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Meet your new member services manager

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Posted on Nov 01, 2020 in General, Marshall County REMC

Kenny Eggleston is the new member services manager for Marshall County REMC. Eggleston was a journeyman lineman at Marshall County REMC for the last 18 years. Eggleston will assist members with new services, upgrades and high use inquiries.  Additional responsibilities will include safety education, commercial accounts, rebates and economic development. Eggleston and his wife, Andrea,… Continue reading.

Add a switch and save

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Posted on Nov 01, 2020 in Marshall County REMC

Members can help hold down the cost of electricity by managing their energy consumption with a load control switch.  Energy management reduces the amount of electricity used during peak periods (when it is the most expensive to generate). When periods of peak demand occur, Marshall County REMC can automatically signal your water heater and central… Continue reading.

Giving back and giving thanks

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Posted on Oct 30, 2020 in Decatur County REMC

One of our core principles as a cooperative is concern for community. Decatur County REMC takes this mission and responsibility to heart. It’s who we are as a co-op and I am thankful for that. Over the past few months, like so many of you, we’ve risen to meet new challenges and strengthen the safety… Continue reading.

Two linemen earn journeyman designation

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Posted on Oct 30, 2020 in Decatur County REMC

Congratulations to DCREMC linemen Collin Crabtree and Paul Trenkamp for completing a grueling four-year apprenticeship program through Hoosier Energy.  Upon completion of the program, the pair earned the designation of journeyman lineman. The nationally recognized Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training and Safety (HEATS) program requires graduates to complete over 500 hours of classroom instruction, 8,000 hours… Continue reading.

Meet DCREMC’s Intern

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Posted on Oct 30, 2020 in Decatur County REMC

DCREMC has added a communications and marketing intern to the team in accordance with our strategic plan and focus on member engagement. While this opportunity was originally budgeted for spring/summer 2020, it was delayed due to COVID. We are excited for the opportunity to fulfill this commitment to support our strategic initiatives and educate our… Continue reading.

Summary of board’s meeting in August

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Posted on Oct 30, 2020 in Decatur County REMC

Chairman Michael Brelage called the Aug. 26 meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Secretary Brian Scheidler kept minutes of the meeting. All members of the board were present. Also present was DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jennie Meyer, Crystal Greathouse and Jeanne Loechle. Monroe Shine Auditor Joe Boesing was also present as… Continue reading.

Your community partner

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Posted on Oct 29, 2020 in Kankakee Valley REMC

Over the years, you’ve probably heard or read about Kankakee Valley REMC’s concern for our community.  Our community focus is one of the core principles that distinguishes us from other utilities. I am proud of the many programs we offer that address every sector of our community.  Programs like the Operation Round Up Trust help… Continue reading.

Why you need to call KV REMC when going green

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Posted on Oct 29, 2020 in Kankakee Valley REMC

Solar energy is becoming the green energy source of choice for many homeowners. If you are thinking about installing solar panels or any distributed generation asset, be sure to contact your electric cooperative.  Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers who install distributed generation must follow the cooperative’s guidelines when interconnecting to the power grid.  If the connection… Continue reading.

You may see a credit on your bill

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Posted on Oct 29, 2020 in Kankakee Valley REMC

If you are currently a Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumer and were also one during 2001-2003 & 2019, you can expect to see a credit on your bill generated in December and received in January.  This credit is from our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA). WVPA is a non-profit cooperative just like KV REMC. … Continue reading.

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Operation Round Up funds community programs

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Posted on Oct 29, 2020 in General, Kankakee Valley REMC

Junior Achievement (JA) serving LaPorte County received $750. JA provides economic education to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This year, the JA board is providing virtual learning studies along with traditional class options to schools. This grant will provide programs to 4 classes in LaPorte County schools.  Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA), located in… Continue reading.