Nearly everyone has experienced the dreaded crash of thunder before the lights go out — and the relief once the lights come back on. In the darkness, what could be missed is the dedication, effort and energy from the lineworkers who are busily braving the elements to return power to your day. You have likely… Continue reading.

The biggest difference between Kankakee Valley REMC and the other energy providers isn’t just the logo on our trucks or the information provided on the bill you receive. We’re a cooperative created to serve the needs of our membership instead of making profits for investors. While other energy providers have to answer to Wall Street… Continue reading.

With just a few changes to your lifestyle, the time-of-use rate could save you money each month. 5.28 cents/kWh  Save nearly 35% on energy used outside of the hours of 4-7 p.m. (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays and weekends)  compared to standard rates View the time-of-use rates online at kvremc.com/my-account/rates

Kankakee Valley REMC recently honored four employees for their milestone years of service and safety at the annual awards banquet. These individuals gave a combined 65 years of service and 105 years of safety to the cooperative. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to the membership and cooperative.  The honorees were: 

One feature of the Junior Board of Directors program is introducing students to unique businesses and organizations within the community. During the students’ fifth session, they visited Custom Machining Services and the Multi-Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC), both located in Valparaiso, to learn about each business and how they impact the community.  At Custom Machining Services,… Continue reading.

If you are looking for a convenient way to pay your electric bill each month, we have many free options for you to choose from.   E-Bill Sign up and make sure you receive your bill before the due date. Through the e-bill option, you can pay your bill directly from the notification, or by… Continue reading.

Today we are excited to announce plans for Surf Internet to connect individual neighborhoods and homes to high-speed fiber internet via the KV REMC fiber ring! Access to reliable and affordable internet service has long been a missing resource in our rural communities, and we have been taking steps over the last few years to… Continue reading.

In addition to bringing you pleasure, your garden can help save you energy — or even provide you energy if you grow a vegetable garden. Smart planning in advance can help you create an energy-efficient garden that will last all season long. Take advantage of rain barrels A rain barrel can save you a significant… Continue reading.

Supporting our member-consumers goes beyond providing electric service. We want to be your trusted resource for all things electric. As your co-op’s CEO, keeping you informed about the current trends in the electric industry is something I take very seriously. The electric industry is changing at a rapid pace. Tomorrow’s trends will affect how we… Continue reading.

As a member-consumer of Kankakee Valley REMC, you have a unique opportunity to support Operation Round Up by simply rounding up your electric bill each month. Here are the organizations you helped to support in December. San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. received a $5,436 grant to replace the department’s current electric hand tools with… Continue reading.

In this section, we’ll tell you where our maintenance and construction crews will be and what they will do. Substation Maintenance: Work continues on the upgrade to the Porter substation, which feeds part of Lakes of the Four Seasons and the rural Hebron area. The new control building is now in place, and transmission poles… Continue reading.

At Kankakee Valley REMC, we aim to restore power quickly and safely. But, when a major storm causes widespread damage, power may be out for an extended time. For many, installing a standby generator gives you peace of mind that no matter the situation, you won’t be left sitting in the dark.  There have been an… Continue reading.