Have you ever looked up at a utility pole and wondered what all that equipment is doing up there? Over the next few months, we’ll share information about the electrical system and the devices working 24/7 to keep your lights on and your power flowing smoothly. The first piece of equipment is the lightning arrestor…. Continue reading.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer.  In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.

Electrical demand is rising faster than we’ve seen in decades. As our economy relies more on electricity, cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC are planning to keep power reliable for every home and business we serve. The North American Reliability Corporation recently shared its 2025-26 winter outlook. The good news: under normal conditions, we have the… Continue reading.

At Kankakee Valley REMC, giving isn’t just seasonal – it’s a year-round commitment. In fact, more than 70% of our membership gives back each month through the Operation Round Up program. Thanks to their generosity, the program awarded $26,000 to local non-profits in the final quarter of 2025, supporting causes that help residents of our… Continue reading.

Cooperative employee Kristi Fricke, member service representative, recently completed the Rural Electric Leaders in Training Exchange (RELITE) program offered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Fricke graduated from the two-year leadership development program, while Engineering Supervisor Cody Fletcher completed a third year of service to the RELITE program as a facilitator, helping guide and mentor program participants…. Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is proud to continue its tradition of investing in the future of our communities by offering two scholarship options to 2026 graduating high school seniors. To be eligible for all scholarships, students must be graduating from high school in the 2026 academic year and have a parent or guardian who is a… Continue reading.

When the power is working, no one thinks about it. That’s exactly how it should be. But behind that reliability is a lot of planning, much of it done years before electricity is ever needed. At Wabash Valley Power Alliance, planning ahead is not optional. It’s our responsibility. Electricity has to be available instantly, whether… Continue reading.

Last month, I shared how your participation in the time-of-use (TOU) rate helped the cooperative reduce power costs, and how we returned those savings to you through the one-time Power Savings Credit on your December bill. Your efforts made a real impact, and I would like to thank each of you for the role you… Continue reading.

The South Central School Corp.’s new Student Activity Center was built as part of a construction project that created needed spaces and classrooms for students at the kindergarten to 12th-grade school complex. Kankakee Valley REMC and Wabash Valley Power Alliance provided support, including $17,841.25 in Power Moves rebates for energy efficiency upgrades, which lower long-term… Continue reading.

When it comes to electricity in your home, it’s important to understand which equipment is the responsibility of the cooperative and which is the member’s. A simple rule of thumb is that the connection point between the cooperative’s wires and the member is the dividing line.  The service line from the utility pole to the… Continue reading.

All applications and details can be found online at kvremc.com/community/youth-programs. Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Feb. 13 Operation Round Up Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarship and Trades Scholarship  March 2 (at 3:30 p.m. CT)  Camp Kilowatt New date and location for this year’s camp. Camp will take place at Happy Hollow Children’s Camp in Nashville, Indiana, from… Continue reading.