By Chris Adam Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
If you were asked to associate an image or a person with LaGrange County REMC, I bet you would picture a lineworker. Some of the most visible employees of the co-op, lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives uninterrupted power 24/7. “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in… Continue reading.
Annual meeting planning and preparation usually begins immediately following the previous year’s meeting. Normally, we gather together over a porkburger and ice cream while the kids get their faces painted or jump in the bounce houses, all while listening to some live music. Unfortunately, holding our traditional annual meeting in today’s climate is difficult. LaGrange… Continue reading.
“If you’re going to do something right, do it right the first time so you don’t have to do it a second time.” That advice from his grandpa, Lexie Patrick, is the motto that LaGrange County REMC’s newest team member, Nick Patrick, lives by. Patrick joined the co-op in February as a tree-trimmer/groundman after working… Continue reading.
Earth Day, held on April 22, aims to shine a light on the environment and the steps we can take to protect it. But did you know? • The first Earth Day was in 1970. • Earth Day is now celebrated by more than 190 countries and 5,000 environmental agencies. • More than 1 billion… Continue reading.
Earlier this year, record low and sustained temperatures in almost every part of the state of Texas not only created a huge demand for electricity, but also incapacitated nearly half of the state’s power generation resources. This was all over national news. As your local energy provider, we received many questions and concerns inquiring if… Continue reading.
Heartland REMC will again this year offer scholarships to financially assist students of the REMC members. Due to ongoing safety guidelines, Heartland REMC will be doing a virtual scholarship drawing. Winning students will receive $500 to attend college, full-time, during the fall 2021 semester. To apply, the student must complete and return the application and… Continue reading.
Whether your oven and stove top are powered by gas or electricity, it is no secret that they consume more energy than smaller countertop appliances, like slow cookers and toaster ovens. In addition to efficiency, smaller kitchen appliances can provide faster cooking times and less hassle with cleanup. If you’re looking for convenient cooking methods… Continue reading.
This month I wanted to address a few of the questions that many members have been asking following the historic power failures in Texas last month. The issues and solutions for their situation are complicated, but that doesn’t mean you need to be worried about power and reliability here in Southern Indiana. Here are a… Continue reading.
