KV REMC contractors are spraying our rights-of-way this month. The Daltons, the program’s contractors, focus on brush and small vegetation control in the orange area on the map below. This work has been certified by the Indiana State Chemist, and all herbicides used are EPA-approved.  If you preferred to maintain the right-of-way adjacent to your… Continue reading.

Whenever I can get outside, I am there. Just last month, I completed a half-marathon. Most of my training was outside, and I experienced all kinds of weather along the way. Maybe that’s why I enjoy summer so much. But from a professional standpoint, it can put us to the test. As temperatures rise, so… Continue reading.

After a long winter, I’m excited to welcome sunshine and warmer weather. Although summer officially starts on June 21, I consider May the real beginning, as temperatures typically rise and stay warm for extended periods. This month, I’m not really focusing on the excitement of the changing weather. Instead, I want to talk about how… Continue reading.

After 34 years of dedicated service, Mark Sowder officially hung up his hard hat and retired this past April. He joined the co-op in 1992 as a meter reader after working at Valpo Lumber. Three years later, he moved into a groundman role before transitioning to the metering department as a meter technician in 2000…. Continue reading.

Brush upkeep and tree trimming are vital to keeping your power flowing efficiently and safely. That is why we contract trained, certified vegetation control specialists once a year to remove summer foliage that may threaten the functionality of your electricity.  The Daltons, Inc., will perform upkeep as part of our right-of-way maintenance spraying program. The focus… Continue reading.

If you’re planning to use balloons for outdoor celebrations this summer, it’s important to keep safety in mind, especially when it comes to metal-coated Mylar balloons. Mylar balloons pose a serious risk to electric systems and are linked to thousands of power outages each year. A simple gust of wind can carry a balloon into overhead… Continue reading.

By Jeff Conrad In Indiana, the month of May brings a familiar rhythm. The Indianapolis 500 captures our attention, and with it comes the language of racing, preparation, precision, teamwork, and strategy. Drivers don’t just show up on race day and hope for the best. Success is built through months of planning, testing, and coordination… Continue reading.

People often ask me what makes cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC different from large investor-owned utilities. At a time when state regulators are responding to customers’ affordability concerns from other utilities, it’s worth taking a moment to remind our members of the key differences. The biggest difference is mostly about profits. Big utilities are under… Continue reading.

Concern for community is one of the guiding principles of electric cooperatives. Members of two classes of Kankakee Valley REMC’s Junior Board of Directors are taking that concern to the next level by sponsoring events to help others in the community. Join us on May 30 at the Porter County Fairgrounds (215 Division Road, Valparaiso)… Continue reading.

Each April, we recognize the dedicated individuals who keep the lights on — our lineworkers. Kankakee Valley REMC’s 27 lineworkers serve our community every day, restoring power, maintaining lines, and keeping life running smoothly for all our members. When storms strike and outages occur, lineworkers leave family dinners and work long hours in challenging conditions to… Continue reading.