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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Minutes of the Annual Meeting of members of the Kankakee Valley REMC
SEPT. 28, 2023 The 2023 Annual Meeting of the membership of the Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on the 28th day of September, 2023. A catered meal was served to the members beginning at 4:30 p.m. CST by REMC employees and… Continue reading.
Returning $78,000 to the community
At Kankakee Valley REMC, community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that to receive support, we must first give it. Our mission is to provide financial aid to schools, first responders, community service organizations, and many others who share our commitment to enhancing our community’s well-being. As Operation Round Up celebrated… Continue reading.
A winning lottery ticket
Before conducting home energy audits as LaGrange County REMC’s Energy Advisor, Jake Taylor was involved in building houses — from breaking ground to handing the keys to the new homeowner. He also taught a trades class to many of the young builders working on them and showed them the potential of a career. Taylor spent… Continue reading.
Use your voice: Participate in the board of directors’ election
When Kankakee Valley REMC was founded 85 years ago, each member-consumer contributed an equal share to bring electricity to their homes and benefit the entire community. From the beginning, every member-consumer had an equal vote in cooperative matters, embodying the principles of equitable economic participation and democratic control. These values continue to guide us today…. Continue reading.
Important notice about Member Appreciation Day: Please read
Your Member Appreciation Day/Annual Business Meeting registration card is coming in early September. Be sure to look for it on the back cover of the September issue of the Indiana Connection. You must bring the card to the event on Sept. 26 at the Porter County Fairgrounds to be entered into the prize drawing. Notice… Continue reading.
Meet your director candidates
Get to know your fellow member-consumers who are running for the board of directors! Check out the candidate biographies at kvremc.com. You’ll also find candidate information and video biography on the ballot. Voting kicks off on Aug. 23. If you have an email address on file, watch for details on how to vote through SmartHub… Continue reading.
KV REMC makes a positive impact through team-building activities
The KV REMC employees recently demonstrated their commitment to the community and leadership development through a series of team-building activities. This initiative stressed the cooperative’s dedication to a strong, collaborative workforce while positively impacting the local community. As part of this team-building activity, the employees packed an impressive 15,130 meals for Pack Away Hunger. This… Continue reading.
Co-op sponsored summer fun
Many kids associate summer with adventure, learning, and making lasting memories. Kankakee Valley REMC continued that tradition this year by sponsoring two exciting experiences: Camp Kilowatt and Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Six local sixth graders embarked on a memorable journey to Camp Tecumseh for Camp Kilowatt. Over four days and three nights, the campers… Continue reading.
Making the grade
Although buses are once again shuttling students to school, the sweltering summer heat still kicks on the air conditioning, draining more money from wallets. While it’s early in the school year for tests, there are three elementary steps to long-term energy savings and keeping more money in your wallet. Just seal, insulate, and equip to… Continue reading.
From the CEO: Time-of-use rates empower energy consumers
As you drive past the gas station on your way to work, you spot the great price for regular unleaded. You are a little tight on time this morning, so you make a mental note to fill your tank on the way home. But as you pull into the station eight hours later, you are… Continue reading.