When you hear the word “infrastructure,” you might think of roads, water lines or even buildings. Regardless of the industry, including your electric cooperative, infrastructure is essential. Did you realize part of your monthly electric bill is all about infrastructure, too? When you look at your bill, the first line item is a “facilities charge.”… Continue reading.

Your KV REMC crews are working to deliver safe and reliable electricity to your home and business. In this section, we will provide you details on particular projects and areas of focus this month. FIBER LOOP PROJECT — Last month, our contractors completed Phase 1 of the fiber loop project. Construction on Phase 2 has… Continue reading.

KV REMC is focused on meeting our member-consumers’ needs today and in the future. Providing safe, reliable and affordable power will always be our highest priority. To do this requires maintaining overhead and underground power lines, poles and other infrastructure, like substations.  To meet the growing electrical needs of our membership and area growth, often… Continue reading.

KV REMC’s commitment to the community is demonstrated through the work of both its employees and membership. Operation Round Up is one way we can work together to support area non-profits and make a difference in the community. Recently, Operation Round Up awarded three deserving organizations grants to support programs and projects that directly impact… Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives have a proud history of giving back. Our concern for the community is a significant part of who we are and is reflected in how we engage with our local communities.  This year, your cooperative’s employees volunteered during United Way Day of Caring, joining 400 area volunteers to give back to non-profits and… Continue reading.

No matter your job, a business owner lives in your house: you! As a member of your local electric cooperative, you are actually an owner (a member-consumer) of the organization! Electric cooperatives sprang up across the U.S. in the 1930s as towns and cities across the nation gained access to electricity. The Rural Electrification Act… Continue reading.

Your co-op has been gearing up for the year’s largest event: the Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting. Plan to attend on Aug. 26 at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. The theme, Better Together, is so appropriate considering the challenges of this past year. I think we’ve all realized that there truly… Continue reading.

Electric vehicles (EV) continue to gain momentum and many Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers see the benefit of refueling at the outlet instead of the gas pump. Kankakee Valley REMC offers a couple of recommendations for those who are considering switching to an EV. Typically, the dealership or the car manufacturer will recommend a charging system… Continue reading.

After a unique year, Kankakee Valley REMC is proud to report that your cooperative weathered the COVID storm and remains in a solid financial position.  KV REMC invested over $5 million in ongoing efforts to ensure reliability through continuous investments in utility plant improvements and replacements. The cooperative’s utility plant includes items such as poles,… Continue reading.

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