Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up Trust recently awarded scholarships totaling $8,000 to six deserving local high school graduates. Annually, the trust grants two $2,000 scholarships and four $1,000 scholarships to graduates whose parents/guardians participate in the Operation Round Up program. Justin Hoover and Katelyne Allen, both from Boone Grove High School, were honored as… Continue reading.

On May 1, the KV REMC Junior Board of Directors convened for their final meeting with purposeful community service work. These young leaders orchestrated a one-day service project, demonstrating their dedication to giving back. These projects were guided by the student directors, as they selected the LaPorte County Animal Shelter and the LaPorte County Fairgrounds… Continue reading.

With the hot, humid temperatures during the long daylight hours when kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer — literally and figuratively. Yet, in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are steps… Continue reading.

Summer months bring some of the highest energy bills of the year. But why? Cooling your home accounts for a large portion of your summer monthly energy use, and the hotter it gets, the harder and longer your air conditioner works to keep you cool. You don’t need a green thumb or an engineering degree… Continue reading.

Maintaining the right-of-way along which Kankakee Valley REMC’s power lines pass is critical during the spring and summer months to keep power safe and reliable. The Kankakee Valley REMC right-of-way spraying will begin in early June and run to late July. Contract crews will be working in the following areas (shown on the map in… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC proudly announces its latest Operation Round Up grant recipients, contributing $16,300 to our communities this quarter.  iCaleb & Company was granted $1,000 to purchase iPads for children undergoing cancer treatment in northern Indiana. These iPads will offer educational and entertaining support during extended hospital stays.  Call A Ride, based in Hebron, received… Continue reading.

Transformers and electrical lines are critical in delivering power to homes and businesses. At KV REMC, we take the safety and reliability of these components seriously, which is why our dedicated crews perform year-round inspections. These inspections aren’t just routine; they’re vital for preventing outages, identifying potential hazards, and maintaining the integrity of our system…. Continue reading.

Many Hoosier homeowners add a backup generator in case the power goes out during weather turbulence. Yet before severe weather arrives, homeowners should be sure to read and follow instructions in the manual that comes with the generator to ensure safe operation. There are some additional considerations that homeowners should particularly keep in mind with… Continue reading.

I’m proud to be part of the Kankakee Valley REMC team for many reasons, and one of the biggest is the commitment your co-op’s employees demonstrate to serving your needs. Every member of our team is focused on keeping members like you safe and comfortable. This month, we’re asking members to pay extra attention to… Continue reading.