You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. It influences every decision we make, from routine maintenance of our line equipment to managing large-scale projects. The safety of our employees and the community is our top priority. For us, safety isn’t just about following regulations — it’s about developing a culture where everyone prioritizes… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors program offers high school juniors exciting opportunities to connect with community leaders and gain a real-world perspective on leadership. Recently, the Junior Board had an unforgettable visit to the Indiana Statehouse, where they dove straight into the heart of the legislative process. The students kicked off their… Continue reading.

As part of the Junior Board of Directors program, students are required to complete a community service project to successfully finish the program. This year, they have chosen to support the Women’s Care Center in Plymouth and LaPorte by creating layette care packages for newborns in need.  The students are seeking donations from the community… Continue reading.

Tree trimming maintenance is a year-round program to provide you with safe and reliable electricity. Trimming back trees decreases outages caused by fallen tree limbs during storms and high winds.  Our contract crews are trimming in the following townships:  PORTER COUNTY: Portions of Jackson and Liberty Townships  LAPORTE COUNTY: Portions of New Durham, Clinton, Cass,… Continue reading.

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.

As technology changes, so do the tricks scammers use. What used to be in-person scams have become more sophisticated schemes targeting individuals through phone calls, emails, and text messages. One of the most common scams we’re seeing now is utility scams, where fraudsters pretend to be from your utility company and try to steal money… Continue reading.

Kyler Gudeman and Andrew Norris, both five-year employees of the co-op, graduated last month from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Gudeman and Norris were both required to complete 612 hours of classroom-related study, 8,000 hours of on-the-job… Continue reading.

We are aware that some members have experienced delays in receiving their electric bills by mail. Please note that all bills are sent from out of state, and unfortunately, we are unable to control how long the postal service takes to deliver the mail. We have heard reports of delays within the postal system, which… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is pleased to recognize its employees and directors for milestone years of safety and service. We greatly appreciate their dedication not only to their careers but also to providing exemplary service to the cooperative’s member-consumers.