As you’ve likely heard, President Joe Biden has proposed a sweeping infrastructure and jobs bill that would affect electric cooperatives through increased investment in broadband, energy improvements and electric vehicles while reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, is keeping a close eye on this bill, namely these specific items that… Continue reading.

Maintaining the rights-of-way along which Kankakee Valley REMC’s power lines pass is critical during the spring and summer months to keep power safe and reliable. The Kankakee Valley REMC right-of-way spraying will begin in late June and run to late-July.  Contract crews will be working in the following areas (shown on the map).   Lake… Continue reading.

Cooperatives can serve their member-consumers most effectively when they can work together.  Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the seven cooperative principles that make us different from other electric utilities.  Recently Kankakee Valley REMC and Marshall County REMC used the power of partnership to install an osprey nest in rural St. Joseph County.  Working together,… Continue reading.

Capturing reliable data through fiber optics is the critical first step to a new era of opportunities for our membership, and we at Kankakee Valley REMC couldn’t be more excited about our fiber optic ring project which began at the start of the year and what it will mean for you. The project provides a… Continue reading.

Coffee has never been my beverage of choice. Although I’ve always adored how it smells, its characteristic bitterness assaults my taste buds.   But since I’ve recently discovered caramel frappes — which I’ve decided are my personal “gateway” into the wonderful world of coffee — I’m starting to understand the appeal of an occasional cup… Continue reading.

Last year was a challenge like we’ve never experienced. The COVID pandemic forced us to do things differently – pivot – adjust – reevaluate. It took some quick thinking and action from our team, but we were able to transition and continue delivering on our mission to provide reliable, affordable, friendly service to our members… Continue reading.

The annual meeting of the members of Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation will be held at the Decatur County REMC Office on June 11, 3 – 6 p.m. A virtual business meeting at 6:30 p.m. will be held for the express purpose of: Presenting reports of officers, managers and committees Election of three directors… Continue reading.

The virtual annual meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Decatur County REMC offi ce, Greensburg, Indiana, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2020. CEO Brett Abplanalp welcomed the members and led the Pledge of Alle-giance. There was a moment of silence to recognize and… Continue reading.