Call to order The regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chairman Steve AmRhein. Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver.  Approval of agenda Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda as presented…. 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.

Summer is not complete without attending summer camp! KV REMC was proud to sponsor Patrick Flahavin, an incoming seventh grader at Taft Middle School, for Camp Kilowatt this year. Flahavin had to apply and be selected to participate.   This four-day, three-night camp took place at Camp Tecumseh and included traditional outdoor camp activities, electrical safety… Continue reading.

Get your ticket to save on admission at the county fair! Kankakee Valley REMC has teamed up again this year with the Porter County Fair to offer our membership a special admission discount. All you need to do is show your KV REMC electric bill at the gate. Stop by the KV REMC booth on… Continue reading.

kvremc.com

When outdoor temperatures soar, our electricity use increases. That’s because our air conditioners run longer and more often to counteract sweltering outdoor temperatures. Factor in that we all tend to use electricity at the same times — in the morning and early evenings — and that equals a lot of strain on our electric grid. … Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt took place June 4-7 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. The camp is a fun and unique experience for sixth-grade students going into seventh grade across Indiana. Campers get the chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying fun activities and games. Harrison REMC was represented at Camp Kilowatt by… Continue reading.

HVAC tune-up rebate  Receive a 50% rebate on a qualifying HVAC tune-up cost. The total rebate may not exceed $50.   HVAC/heat pump rebates: $300 to $2,000*  To qualify, you must occupy the home where the equipment is installed year-round (12 months), and the unit must heat and cool the whole home unless otherwise stated.  Heat… Continue reading.

After 21 years on the REMC board, Brian Koetter stepped away from the board in May 2025. Thank you to Brian Koetter for his 21 years of serving the membership of Harrison REMC! 

Congratulations to the 2025 scholarship recipients and the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., participants. Harrison REMC is very proud of you and your accomplishments. Thank you for being great ambassadors of the co-op!  2025 Harrison REMC scholarship recipients  Nolan Erwin, son of James and Wendy Erwin, Corydon — Corydon Central High School Roy Marsh III,… Continue reading.