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Marshall County REMC says farewell to longtime employees Mac Lain and Spencer
Doug Mac Lain | Journeyman Lineman | 29 years of service What have you enjoyed most about your job? I have had the pleasure of helping many people over these last 29 years — not only in our backyard, but also during hurricane restoration and even in Guatemala twice. It’s been a blessing to use… Continue reading.
What’s on your mind?
Supporting our member-consumers goes beyond providing electric service. We want to be your trusted resource for all things electric. As your co-op’s CEO, keeping you informed about the current trends in the electric industry is something I take very seriously. The electric industry is changing at a rapid pace. Tomorrow’s trends will affect how we… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up supports local organizations
As a member-consumer of Kankakee Valley REMC, you have a unique opportunity to support Operation Round Up by simply rounding up your electric bill each month. Here are the organizations you helped to support in December. San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. received a $5,436 grant to replace the department’s current electric hand tools with… Continue reading.
Crews in the community
In this section, we’ll tell you where our maintenance and construction crews will be and what they will do. Substation Maintenance: Work continues on the upgrade to the Porter substation, which feeds part of Lakes of the Four Seasons and the rural Hebron area. The new control building is now in place, and transmission poles… Continue reading.
Standby generator safety
At Kankakee Valley REMC, we aim to restore power quickly and safely. But, when a major storm causes widespread damage, power may be out for an extended time. For many, installing a standby generator gives you peace of mind that no matter the situation, you won’t be left sitting in the dark. There have been an… Continue reading.
Apply for our youth programs
Educational youth programs are just one way KV REMC can connect with and invest in the future leaders and contributors to our communities. Operation Round Up Scholarships Two $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to high school graduating students whose parents or guardians are KV REMC member-consumers. Students must be graduating in 2023… Continue reading.
Are you are new director?
Run for directorship and represent the needs of your local community and co-op. Elections will take place for two open positions. The Kankakee Valley REMC membership will elect a board member from District 4 and one At-Large position. District 4: Davis, Center, Oregon, Washington and North Bend townships in Starke County and Union and West… Continue reading.
Save the date! KVREMC Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting
Join us at the 2023 Member Appreciation Day/Annual Business Meeting Thursday, Sept. 28Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso More details on the fun planned will be available in the coming months.
Beat the peak
If you look around your home, you likely have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives are increasingly dependent on more electricity to function. At the same time, as demand for electricity rises, Harrison REMC must deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply –– regardless of market conditions or other… Continue reading.
Rising costs of fuel and electricity prices
At Harrison REMC, we do everything we can to avoid cost increases while maintaining the quality of service you deserve and expect. As a member-owned cooperative, we take member dollars seriously. Each decision we make is rooted in community wellness and the health of the cooperative we share.
Apply for our youth programs today!
CAMP KILOWATT | June 7-10 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2023. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. | June 11-18 Harrison REMC… Continue reading.












