In the web of numbers and charges on your monthly electric bill, one that is often overlooked but plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability of your electricity, is the facilities charge. This charge is often misunderstood as to what it assists us in providing you each month. Why are you being charged for… Continue reading.

With the winter chill approaching, I — like many homeowners — am getting my home ready for the cold, snow and ice. I want to make sure my home’s heating system operates efficiently and safely. Much like we all prepare our homes for winter, your REMC works year-round to ensure its electric system is in… Continue reading.

Planning an event like the member appreciation/annual business meeting is a challenging task. It’s an annual challenge that demands meticulous attention to detail, orchestrating countless moving parts and even keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecast. However, our primary focus is on creating an event that is enjoyable to our valued membership. This year,… Continue reading.

On Sept. 28, Kankakee Valley REMC’s largest event — the Member Appreciation Day and annual business meeting — will take place. We look forward to seeing you there for some family fun, good food and a chance to win some great prizes. We are excited to bring back a few favorites this year. Birky’s Catering… Continue reading.

In the May edition of Indiana Connection magazine, my column about solar farms was a recommendation from a member. I appreciate the members’ feedback on topics they would like to learn more about. This month, we have selected another member-requested topic: cybersecurity.   We talk about cybersecurity more than ever before in our current business… Continue reading.

Thank you for the many great ideas for topics for this column. I plan to cover several of the topics submitted over the next few months. The first, and probably most mentioned topic, is solar-related. Drivers passing through Starke County likely noticed several solar projects (often referred to as solar farms) constructed in recent months,… Continue reading.

It’s good to stop every once in a while and take stock of where you are. But, it’s even more important to plan for the next step —  and the one after that. Every three years, we bring our board of directors and staff together to take an honest look at ourselves, the needs of… Continue reading.

The biggest difference between Kankakee Valley REMC and the other energy providers isn’t just the logo on our trucks or the information provided on the bill you receive. We’re a cooperative created to serve the needs of our membership instead of making profits for investors. While other energy providers have to answer to Wall Street… Continue reading.

Supporting our member-consumers goes beyond providing electric service. We want to be your trusted resource for all things electric. As your co-op’s CEO, keeping you informed about the current trends in the electric industry is something I take very seriously. The electric industry is changing at a rapid pace. Tomorrow’s trends will affect how we… Continue reading.

You might not think a Florida hurricane can affect your Indiana home’s energy, but when Ian devastated the Sunshine State’s power grid, it forced our team to adjust our 2023 plans. The equipment we expected to receive and install during the coming year has been diverted to restore what the storm destroyed. It’s a reminder… Continue reading.

Whether we’re talking about restaurants, car dealers, or department stores, most businesses work pretty hard at encouraging you to spend more. So why would the company selling you electricity instead keep talking about spending smarter? Unlike businesses that focus on rewarding shareholders, Kankakee Valley REMC is a non-profit that exists solely to serve member-consumers like… Continue reading.

When you go grocery shopping, it’s easy to see where every dollar goes. Some money pays for fresh produce, some goes to dairy products. It’s easy to know what your grocery budget covers because everything is right there in your cart. It’s not quite as simple to see where your energy dollars go. First, it’s important… Continue reading.