Kankakee Valley REMC’s Zack Walters was among the 17 lineworkers who graduated in January from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). Walters has been employed at the cooperative for six years.    “Lineworkers are the backbone of our operations and their dedication to the consumers of Indiana’s electric cooperatives is outstanding.”… Continue reading.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: We want you to be the first to know about the information that is important to you.  We will share great ideas, programs, events and outage updates using these social media outlets.   Walk in: If you need to pay your bill, purchase LEDs, have a question relating to your bill, or… Continue reading.

Every month in this section, we’ll tell you where our maintenance and construction crews will be and what they will be doing.   Right-Of-Way Maintenance Contract tree trimming crews will continue trimming trees and overgrown vegetation in the following areas: Porter County: Jackson, Pine, and Washington townshipsStarke County: Center, Washington, California and North Bend townships… Continue reading.

This month, you may be one of the millions of Americans turning on the television and heading to the fridge as you watch your favorite college basketball team compete for a national championship. And among the school fight songs and busted brackets, the month’s madness also provides the chance to score savings by upgrading appliances…. Continue reading.

Often, when we hear the phrase “New Year’s resolutions,” we equate that to personal goals. But as your cooperative’s leadership team can attest to, business goals are just as important.  Your cooperative is committed to providing safe, reliable and responsibly sourced electricity to its member-consumers. This year, we’ve developed some exciting new plans and I… Continue reading.

Touchstone Energy Camp (June 3-6, 2020) A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding,… Continue reading.

If you would like to figure your electric bill (to compare to the one Kankakee Valley REMC sends you), here’s how:  Track the kilowatt-hours you used on your meter for the month (or use the amount shown on your bill — they should be about the same). Multiply your kWh by the rate shown at… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is run by a democratically elected board of directors.  If leading your electric co-op interests you, consider running for directorship at the 2020 KVREMC Annual Meeting to be held on June 4 at the Porter County Expo Center. Member-consumers running for directorship must attend the mandatory meeting on March 31 at 6:30… Continue reading.

In 2019, your generosity allowed the co-op to give back over $102,000 in grants to 45 area non-profit organizations through the Operation Round Up program. It is only through your generous giving, when you round up your electric bill, that we can help organizations assist those in need. Below are organizations that received Operation Round… Continue reading.

Every month in this new section, we’ll tell you where our maintenance and construction crews will be and what they will be doing.   Right-Of-Way Maintenance Clearing tree and overgrown vegetation is vital to providing safe, reliable power to our member-consumers.   We clear certain area, known as rights-of-way, to: Keep power lines clear of… Continue reading.

It’s no surprise that there is an increased potential for fire risks and electrical safety hazards in the winter. During the coldest months, consumers use additional electrical devices and appliances, like space heaters, electric blankets and possibly portable generators.   This winter, safeguard your loved ones and your home with these electrical safety tips from… Continue reading.