We are retiring over $290,000 to members from 2025. It will be applied directly to active accounts starting Oct. 1, and inactive members will receive a check in mid-October. Allocation vs. retirement An allocation is made annually for each member based upon Steuben County REMC’s margins for the year and the amount of electricity the… Continue reading.
LaGrange County REMC is celebrating a remarkable milestone this month — 90 years of serving the members and communities of LaGrange County. Since our incorporation on Oct. 29, 1936, your cooperative has remained committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service while staying true to the cooperative principles that put members first. Over the… Continue reading.
For the 13th straight year, LaGrange County REMC is helping our 4-H families offset the cost of enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by the REMC. Upon enrolling and paying the $15 program… Continue reading.
As students are back in the classroom, reliable, high-speed internet is more important than ever. LaGrange County REMC Broadband continues to invest in our network to help local families keep pace with the growing demands of e-learning. Today’s students may need to participate in video classes, complete online assignments, stream educational content, and connect with… Continue reading.
When you hear the word “cooperative,” what comes to mind? As your local electric co-op, we hope you think of Harrison REMC. Regardless of the services offered, all cooperatives have one thing in common: they’re led by the people they serve, and that simple idea makes a meaningful difference. Cooperatives come in all shapes and… Continue reading.
While inflation has moderated since reaching a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, the higher costs created during that period continue to affect the price of materials, equipment, and other expenses required to operate and maintain Harrison REMC’s electric system. Many of these costs remain significantly higher than they were just a few years… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC linemen recently showcased their skills at the 2026 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, a two-day competition that brings together the best of the best from across the state. This year, 29 teams and 67 individuals from 23 Indiana cooperatives competed in a series of events that tested speed, precision, and safety — the… Continue reading.
For the second straight year, Hoosier Energy member cooperatives awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to local students. A total of 94 students were selected as recipients, with many of the scholarships funded by Operation Round Up. Bartholomew County REMC awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Braelei Ernest and Kaelynn Engleau. The annual Alex… Continue reading.
When I first joined Wabash Valley Power Alliance about 30 years ago, I not only had more hair, but the issues we were dealing with were much different. Most conversations were about keeping costs down and keeping the lights on. Those priorities haven’t changed, but the conversations certainly have. Today, discussions include topics that seemed… Continue reading.
October is National Cooperative Month, a time to celebrate what makes electric cooperatives different. We are owned by those we serve. That means our customers are members of our cooperative, and we want to understand what matters to you and respond to your needs. Earlier this year, we conducted a member satisfaction survey, and I… Continue reading.
When you see a Boone Power lineman high above the ground, there is a lot more happening than climbing a pole and stringing wire. Equipment must be handled correctly, connections must be made precisely, and when something goes wrong, linemen need to know how to respond quickly and safely. Those were the types of skills… Continue reading.
