When it comes to electricity in your home, it’s important to understand which equipment is the responsibility of the cooperative and which is the member’s. A simple rule of thumb is that the connection point between the cooperative’s wires and the member is the dividing line.  The service line from the utility pole to the… Continue reading.

All applications and details can be found online at kvremc.com/community/youth-programs. Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Feb. 13 Operation Round Up Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship and Trades Scholarship  March 2 (at 3:30 p.m. CT)  Camp Kilowatt New date and location for this year’s camp. Camp will take place at Happy Hollow Children’s Camp in Nashville, Indiana, from… Continue reading.

As we step into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on the priorities that drive our work. Each year brings its own challenges and opportunities, but one thing remains constant: our commitment to providing affordable, reliable electricity to the communities we serve. That guides everything we do at Wabash Valley Power Alliance. Every day, I’m focused on… Continue reading.

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.

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.

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.

Through the cooperative’s programs, youth have amazing opportunities to explore new experiences. Don’t miss out on these memorable trips and exciting adventures! PAGE DAY Jan. 27 Page Day will feature a tour of the Indiana Statehouse, a mock bill activity, speakers, and educational activities. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet state legislators. High… Continue reading.

KV REMC crews are dedicated to ensuring the safety and reliability of services for both residential and commercial needs. Here is what is happening this month: LINE CONSTRUCTION Our contracted crew is beginning a 7.5-mile rebuild that will interconnect the planned Four Corners Substation in Union Mills with the Arrow Substation in Knox. The project… Continue reading.

Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Amanda Steeb, director of marketing and communications at Kankakee Valley REMC, the recipient of the 2025 Tom Taylor Award. She was presented the honor during the Marketing, Member Services, and Communicators professional section fall meeting on Oct. 24, with her family and KV REMC CEO Scott Sears in attendance. The… Continue reading.

As we close out 2025, I reflect on how extraordinary this year has been for Wabash Valley Power Alliance and our member co-ops. Together, we have achieved meaningful milestones that have strengthened our system, expanded opportunities, and deepened our connection to the communitieswe serve. One of the most significant accomplishments was the successful purchase of… Continue reading.