Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives serve over 42 million people and power over 22 million businesses, homes, schools, and farms in 48 states. You might be surprised by the number of co-ops of all kinds that are around you. Co-ops have been formed to sell produce and electricity, offer financial and banking services, provide housing and health care,… Continue reading.

In the early 1930’s, electric power was only available in major metropolitan areas. Businesses and homes there had access to electricity, while others weren’t as lucky. Residents in rural areas lived without hope of electric capability until political action was initiated. Before they were consumer-owners, small groups of farmers and rural residents across the state… Continue reading.

Each year, Marshall County REMC provides the materials and division leaders for the 4-H Electric program. Once a month for four months leading up to the fair, REMC organizes a meeting where 4-H students can come to work on their projects, learn about electricity and get assistance from professionals in the electric industry. REMC would… Continue reading.

The Operation Round Up board awarded $5,000 to three organizations to support the work they do in the community. Brotherhood of Professional Police Officers and Emergency Services received funding to help provide gift cards during the holiday season to senior citizens with limited or fixed incomes who often have insufficient funds to buy needed medicines… Continue reading.

After 10 years of dedication and commitment to Operation Round Up and the community, Janet Howard, chairman, and Doug Kucera, secretary, retired from the program. Since Operation Round Up began in 2013, Howard and Kucera have been fundamental to the program’s success. They continually went above and beyond their duties to ensure the program helped… Continue reading.

Before conducting home energy audits as LaGrange County REMC’s Energy Advisor, Jake Taylor was involved in building houses — from breaking ground to handing the keys to the new homeowner. He also taught a trades class to many of the young builders working on them and showed them the potential of a career. Taylor spent… Continue reading.

On Tuesday, June 25, at about 10:15 a.m., a strong storm system produced heavy rain and high winds that caused widespread damage to our power grid throughout Marshall County. At peak, Marshall County REMC had almost 5,000 of our 8,000 meters out of power for an extended period. Most of the damage to the REMC… Continue reading.

In June, Marshall County REMC board member Steve Ringer retired from the Marshall County REMC board of directors after 35 years of service. Ringer enjoyed the opportunity to learn and experience the ever-changing electrical industry and would like to thank the co-op members for allowing him to serve as a director for many years. We… Continue reading.

In June, Marshall County Fiber hosted its official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Marshall County REMC office. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted to celebrate the new logo and to educate the community on the MCF partnership and internet service offered to the rural areas throughout Marshall County. Employees from both Marshall County REMC and RTC Fiber… Continue reading.