Regular readers of Electric Consumer may be perplexed by a few things: Why haven’t you received your Electric Consumer in the mail this month? Why is your cooperative CEO writing a column in a new magazine that showed up in the mail? There’s a simple explanation. Starting this month, Electric Consumer has a new name:… Continue reading.

Our hard-working linemen are such an important part of our company and community. Will you join us in showing them some love? Orange County REMC is hosting a card party for our linemen on April 1. We’re asking members to write a note of appreciation and mail it to Orange County REMC, ATTN: Love Our… Continue reading.

In recent years lighting has gone through significant changes. New LED bulbs last longer, cost less to use and are getting cheaper to purchase. However, it can be a little confusing when shopping for bulbs, since in years past all we typically compared was watts. New labels have much more information. Take a look at… Continue reading.

There are many ways that Orange County REMC provides you with safe, reliable electric service. One of the most common and crucial ways is referred to as right-of-way clearing (or vegetation management). A right-of-way (ROW) refers to a strip of land underneath or around power lines that Orange County REMC has the right and responsibility… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC is pleased to announce that the first beta test has been connected and is operational, and phase 1 of the Orange County Fiber project is on schedule to be completed later this spring. Construction of phase 2 will begin in May and should be completed within 18 months. The area included in… Continue reading.

2019 director election timeline Randy Roberts (district 2) Rodney Hager (district 4) and George Key (district 7) are incumbents whose terms expire in 2019. Petitions of nominations due by April 23. Nominations by the board (absent incumbents seeking re-elections or petitioners) by April 23. Full slate of candidates posted and mailed by May 17. All… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC Annual Meeting, April 2, 2019Plymouth Wesleyan Church Most of us lead busy lives. We find ourselves multitasking, constantly checking phones and email to keep up with the demands of modern life. Thanks to technology, we can accomplish many tasks electronically and remotely to be more efficient. And with so many pressing obligations,… Continue reading.

The committee to nominate qualified candidates for a seat on the board of directors met on Friday, Jan. 11, at the Marshall County REMC building. This year’s committee was made up of the following Marshall County REMC members: David Knepp, Lewis Leeper, Alan Motz, Dave Ringer, Michael Fitterling and John Newsom. Steve Ringer, who currently… Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC reminds members of the meter replacement that is taking place. REMC’s meter installation contractors will be driving a white passenger van with our logo on the sides of the vehicle. The contractor will knock on your door before changing the meter. Replacing your meter will only take a few minutes. You may… Continue reading.

The Operation Round Up board of directors is happy to announce that two local organizations received funding for community development projects. Organizations receiving funding include: CULTIVATE Cultivate is devoted to ending the cycle of joblessness, poverty and hunger in the local communities of northern Indiana by providing a food rescue service and job training in… Continue reading.

Marshall County Jail located in Plymouth recently received a POWER MOVES® rebate. County Commissioner President Kevin Overmyer, County Council President Judy Stone, Doug Masterson of the Marshall County Jail and Electrician Jim Griewank collaborated with Marshall County REMC on upgrades through the POWER MOVES® program. Marshall County Jail received $7,950 in rebates for efficiency upgrades… Continue reading.