Our 2023 theme, “Unmatched Value,” gets straight to the point — your co-op membership provides an unbeatable return for the investment. At the heart of our mission is the relentless pursuit of value for our members. Your ownership in this not-for-profit co-op is different from being a customer of an investor-owned utility. Your membership represents… 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.
You might be surprised by the number of co-ops around you. Co-ops have been formed to sell produce and electricity, offer financial and banking services, provide housing and health care, and so much more. So, where did the bright idea for co-ops come from? It’s a matter of principles (seven to be exact!). The modern… Continue reading.
The first successful U.S. cooperative was organized in 1752 when Benjamin Franklin formed the Philadelphia Contribution for Insurance Against Loss by Fire — the nation’s oldest continuing cooperative. Electric cooperatives began because it was not cost-effective for investor-owned utllities to string power lines into rural areas in the 1930s. Indiana Electric Cooperatives, the statewide service… Continue reading.
When the economy is uncertain, it’s good to know that your neighbors have your back. One of those good neighbors is your electric cooperative. Your electric co-op exists to provide you safe, reliable and affordable energy. Equally important is our mission to enrich your lives. Your electric utility is locally owned. In fact, you and… Continue reading.
Operation at cost is part of the cooperative difference. Electric cooperatives aren’t like other utilities. You, as a consumer and a member, own a portion of the business. And one benefit of that membership involves the allocation of excess revenue, called margins, in the form of capital credits. Electric cooperatives operate at cost, collecting enough… Continue reading.
October is National Co-op Month. With COVID safety in mind, we can’t celebrate with our usual giveaways and cook-outs. But we can still share with each other what it means to be part of a co-op. First, we want to hear your favorite co-op stories. Did you have a life-changing experience by attending Youth Tour… Continue reading.
Do you live in Carr, Union, Lafayette, or New Albany? Members from Districts 4 and 5 may apply to serve on the board of directors in the next election, scheduled for April 2021. We are working to make our election and petition processes COVID-safe, so look for an announcement about how to apply in November.
