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. Electric Consumer, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Electric Consumer 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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Years of service and safety: KV REMC honors employees and directors
Eleven Kankakee Valley REMC employees and directors were honored for their milestone years of service and safety at the REMC’s annual awards banquet in January. The honorees were: 40 Years: Lori Young – Executive Assistant and HR Director 30 Years: Andy Pataky – Journeyman Lineman Kenneth Redlin – Director 25 Years: Michael Yankauskas – Director… Continue reading.
Director election info packets now available
If you are a member-consumer of Kankakee Valley REMC who resides in District 1 or District 2, you can apply to run for the KV REMC board of directors. Director packets are available now at the KV REMC office. District 1 includes Boone and Pleasant townships, and the western portion of Porter Township in Porter… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting date change
Annual Meeting June 18, 2019 Porter County Expo Center New date, same great meeting. More information will be available soon.
Trading Post
As a service to our members, Kankakee Valley REMC publishes “Trading Post” on its locally-circulated pages of Electric Consumer. Readers may submit two ads per REMC membership, per month. Please see below for more details! FOR SALE: Fine crystal, modern, service for 8, water goblets & wine glasses to match, $65 firm. 219-663-0505. FOR SALE:… Continue reading.
Apply now for youth programs!
Deadlines are coming soon! Youth Tour: March 4 Touchstone Energy Camp: March 4 Operation Round Up® Scholarships: March 1 (at 3 p.m.) New this year, Youth Tour and Touchstone Energy Camp applications must be completed online. All applications can be found online at: kvremc.com/community-programs/youth-programs
Take steps to keep your energy (and money) from flying out the window
It’s a popular misperception that replacing windows can lead to significant energy savings. But, frequently other projects will give a better payback and increase your comfort. There are instances when replacing windows makes sense: aesthetic reasons, addressing broken panes, or if the window is not functioning because of damaged hardware. But if you are thinking… Continue reading.
Apply for youth programs
Page Day: Jan. 23 Spend a day in the Indiana Senate with students from REMCs around the state. Highlights include a Statehouse tour, mock bill activity, speakers and other educational activities. Students may have the opportunity to see the Indiana Legislature in action and meet their legislator. REQUIREMENTS: You must be available on Jan. 23… Continue reading.
Your energy efficiency updates could bring more than savings
The energy efficiency updates you’re planning for your home in 2019 will help save you money, but you could also qualify for a rebate, depending on the projects you have planned. To see more, including rebates for your business, visit www.PowerMoves.com. Purchase receipts are required for all rebate applications. AHRI Certificates required for all geothermal,… Continue reading.
Welcoming a new year
Your Kankakee Valley REMC leadership team is excited for the new year. Even though the calendar year might change, your cooperative’s key principles don’t. Putting our member-consumers’ needs first is our number one priority year after year. As is the case every year, your cooperative is focused on working smarter, being more innovative and adapting… Continue reading.