Cooperatives around the world operate by seven cooperative principles. No matter if we are talking about a food, housing, workers, artists, production, daycare or our electric distribution cooperative, we all have adopted these principles as a guide that puts the needs of our members and our communities first.  The principle I would like to talk… Continue reading.

The family finally got to take that two-week summer vacation you’ve talked about. It cost quite a bit, and it was worth every penny. But, when you got home, you were surprised to see little change in your electric bill. “How could we get a large bill if we weren’t around?” you wonder. It’s simple…. Continue reading.

As a service to our members, Kankakee Valley REMC publishes “Trading Post” on its locally-circulated pages of Electric Consumer. Readers may submit two ads per REMC membership, per month. Please see below for more details! FOR SALE: Two 10 psi propane regulators with 10’ hoses, $10 each. New Craftsman auto-hammer with battery, charger and bag,… Continue reading.

If you would like to figure your electric bill yourself, 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 energy charges rate shown below in Line A. (This is the KV… Continue reading.

As technology transforms the way we live, appliances have evolved as well. New smart, internet-enabled appliances keep you comfortable, while other upgrades also reduce your energy use to save you money. As more internet-enabled technology becomes available, it’s important to see how these devices’ energy use compares to your current equipment. Different appliances will vary… Continue reading.

As a service to our members, Kankakee Valley REMC publishes “Trading Post” on its locally-circulated pages of Electric Consumer. Readers may submit two ads per REMC membership, per month. Please see below for more details! FOR SALE: Muffler and tail pipe, like brand new, fits Chevy or GMC 88-97 full size long bed, $40. Black… Continue reading.

Take advantage of the special admission discounts available exclusively to Kankakee Valley REMC members at the LaPorte County and Porter County fairs when you show your Co-op Connections Card.  Stop in our office if you need a card to take advantage of these one-day only discounts. LaPorte County Fair: Kankakee Valley REMC Day is Thursday,… Continue reading.

Those big green boxes in many yards may not be particularly attractive, but they’re very important to ensuring you have a safe and reliable supply of electricity. They’re what your REMC calls “pad-mount” transformers, and they work to bring power to you through underground power lines. Your cooperative has about 2,720 of these green boxes… Continue reading.

As detailed in last month’s Electric Consumer, Kankakee Valley REMC’s contractor will begin spraying this month along our rights-of-way. The work is being done by The Daltons.   Contract crews will be working in the areas shows on the map. If you would prefer to maintain the right-of-way adjacent to your land in another way, such as… Continue reading.

Leah Reyes, who just completed first grade at South Central Elementary, will have her artwork of a snowman featured for the month of January in the upcoming Cooperative Calendar of Student Art for 2019. Leah was named “Artist of the Month” for January when her art won the first grade division in the contest judged… Continue reading.