It’s November — the time of year for reflection and giving thanks. Pressing that “pause” button to count — and give thanks for — our blessings is not only a Thanksgiving tradition for your family, but also ours at Kankakee Valley REMC.      I like to use this space to update you on new… Continue reading.

Clean or replace your furnace filter.  A clogged filter will restrict airflow and force your equipment to work harder.  This could then result in the equipment shutting down or overheating. Has your furnace been inspected?   Before the cool weather hits, have your furnace inspected and maintenanced  by a qualified technician.  Proper maintenance will prolong… Continue reading.

On Oct. 11, Kankakee Valley REMC teamed up with electric cooperatives around Indiana to improve the quality of life in our communities.  Through Indiana Electric Cooperative Community Day, cooperatives were encouraged to participate in a day of community service in their local community.  The individual cooperative projects celebrated one of our core principles — concern… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is dedicated to providing reliable electricity to our member-consumers.  Sometimes to meet the growing electrical needs in an area, we must build new infrastructure.  If you have traveled along Highway 39 in North Judson over the past few months, you may have noticed a new substation.  This substation, Lena Park, sits on… Continue reading.

Five local organizations were recently awarded grants through Operation Round Up Trust.  More than $11,000 was given to help organizations offer programs and services to benefit community residents.    Family and Youth Services Bureau, Valparaiso, received $2,000 to purchase essential baby supplies for The Tot Shop.  The Tot Shop provides incentives for families to engage… Continue reading.

When you think about Decatur County REMC (DCREMC), you probably associate us with the local community. And you would be right. Our leadership team and employees all live and work right here in the community we serve. But you may not realize that DCREMC is actually part of a much larger cooperative network that brings… Continue reading.

Abby Asher has been employed at Decatur County REMC for eight years and currently works as the billing specialist.  A native of Decatur County, Asher grew up around Millhousen and graduated from South Decatur High School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University.  Asher really enjoys the people she works with and appreciates the… Continue reading.

• Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and Michael Brelage kept minutes of the meeting. • All members of the board were present. Also present were DCREMC CEO Brett Abplanalp and DCREMC staff members Jennie Meyer, Jeanne Loechle, Crystal Greathouse, Amy Ewing, Becky Metz, and Abby Asher. • Upon motion… Continue reading.