual Meeting that aired on Facebook on June 6. Three directors were reelected in unopposed races. They were Shane Rasler in District 5, Jeff Brill in District 6, and Roger Domer in District 7 (at-large). More than 550 members voted in this year’s election…. 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 claims… Continue reading.

It’s spare change that makes a big difference. Thanks to our participating members for allowing their bills to be rounded-up each month to the nearest dollar. Since the beginning of the program in January of 2002, over $725,000 has been given back to our community. The money has been used by organizations who serve all… Continue reading.

As you’ve read in past issues, the cooperative did not host an Annual Meeting this year but will instead host five, special Member Appreciation Events throughout the year. We want to show gratitude for the continued support from our members and the fair is next! We will be in the Community Building at certain times… Continue reading.

Soak up the sun and the water but avoid the shock In or around pools It’s easy to hop out of the pool and not think about turning up the music or jumping in and making a huge splash all over nearby electrical appliances. But doing so can be dangerous. Instead, use battery-operated appliances. If… Continue reading.

During summer months, run large appliances that emit heat such as clothes dryers and dishwashers during the evening when the outdoor temperature is lower. Running heat-emitting appliances in the evening will reduce indoor heat gain during the day when outdoor temperatures are highest and ultimately keep your air conditioner from working harder than necessary. Source:… Continue reading.

Congratulations to these six winners in May! Judith B. Cory C. Dale C. Tony G. John L. Stanley N. 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… Continue reading.

Shedding light on reliability This past Memorial Day weekend, more than 100,000 people across Louisiana had an “unexpected outage.” To the regional electrical grid operator, it was a “load shed” event. Some folks called it a “black out.” Whatever label is used, people lost their power. As Wabash Valley Power Alliance’s CEO, this is what… Continue reading.