What do you get when you add labor shortages to material shortages in an economy recovering from  a worldwide pandemic?  The answer? Supply chain issues. Simply put, supply chain problems emerge when the availability of critical equipment and materials decreases as demand grows. It’s affecting us in the electric industry as more and more consumers… Continue reading.

You may receive an email from us this month or next asking you to participate in a residential co-op member survey.  Formerly, this survey was done via telephone but it is now being done by email.  The survey helps our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, determine how much power we’ll need in the near future. … Continue reading.

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.

Budget billing allows members to pay a set amount each month making your monthly payments more predictable.  Members can now sign up for budget billing at any point! Members must have 12 months of billing history on file to sign up for budget billing. Call our office at 574-936-3161 for more information or to get… Continue reading.

Brian Perry is Marshall County REMC’s new member services manager.  Perry, formerly the building trades instructor at John Glenn School Corporation, will assist members with new services, upgrades, and high energy use inquiries. Additional responsibilities will include safety education, commercial accounts, rebates and economic development.  Perry and his wife, Tracy, have two daughters, Kayla, 24,… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC will be closed on Nov. 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The falling autumn leaves will soon give way to falling snowflakes and carolers singing our way into the holiday season. While it may seem like an odd time to plan outdoor getaways, it’s the right time for gifts that will help avid campers get ahead! Technology has led to some unique possibilities offering comfort (and… Continue reading.

Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Cooperative Month.  When Marshall County REMC celebrates Co-op Month, it is celebrating you! After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you, our members.  Our core business purpose… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC is currently seeking applications for the Operation Round Up board. The Marshall County REMC board will appoint one new member to the Operation Round Up board. The Operation Round Up board meets quarterly to review all grant applications and determine how the Operation Round funds will be distributed back into the community…. Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC and RTC Communications have been business partners since 2017. Since the partnership began, over 350 miles of fiber have been placed throughout Marshall County. Marshall County Fiber can now serve over 2,500 homes with reliable, high-speed internet.  Fiber is the Fastest Internet New technology is developed each day to digitize much of… Continue reading.

This October, you should be treated by ghoulish figures visiting on Halloween — not tricked by unexpectedly high energy costs.  Every fall, people enjoy the milder temperatures while preparing for the coming Midwestern winter. Make sure you’re treating yourself to energy savings by making the right upgrades. Even small home improvements can lead to long-term… Continue reading.