At Kankakee Valley REMC we value our connection to the member-consumers that we serve. We actively use social media and other communication tools so we can share what we’re doing for you.  If you are looking for information on power restoration efforts, tree trimming or co-op director elections or would like to learn more about… Continue reading.

Don’t let mail delays prevent you from receiving your bill on time or KV REMC from receiving your payment. Take advantage of the following services offered by your co-op that are free of charge and will save you a stamp. E-billing — Sign up and make sure you receive your bill before the due date…. Continue reading.

While your steaming hot shower may leave you feeling like royalty, the appliance heating that water may be dethroning money from your wallet.  A variety of energy resources power different kinds of water heaters to warm the water that people use in their daily lives. The type of water heater in your house could lead… Continue reading.

This is article two of three in the series. Last month, I talked about the strategic plan our staff and directors developed to ensure a bright future for your co-op. My first column discussed some of the technological and financial issues we are exploring, as well as improvements we hope to make. A key aspect… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC annual meeting of the membership will take place on June 10 at the Porter County Expo Center. We need your help as we begin making plans for this event.   The annual meeting is a special event that allows for member-consumers to meet their cooperative employees and leadership and come together… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to recognize its employees for milestone years of safety and service. These employees are not only dedicated to their careers but also to providing exemplary service to the cooperative’s member-consumers.

4-H Program Reimbursement  Kankakee Valley REMC would like to pay for your child’s 2020-21 4-H program fees.  The reimbursement is only available to youth whose parents or guardians are KV REMC member-consumers. A maximum of three program fees will be reimbursed per family. The reimbursement form can be found at kvremc.com under the community programs… Continue reading.

In this section, we’ll tell you where our maintenance and construction crews will be and what they will be doing. Fiber Make Ready — KV REMC crews will be performing system improvement requirements in preparation for attaching fiber optic lines to our electric poles. This work will be done in southwest Valparaiso, Kouts, Wanatah and… Continue reading.

Just hours into the new year, the KV REMC service territory was canvased by an ice storm. A messy mix of wind, ice and snow left 4,984 member-consumers in the dark.  KV REMC operations crews worked the next two days to address damaged equipment, downed power lines and broken poles. The weight of the ice… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC Energy Advisor Jake Taylor helped a co-op member scour his house to find the culprit causing the member’s high energy bills.  Taylor started in the homeowner’s basement, at the circuit breaker box. He didn’t have to travel any further. Taylor connected a Sense, which is a home energy monitor that tracks electricity… Continue reading.

Early last year, our staff and directors gathered to consider Kankakee Valley REMC’s future. We developed a three-year strategic plan to help us prepare for the needs of both our membership and our co-op. This is the first in a series of three columns in which I will share insight into our plans. As you… Continue reading.