
Kankakee Valley REMC
Kankakee Valley REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Wanatah, Indiana. As a cooperative, Kankakee Valley REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Important notice regarding billing delays
We are aware that some members have experienced delays in receiving their electric bills by mail. Please note that all bills are sent from out of state, and unfortunately, we are unable to control how long the postal service takes to deliver the mail. We have heard reports of delays within the postal system, which… Continue reading.
Years of service and safety
Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to recognize its employees and directors for milestone years of safety and service. We greatly appreciate their dedication not only to their careers but also to providing exemplary service to the cooperative’s member-consumers.
Final call for youth program applications!
Camp Kilowatt June 4-7 This camp experience is available to students completing sixth grade in 2025. Apply at campkilowatt.org by March 3. Indiana Youth Tour June 15-22 This experience is available to students completing 11th grade in 2025. Apply at indianayouthtour.org by March 3. Operation Round Up scholarships Two $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships are available… Continue reading.
A glance at the clock can help you control your energy costs
The time-of-use (TOU) rate makes using energy after 7 p.m. CT not only affordable, but also a smart way to save money. Starting with your February use (which will appear on your March bill), you will see the first of four steps as we transition to the TOU rate. By shifting your energy use to off-peak hours —… Continue reading.
Don’t let icicles impact your winter
Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.
We’re focusing on you in 2025
We’ve made many changes over the last few years. One year, we focused on replacing the meter on your house with an AMI system. Another year, we focused on upgrading the infrastructure that brings electricity to your home or business. Last year, we focused on addressing member requests for greater control over their electric bills… Continue reading.
Apply now for youth programs
Educational youth programs are just one way that KV REMC can connect with and invest in future leaders and contributors to our communities. Operation Round Up scholarships Two $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to high school graduating students whose parents or guardians are KV REMC member-consumers. Students must graduate in 2025 and… Continue reading.
It’s 4-H enrollment time
Register your child for the 2025 4-H year, and KV REMC will reimburse you the program fee as a bill credit. The reimbursement deadline is July 1. 4-H reimbursement is only available to youth whose parents or guardians are Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers.
How cold weather affects your energy bills
We typically associate high energy bills with the summer months when air conditioners are running at full blast. However, cold winter temperatures can cause heating systems to work just as hard. Since heating and cooling can account for nearly half of your electric bill, you may notice a spike in energy use in the coming… Continue reading.
From the CEO: Why we’re moving to a different rate structure
Change is an inevitable part of life, but it’s human nature to be apprehensive when something familiar shifts to something different and new. Phones are a great example. As mobile phones have become more powerful and reliable, most members have decided to eliminate their landlines, but others have been reluctant to walk away from what’s… Continue reading.