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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Kankakee Valley REMC awards scholarships to local graduates
The Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up Trust has awarded scholarships to six exceptional high school graduates whose parents or guardians participate in the Operation Round Up program. Two $2,000 scholarships were presented to Savannah Swanson of South Central High School and Paige Hein of Washington Township High School. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded to… Continue reading.
Spraying begins this month
KV REMC contractors will begin spraying along our rights-of-way this month. The Daltons, the programs contractors, will focus on brush and small vegetation control in the orange area on the map below. This work has been certified by the Indiana State Chemist, and all herbicides used are EPA-approved. If you would prefer to maintain… Continue reading.
Morgan Hinz: Our community’s woman in Washington
When you hear about everything happening in our nations capital, do you ever find yourself wishing there was someone there who was looking out for you? You probably cant have your own lobbyist, but you can find peace of mind knowing a local woman is part of a team focused on the reliability and affordability… Continue reading.
Partnering to provide reliable energy
As the demand for electricity rises, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives made the bold move and bought a power plant together. As G&T’s, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy are the power supply partners to 34 electric co-ops in Indiana, supporting all corners of the state. WVPA and Hoosier… Continue reading.
Consider becoming a director
Do you enjoy learning new things and sharing your insight with others? Are you the go-to person when friends and family need advice? Thinking larger, do you care about your neighbors and the community you share? What if you could be part of something bigger that makes a real difference? If you answered yes to… Continue reading.
Right-of-way spraying scheduled
Brush upkeep and tree trimming are vital to keeping your power flowing efficiently and safely. That is why we contact trained, certified vegetation control specialists once a year to remove summer foliage that may threaten the functionality of your electricity. The Daltons, Inc., will perform upkeep as part of our right-of-way maintenance spraying program. The focus… Continue reading.
PowerSwitch program getting an upgrade
If you participate in the PowerSwitch AC program, your switch is getting an upgrade. Starting in May, Kankakee Valley REMC employees will begin visiting homes to upgrade the switch devices installed on participants’ air conditioners. This upgrade is part of our ongoing efforts to improve the program’s efficiency, and the process will be quick and… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up: 25 years of giving
For 25 years, KV REMC members have turned their spare change into a program that has changed lives through the dedicated work of the many non-profits throughout the cooperative’s service territory. By voluntarily rounding up their electric bills each month, members have created a fund that supports non-profit organizations dedicated to helping those in need. … Continue reading.