If you opened your January electric bill and thought, “That seems high,” you weren’t alone. When bills jump, it’s natural to ask what changed. One question I’ve heard quite a bit lately is whether data centers and large energy users are driving up electricity costs. Here’s what I can tell you. In February, we announced… Continue reading.

Last fall, our directors and leadership sat down to review Kankakee Valley REMC’s strategic plan and develop a new one. We do that roughly every three years, and it’s one of our most important responsibilities. Nobody knows exactly what’s ahead for our communities and our cooperative, but there are several things that we know for… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors program — which offers high school juniors opportunities to connect with community leaders and gain a real- world perspective on leadership — recently visited the Indiana Statehouse to witness the heart of the legislative process. The Junior Board participants who attended the trip included Juliana Cook, Luke… Continue reading.

Tyler Wherrett and Tim Morgart, both five-year employees of Kankakee Valley REMC, were two of 30 lineworkers who graduated earlier this year from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Wherrett and Morgart were both required to complete 576 hours… Continue reading.

Have you ever looked up at a utility pole and wondered what all that equipment is doing up there? Over the next few months, we’ll share information about the electrical system and the devices working 24/7 to keep your lights on and your power flowing smoothly. The first piece of equipment is the lightning arrestor…. Continue reading.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer.  In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.

Electrical demand is rising faster than we’ve seen in decades. As our economy relies more on electricity, cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC are planning to keep power reliable for every home and business we serve. The North American Reliability Corporation recently shared its 2025-26 winter outlook. The good news: under normal conditions, we have the… Continue reading.

At Kankakee Valley REMC, giving isn’t just seasonal – it’s a year-round commitment. In fact, more than 70% of our membership gives back each month through the Operation Round Up program. Thanks to their generosity, the program awarded $26,000 to local non-profits in the final quarter of 2025, supporting causes that help residents of our… Continue reading.

Cooperative employee Kristi Fricke, member service representative, recently completed the Rural Electric Leaders in Training Exchange (RELITE) program offered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Fricke graduated from the two-year leadership development program, while Engineering Supervisor Cody Fletcher completed a third year of service to the RELITE program as a facilitator, helping guide and mentor program participants…. Continue reading.