People often ask me what makes cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC different from large investor-owned utilities. At a time when state regulators are responding to customers’ affordability concerns from other utilities, it’s worth taking a moment to remind our members of the key differences. The biggest difference is mostly about profits. Big utilities are under… Continue reading.
Each year, we mark a special day to say “thank you” to the lineworkers that keep the power flowing to the homes, farms and businesses in our community. Please join us in thanking our hard-working lineworkers.
Harrison REMC contractors, Kendall Vegetation Services and H&L Tree Trimming will clear rights of way along high-voltage power lines. Harrison REMC maintains 2,685 miles of line, with approximately 310 miles scheduled for clearance in 2025. The following areas will be trimmed in 2025: • New Salisbury • Floyds Knobs • Greenville • Georgetown Safe clearances… Continue reading.
April 22 Online voting closes If you haven’t yet cast your vote in our annual director election, open your SmartHub app and click the Vote Now button, or check your email for a link to the voting website. If you would like a paper ballot, you must request one by April 9. It can be… Continue reading.
The weather is getting warmer, and the days are growing longer. It’s the perfect time to start those outdoor projects you’ve been planning and explore new ways to make your home more energy efficient. The following home improvements and lifestyle changes will help lower your energy bills and environmental impact. 1) Spring cleaning While you’re chasing… Continue reading.
You may not own your home or apartment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve its energy performance. Use LED lightbulbs: LEDs use up to 75% less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs while providing the same vivid lighting you’re used to. LEDs also last up to 25,000 hours or more. You probably won’t have to… Continue reading.
Trees have many benefits. They add curb appeal to residences and businesses, improve air quality, and provide shade. Strategically planting trees can also help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable. Leafy trees on the south, east, and west sides of your home can provide shade from the hot summer sun, keeping… Continue reading.
We’re excited about expanding our facilities to meet the needs of our growing membership. But with that comes a few inconveniences due to ongoing construction for the next several months. Please exercise caution if you need to visit our office, as our procedures for accessing our property, parking, dropping off payments, and entering our building have… Continue reading.
Co-op Solar is a community solar program that makes it easy for members to use solar energy without the cost or hassle of rooftop solar. When you participate in Co-op Solar, you purchase a block of solar power. Our wholesale power provider owns and maintains the solar arrays, so there’s no equipment to purchase or… Continue reading.
In the quiet hours before dawn breaks, while many of us are still nestled in our beds, lineworkers begin their day, often clad in flame-resistant clothing, safety goggles, rubber gloves and thick, heavy boots. They are the individuals who epitomize dedication to service in its purest form. As we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day on April… Continue reading.
With warming temperatures approaching, residents will be spending more time outside, with many working on their landscaping. For some in more rural areas, this includes burning ditches to get rid of weeds and brush. Unfortunately, if the fire isn’t monitored closely, it results in utility poles being burned and damaged beyond repair. Most years, LaGrange… Continue reading.
Are you prepared when docile rain showers turn into threatening storms? BEFORE THE STORM:
The LaGrange County Parks Department recently received a $2,000 EnviroWatts grant from LaGrange County REMC. The department requested this funding to help restore 1.5 acres of degraded ground at David Rogers Park in Wolcottville. The money will be used to purchase native prairie seed to reestablish a native, flower-heavy prairie. The Parks Department hosts forest… Continue reading.
