Camp Kilowatt  Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.

We have been getting a lot of questions from our members about the facility charge and wholesale power cost adjustment on their bills since the recent rate increase. It is important to note that prior to the rate increase, the bills had the facility charge and the wholesale power cost adjustment charges included in the… Continue reading.

Doug Mac Lain | Journeyman Lineman | 29 years of service What have you enjoyed most about your job? I have had the pleasure of helping many people over these last 29 years — not only in our backyard, but also during hurricane restoration and even in Guatemala twice. It’s been a blessing to use… Continue reading.

Icicles dangling from your home’s gutters may be a sign that problems are about to gush in. Many people think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may even see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or… Continue reading.

Blasts of winter wind, precipitation and fluctuating temperatures can result in severe freezing rain, sleet, snow and ice storms.  A heavy build-up of ice on power lines can cause wires to snap and utility poles to topple. Falling ice-laden trees or limbs can bring down power lines, cause outages, and threaten life and property. Marshall… Continue reading.

Voting will take place online and via mail-in voting. A virtual Annual Meeting will be available on April 4.  Marshall County REMC will mail voting materials to the homes of all members. This will allow 30 days to cast your vote prior to the virtual Annual Meeting on April 4. We are using a certified… Continue reading.

First and foremost, safety is top priority! Tampering with a meter is extremely dangerous. According to the Cooperative Research Network, a division of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, power surging through a compromised meter can cause an electrical catastrophe. In many cases, removing the meter does not disconnect power as some may assume. A… Continue reading.

As a cooperative member, you have more influence on Marshall County REMC than you might realize. Not only can you contact us to share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences, but you can also take part in guiding the direction of your co-op into the future. Because we are a member-owned electric cooperative, you can serve… Continue reading.

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded three grants to the following organizations:  Bread of Life Community Food Pantry received funding to help upgrade the lighting in its distribution area. This will help the pantry meet food service codes and help with energy efficiency. The Bread of Life Food… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC participated in Indiana’s Electric Cooperatives’ Annual Community Day. Working side-by-side, Indiana’s electric cooperatives demonstrated one of the core cooperative principles: concern for community. Nearly 40 unique service projects were completed throughout the state of Indiana. This initiative provides electric cooperatives the opportunity to use their time, skills and expertise to make a… Continue reading.

The following Marshall County employees are celebrating anniversaries: Laura Hatfield Title: Accountant Years of service: 10 Laura Hatfield and husband Jeff have been married for 32 years. They have one daughter, Kayla, and one son, Mason. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking and taking her dogs to the park.   Linda Emenaker (not pictured) Title: Customer service… Continue reading.