he 2020 Annual Meeting of the membership of the Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on the 10th day of September 2020. A catered meal was served beginning at 4:30 p.m. CDT. Recipients were asked to receive their pre-packaged meals via drive-through… Continue reading.

Electricity has become part of our lives just like indoor plumbing, and we can’t imagine living without it.  Because electricity is so abundant and available with the simple flip of a switch, it’s easy to take it for granted.  According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA), the typical U.S. household now uses more air conditioning,… Continue reading.

Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock when you arrive home. When this happens, you’ve likely experienced a brief disruption to your electric service, which could result from a power surge or blink. While the symptoms of surges and blinks can appear similar, what’s… Continue reading.

Keep these safety tips in mind as the new school year begins.  Plan a walking route to school or the bus stop. Choose the most direct route with the fewest street crossings and use intersections with crossing guards. Test the route with your child. Tell him/her to stay away from parks, vacant lots, fields and… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage, and Secretary Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Suzanne Parmer attending virtually. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Jennie Meyer, Matt Raver and Crystal Greathouse.  Upon motion made by Steve AmRhein, seconded by Dale Wernke, and carried,… Continue reading.

How do you relax? Perhaps you take a walk or ride your bike around the neighborhood. Maybe you de-stress in a warm bubble bath or while napping in a hammock. I personally enjoy temporarily escaping reality by immersing myself in a good book. No matter what method you use to calm your mind, it’s just… Continue reading.

In the early 2000s, Hoosier Energy began diversifying how it generates electricity. New resources include hydro, solar, landfill gas and wind power. The addition of these renewable resources has been strategic, allowing your co-op’s power supplier to meet the needs of member-consumers like you. Hoosier Energy is pleased to announce that Hallador Energy Company will… Continue reading.

Nearly 36 years ago, I was given the opportunity to begin employment at the REMC.  Like many new employees hired at the REMC, I had no idea that I would be working with the same company for so many years.  Originally, I thought I would work at the REMC for 3-5 years and then move… Continue reading.

Operations Construction Manager Jim Walter’s last day at Harrison REMC was July 1. For the past 27 years, Walter has served the membership with operational excellence and a commitment to safety as he designed and managed the construction and operation of the REMC’s electric distribution network. Walter’s knowledge of the system and operational leadership will… Continue reading.