This October, you should be treated by ghoulish figures visiting on Halloween — not tricked by unexpectedly high energy costs.  Every fall, people enjoy the milder temperatures while preparing for the coming Midwestern winter. Make sure you’re treating yourself to energy savings by making the right upgrades. Even small home improvements can lead to long-term… Continue reading.

We partner with our power provider to handle weather challenges – and has done so for years. This sweltering summer, you may have paid more attention to energy costs and reliability. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which coordinates electricity generation and transmission in parts of the central U.S. and Canada, warned that there was… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC celebrated a safety milestone in 2021. To receive this honor, the cooperative completed a year of no work-related accidents that resulted in an employee missing a full eight-hour day. This award was provided to the cooperative through Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange, the insurance provider for Kankakee Valley REMC.  Kankakee Valley REMC… Continue reading.

SmartHub  Pay your bill, manage your account, receive notifications, contact customer service and so much more all from your smartphone or tablet.  Energy Efficiency Rebates Planning an energy efficient project at your home or business? Visit PowerMoves.com to find energy efficient resources and learn how you can possibly get a cash rebate for your project. … Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives have a proud history of giving back. Sometimes, that is in the form of a financial donation, and other times it is the giving of our time and labor.  This year, Kankakee Valley REMC employees volunteered as part of the United Way Day of Caring, joining area volunteers to give back to non-profits… Continue reading.

Co-op members building their “forever” homes enjoy choosing new home options — from flooring to cabinets to paint colors. Those members can also work with their local electric cooperative to build a Power Moves® Home. Houses built to the Power Moves Home standard are on average at least 20% more energy efficient than a traditional… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is committed to providing safe, reliable, affordable electricity to our rural communities. Unfortunately, we are facing a challenge that could threaten our commitment to reliability.   As you may remember, supply chain challenges started two years ago during the height of the pandemic, initially affecting many household products. Those challenges are now… Continue reading.

This June, Kankakee Valley REMC was honored to sponsor six students on a trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Indiana Youth Tour. Youth Tour is a weeklong experience that allows high school students entering their senior year to visit historical monuments and museums, meet with Indiana’s congressional delegation on Capitol Hill, make lifelong… Continue reading.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS • $1,000 scholarship • Monthly events/meetings   taking place during the day • Exciting guest speakers and field trips • Assist a local non-profit with a community service project APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPT. 01, 2022 Apply online at: www.kvremc.com/community-programs/junior-board-of-directors

Power outages are never convenient. Sometimes, it’s no mystery why we are left in the dark, like when lightning and thunder rattle the windows and walls. Other times, an outage may come with no warning.  The length of time it takes to restore power will vary by the cause, severity of damage to the electrical… Continue reading.