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Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that tested our resilience and reminded us what it truly means to be part of a cooperative community. This spring, our system faced an unprecedented challenge when two tornadoes struck Marshall County within a span of just three days. The damage was… Continue reading.
Be a stellar member: Support our communities through Operation Round up
We believe that small change can create a big impact — and you can help make it happen! Through our Operation Round Up program, our members have the opportunity to make a real difference right here at home by simply rounding up their electric bill to the next highest dollar. On average, that’s just $6… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC 2025 recap
JANUARY Linemen Collin Snyder and Thad Kovach join the Marshall County REMC team. FEBRUARY Voting opens for the 86th Annual Meeting director election. Members in the running: MARCH Members set a new participation record with 20.5% voting in the director election — the highest turnout in our history! Elected board members: Andy Lemler Jon Rettinger… Continue reading.
Honoring our past, powering our future
From our incorporation on May 19, 1936, to today, Marshall County REMC has been lighting the way for our members and communities for nearly nine decades. As we approach our 90th anniversary, we’re preparing to honor our past, celebrate the present, and energize the future. Keep an eye out for some exciting things starting in… Continue reading.
Local organizations receive Operation Round Up grant
Operation Round Up awards local non-profits with grants to support the work they do in the community. The Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded $4,700 to the following organizations: Plymouth and Culver’s Blessings in a Backpack programs received funding to assist with the cost of the weekend backpack program. The Blessings in a… Continue reading.
Smart energy choices, shared savings
This past year, we made a significant change to how we billed energy with the implementation of time-of-use rates. While some members expressed frustration with the change, others saw it as a challenge and approached it with optimism. Regardless of how you felt, the outcome is clear: our members followed our recommendations in a big… Continue reading.
KV REMC 2026 Scholarship opportunities
Kankakee Valley REMC is proud to continue its tradition of investing in the future of our communities by offering scholarships to 2026 graduating high school seniors. THIS YEAR, KV REMC WILL AWARD A TOTAL OF EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS: • Two $2,000 undergraduate scholarships • Four $1,000 undergraduate scholarships • Two $1,500 trades scholarships The trades scholarship… Continue reading.
Water heater switch program discontinues Jan. 1
If you’re a KV REMC member with a load management switch installed on your water heater, you should have already received a letter letting you know that the water heater switch program will end on Jan. 1. This program was made possible through the support of our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, as part… Continue reading.









