In accordance with our bylaws, we must annually notify each Miami-Cass member if they were assigned a portion of margins realized in the previous year (2016). Capital credits are the assignment of margins, and we are required to have a permanent record of any credits assigned to you. Each year in the Electric Consumer, we… Continue reading.

Counted seven board members present. Miami-Cass REMC attorney Aleasha Boling attended via teleconference. IEC board report was given by Mark Hahn. Monthly legal report was given by Boling. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved as amended. September monthly operating, member services and safety reports were reviewed… Continue reading.

Lineman Derek Haynes joined the Miami-Cass County REMC team on Oct. 2. He is a student at Indiana Wesleyan University and will receive his bachelor’s degree in business management in April. Haynes has been married for six years and has two children — a four-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter. He and his family attend… Continue reading.

The Miami-Cass REMC office will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26, as well as Jan. 1, for the holidays. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I am pleased to announce that LaGrange County REMC will launch Co-op Solar this January! Co-op Solar is a new program that for the first time will provide you with the opportunity to purchase solar energy — without having to buy or maintain solar panels! Co-op Solar is ideal for those who are interested in… Continue reading.

The board of directors of LaGrange County REMC has authorized the return of capital credits. The cooperative will return a total of $444,000 to members. A portion comes from our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power. The decision was made to return capital credits to current and former members who had electric service from LaGrange County… Continue reading.

It is with heavy heart that we at LaGrange County REMC say goodbye to longtime director Mark Bontrager. He passed away on Nov. 3. Mark was a friend to all and was dedicated to the REMC and its members. Mark began his service on the LaGrange County REMC board of directors in 1968. For 49… Continue reading.

Make sure to use your Co-op Connections Card for everyday savings! Save on prescriptions and so much more. Many local and nationial businesses participate in the Co-op Connections Card program by offering great discounts or special offers to members who show their Co-op Connections Card. Members can search saving opportunities by visiting www.lagrangeremc.com or by… Continue reading.

Thanks to our members who participate in our Operation Round Up program. Since the beginning of the program in January 2002, over $462,000 has been given back to our community. The following organizations received Operation Round Up funds this quarter: Reason 4 Hope, Inc.— $2,000 to help host a motivational community event in LaGrange County…. Continue reading.

Do your plans include building a new home or, perhaps, renovating your current house? No matter the scope, home building decisions can be overwhelming. Today, building houses has become more complex. As new homeowners, we want to save more and maintain less. We prefer larger windows, higher ceilings and open concepts, yet we strive for… Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives aren’t like other utilities. You, as a consumer and a member, own a portion of the business. One benefit of that membership involves the allocation of excess revenue, called margins, in the form of capital credits. Electric co-ops operate at cost — collecting enough revenue to run and expand the business but with… Continue reading.

The holidays can be a time for making memories and sharing special gifts. Clark County REMC reminds you to give your family the gift of a safe celebration. As you prepare for the holidays, take some time for safety! Follow manufacturer’s instructions on all decorative items that use electricity, and be aware of overhead power… Continue reading.