This past year, we made a significant change to how we billed energy with the implementation of time-of-use rates. While some members expressed frustration with the change, others saw it as a challenge and approached it with optimism. Regardless of how you felt, the outcome is clear: our members followed our recommendations in a big… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is proud to continue its tradition of investing in the future of our communities by offering scholarships to 2026 graduating high school seniors. THIS YEAR, KV REMC WILL AWARD A TOTAL OF EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS: • Two $2,000 undergraduate scholarships • Four $1,000 undergraduate scholarships • Two $1,500 trades scholarships The trades scholarship… Continue reading.

If you’re a KV REMC member with a load management switch installed on your water heater, you should have already received a letter letting you know that the water heater switch program will end on Jan. 1. This program was made possible through the support of our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, as part… Continue reading.

Through the cooperative’s programs, youth have amazing opportunities to explore new experiences. Don’t miss out on these memorable trips and exciting adventures! PAGE DAY Jan. 27 Page Day will feature a tour of the Indiana Statehouse, a mock bill activity, speakers, and educational activities. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet state legislators. High… Continue reading.

KV REMC crews are dedicated to ensuring the safety and reliability of services for both residential and commercial needs. Here is what is happening this month: LINE CONSTRUCTION Our contracted crew is beginning a 7.5-mile rebuild that will interconnect the planned Four Corners Substation in Union Mills with the Arrow Substation in Knox. The project… Continue reading.

Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Amanda Steeb, director of marketing and communications at Kankakee Valley REMC, the recipient of the 2025 Tom Taylor Award. She was presented the honor during the Marketing, Member Services, and Communicators professional section fall meeting on Oct. 24, with her family and KV REMC CEO Scott Sears in attendance. The… Continue reading.

As we close out 2025, I reflect on how extraordinary this year has been for Wabash Valley Power Alliance and our member co-ops. Together, we have achieved meaningful milestones that have strengthened our system, expanded opportunities, and deepened our connection to the communitieswe serve. One of the most significant accomplishments was the successful purchase of… Continue reading.

Each year, the Annual Meeting reminds us of what makes Kankakee Valley REMC unique: our member-consumers. Its a time to come together, reflect on our progress, and look ahead to new opportunities to better serve you. This year, 628 registered member-consumers and their families, nearly 1,300 people in total, joined us at the Porter County… Continue reading.

At the recent Member Appreciation Event and Annual Business Meeting, members re-elected Chris Birky as the District 1 director and Dean Moretton as the District 2 director. Both will serve three-year terms on the board of directors. They join three other district representatives and two at-large directors. Together, these individuals represent their fellow members and… Continue reading.

One of KV REMC’s most significant infrastructure projects, our fiber loop, is complete. Launched in 2021, this multi-phased project strengthens our electric system and allows for the implementation of future technologies that will enhance service for our membership. The fiber loop connects KV REMC’s headquarters with our substations through high-speed communications pathways, giving our employees… Continue reading.