Kankakee Valley REMC
Kankakee Valley REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Wanatah, Indiana. As a cooperative, Kankakee Valley REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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From the CEO: Circle Sept. 25 on your calendar
On Sept. 25, Kankakee Valley REMC will host its largest event, the Member Appreciation Day and annual business meeting, at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso. This event is filled with family fun, good food, entertainment, and a chance to win some great prizes. Were excited to bring back some favorites, along with a few… Continue reading.
Secretary-Treasurer’s report
Kankakee Valley REMC continues to focus on cost-efficient provision of reliable electric service in this always challenging environment. As expected, most of our cooperatives assets are the member owned utility plants necessary for providing service to our membership. As of year-end, the cooperative owned just shy of $115 million worth of assets, and over 90%… Continue reading.
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of members of the Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation, Inc.
SEPT. 26, 2024 The 2024 Annual Meeting of the membership of the Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on the 26th day of September 2024. A catered meal was served to the members beginning at 4: 30 p.m. CST by REMC employees and… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up year in review
Together, we made a difference At Kankakee Valley REMC, community isnt just part of what we do, its who we are. As we look back on the year, Operation Round Up is an excellent example of what can happen when people come together to help one another. Through this program, members choose to round up… Continue reading.
Rates: What is the co-op story?
Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.
Restoring power quickly and safely
Do you recall the famous question of whether falling trees make a sound when nobody is around to hear them? I’m confident that falling trees create a lot of noise and a mess, at least when they fall across power lines. Nobody likes outages. For our members, they’re a disruption that interrupts the comfort you’re… Continue reading.
Your voice matters — participate in the 2025 director election
As a member-owner of your cooperative, your voice helps shape our future. One of the most impactful ways to participate is by voting in the upcoming board of directors election. We encourage you to take part and make your voice heard. Electronic voting will be open from Aug. 22 through Sept. 23. You can cast your… Continue reading.
Meet your director candidates
Get to know your fellow members running for the board of directors by viewing their biography online at kvremc.com. The candidate information and video biography will also be available for you to view before casting your vote. Voting opens on Aug. 22. Each member will cast one vote in each district up for election. District… Continue reading.
