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.

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.

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.

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.

As a member of Kankakee Valley REMC, you can support Operation Round Up by simply rounding up your electric bill each month. Your contributions, averaging no more than $6 per year, support non-profits in the community. Below are the organizations that received financial support during the second quarter grant distribution. Harold W. McMillen Center for… Continue reading.

Later this month, KV REMC employees will participate in the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Lineman Rodeo at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds in Danville. This is the cooperative’s second year with employees competing in the competition. We wish the linemen the best of luck as they compete in the team and individual competitions.  Stay tuned to our… Continue reading.

Transformers and electrical lines are critical in delivering power to homes and businesses. At KV REMC, we take the safety and reliability of these components seriously, which is why our dedicated crews perform year-round inspections.  These inspections aren’t just routine; they’re vital for preventing outages, identifying potential hazards, and maintaining the integrity of our system…. Continue reading.

Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.

When you last watched a home improvement show, did you notice how the actors snap their fingers, and the project is done? That is called a jump cut.   While we wish we could “jump cut” from a power outage to power restoration, it can often take much more effort and people to make it happen.  … Continue reading.

Last month, the Junior Board of Directors demonstrated its commitment to community outreach and support through two impactful service projects.  Throughout the eight-month program, students were required to complete individual community service hours. For each hour served, KV REMC pledged a set dollar amount. Students reported their monthly hours at each session, which were tracked… Continue reading.