One of the things I enjoy most about serving our members is hearing your questions. Recently, a member asked something I suspect many others may be wondering: “If air conditioning drives the highest demand for electricity during the summer, why does Kankakee Valley REMC use time-of-use (TOU) pricing all year long?” It’s a great question…. Continue reading.

  The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors wrapped up its eight-month leadership program by making a meaningful impact in the community through its annual service project. At the end of June, the students hosted a cornhole tournament and car show at the Porter County Fairgrounds, bringing together community members, car enthusiasts, local businesses,… Continue reading.

From June 11 to 14, winds reaching up to 165 mph swept across the region, leaving a trail of destruction across KV REMC’s service territory and knocking out power to more than 10,000 members. As soon as conditions were safe on Thursday evening, KV REMC crews began assessing damage and making repairs. All available employees… Continue reading.

As I reflect on our 88th Annual Meeting, I am reminded of what makes Decatur County REMC truly special. While the evening included great food, entertainment, prizes, and activities, what stood out most was the opportunity to connect with the people we serve. Seeing members visit with directors, ask questions, share ideas, and engage with… Continue reading.

Thank you to all our members who participated in the 2026 Annual Meeting and board of directors election.  Your voice and your vote help shape the future of our cooperative.  Election results

Abbott Flagpoles Brownstown Electric Supply Company Buffalo Wings and Rings Cornerstone Culvers Deborah Sellars Catering Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District Entrust Ethos Insurance – Beth AmRhein Expression Florist & Greenhouses Farm Credit Mid-America First Federal Savings & Loan First Financial Fletcher Landscaping Greensburg Country Club Hampton Inn & Suites Hometown Energy LLC Indiana… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. All directors were present, except Suzanne Parmer. Also in attendance were CEO Brett Abplanalp and Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dale Wernke moved to approve the agenda as presented. Brian… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC is privileged to have three outstanding interns joining us this summer. Cole Bontrager is a 2025 Westview graduate and will begin his sophomore year at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute this fall, majoring in computer science. He is interning with the technical services department at the REMC this summer…. Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 scholarships. The cooperative awarded three $1,000 scholarships to help students in our community further their education. To be eligible for the scholarship, the recipients’ parents or guardians must be members of LaGrange County REMC. Candidates were judged based on grade point average, a… Continue reading.

Thanks to all of our members who joined us for the virtual Annual Meeting that aired on Facebook on Friday, June 12. In the director election, Mike Huppenthal was unopposed in District 1 and was reelected. In District 2, incumbent Terry Holsinger defeated challenger, Brett Bateman, and was reelected. More than 600 members voted in… Continue reading.