Summer wouldn’t be complete without summer camp! KV REMC was proud to sponsor students to attend Camp Kilowatt, a four-day, three-night camp at Happy Hollow Children’s Camp in Nashville, Indiana. Students who attended this year included Sarah Blount of West Central School, Penelope Burns of Ben Franklin Middle School, Hayden Johnston of Knox Middle School,… Continue reading.

After the August storm left many members without power for several days, generators became a backup power source for many families. While they offer comfort and convenience during extended outages, it’s important to remember that generators can also be dangerous if not used or installed correctly. Never plug a portable generator into a wall outlet… Continue reading.

When I first joined Wabash Valley Power Alliance about 30 years ago, I not only had more hair, but the issues we were dealing with were much different. Most conversations were about keeping costs down and keeping the lights on. Those priorities haven’t changed, but the conversations certainly have. Today, discussions include topics that seemed… Continue reading.

This past year demonstrated what we can accomplish when we work cooperatively. In March of 2025, we launched the time-of-use rate across the entire membership. Many of you embraced the change by shifting your energy use away from periods of highest demand. Those small changes made a big difference. Lower wholesale power costs allowed us… Continue reading.

Learn more about your fellow members running for the board of directors by viewing their biographies online at kvremc.com. Each KV REMC member may cast one vote in each district up for election. There’s still time to vote! You can vote in the board of directors election online through Sept. 22 or in person at… Continue reading.

Be advised that as a member-consumer of the Kankakee Valley REMC, you are hereby notified that the 2026 Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting of the organization is now scheduled for the Sept. 24 at the Porter County Fairgrounds, 215 E. Division Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Doors will open at 3 p.m. CDT, with… Continue reading.

On Sept. 24, Kankakee Valley REMC will host one of our favorite events of the year — our Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting — at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso. It’s a day filled with great food, family fun, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to win prizes. We’re excited to welcome… Continue reading.

Welcome to our Quiz Corner! Each month, we will ask three questions from the Kankakee Valley REMC articles in Indiana Connection magazine. Answer the questions and you could win a bill credit prize!  To enter the monthly contest, visit https://www.kvremc.com/about-us/news-events/quiz-corner.

The cooperative continues to maintain a strong financial position. In the current year, over $10 million was invested in utility plant improvements required for reliable distribution. Members owned over $121 million in assets at year-end, with over 90% directly related to the distribution plant. Total assets increased by approximately $7 million during the year.  The… Continue reading.

In 2025, Operation Round Up continued its tradition of supporting the community by contributing $88,500 in grants to local non-profit organizations. These vital funds empowered a variety of groups dedicated to helping and supporting people throughout our service area. What makes Operation Round Up truly special is its grassroots approach. The program is entirely funded by… Continue reading.