Important Payment Update

Beginning in October, Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative will begin requiring the CVV2 entry for

card-not-present transactions (online and phone payments) to verify the person making the payment has the physical card. The CVV2 is the three or four digit code printed on the back of your credit card. By requiring this code, we are establishing an added level of security for our members. Entering this code is common when making online payments and is a step many members may already be familiar with. Members who currently have cards on file for stored payments or AutoPay are presumed validated.


If you have any questions, please call the LMRE office at 440-647-2133.

Cooperative Youth Day applications still open

Do you have a rising sophomore or junior who is interested in history, government, and the political world? We encourage them to apply for our Cooperative Youth Day on Thursday, October 23.


Students get the chance to tour the Ohio Statehouse and Ohio History Center, visit with state legislators, network with other students from across Ohio, and more! There is space available for up to 35 students, with preference given to children of current LMRE members.


Cooperative Youth Day is a first step in LMRE's youth engagement initiative, aimed at educating students about the cooperative business model. Those who attend Youth Day have the opportunity to learn more about Ohio's Electric Cooperatives' annual Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C., as well.


Applications are available now through September 19.

Time-of-Day Schedule

Don't forget that the Time-of-Day Schedule changes to winter hours on September 23. For more info on the Time-of-Day Schedule, click the link below.

Voices for Cooperative Power

Voices for Cooperative Power (VCP) is a network of advocates that help shape energy policy. Members can get involved to help shape energy policy and ensure their voices are heard.


VCP Members can help shape policy decisions, protect co-op interests and empower communities. For more information on VCP and how to get involved, click the link below.

Community event: 2025 Country Autumn Tour

Get into the fall spirit during the 2025 Country Autumn Tour. Taking place the first and second weekends in October, the Country Autumn Tour consists of a dozen different participating shops that are ready for fall shopping. While participating in this "drive yourself adventure," get your flyer stamped by each participating business for a chance to win a gift valued at $50.00. To download a flyer or get more information go to www.countrytourgroup.com.

A look inside this month's Ohio Cooperative Living

The September issue of Ohio Cooperative Living is now available online! LMRE-specific information begins on page 17, and highlights include:


  • Key Co-op Topics with Ed: Building tomorrow's leaders: LMRE youth programs invest in our future
  • Ohio Youth Tour 2025
  • The cost to keep the lights on: Understanding the rate-setting process for your electric co-op
  • Cooperative Youth Day
  • LMRE Statement of Non-Discrimination
  • Time-Of-Day Schedule Change
  • Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative's 89th Annual Meeting Recap
  • July board meeting highlights


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