Marshall County REMC has recently received numerous member inquiries regarding delayed payments and mailing issues. Some members report not receiving their paper bills, while others express concerns about checks mailed weeks ago that remain unprocessed. Additionally, some members have received notices about payments not yet posted to their accounts. These delays, caused by postal service… Continue reading.
Voting for the director election starts Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 a.m. EST and ends Monday, March 24, at 11:59 p.m. EST. You can cast your vote conveniently online, by mail-in ballot, or through SmartHub. Three directors will be elected, with results announced at the Annual Meeting in April. Learn more about the candidates on… Continue reading.
Deadline approaching for the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest is open to all K-12 students who want to create an illustration for the student art calendar. A first-place artist will be selected for each grade, and the winners will each receive a $200 prize. In… Continue reading.
As technology changes, so do the tricks scammers use. What used to be in-person scams have become more sophisticated schemes targeting individuals through phone calls, emails, and text messages. One of the most common scams we’re seeing now is utility scams, where fraudsters pretend to be from your utility company and try to steal money… Continue reading.
Kyler Gudeman and Andrew Norris, both five-year employees of the co-op, graduated last month from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Gudeman and Norris were both required to complete 612 hours of classroom-related study, 8,000 hours of on-the-job… Continue reading.
We are aware that some members have experienced delays in receiving their electric bills by mail. Please note that all bills are sent from out of state, and unfortunately, we are unable to control how long the postal service takes to deliver the mail. We have heard reports of delays within the postal system, which… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to recognize its employees and directors for milestone years of safety and service. We greatly appreciate their dedication not only to their careers but also to providing exemplary service to the cooperative’s member-consumers.
Camp Kilowatt June 4-7 This camp experience is available to students completing sixth grade in 2025. Apply at campkilowatt.org by March 3. Indiana Youth Tour June 15-22 This experience is available to students completing 11th grade in 2025. Apply at indianayouthtour.org by March 3. Operation Round Up scholarships Two $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships are available… Continue reading.
The time-of-use (TOU) rate makes using energy after 7 p.m. CT not only affordable, but also a smart way to save money. Starting with your February use (which will appear on your March bill), you will see the first of four steps as we transition to the TOU rate. By shifting your energy use to off-peak hours —… Continue reading.
Jan. 17 was a significant day for Decatur County REMC, as we officially announced the launch of our fiber business, PowerStream Fiber. This has been an incredible journey, one that wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our partner, SEI Communications, our amazing community, and our dedicated fiber team: Sam Ruf, Crystal Greathouse, and Matthew Raver…. Continue reading.
Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., and Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present, along with CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Brian Scheidler moved to approve the meeting agenda. Suzanne Parmer seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Safety minute and cool momentAbplanalp presented a… Continue reading.
