Our 2023 theme, “Unmatched Value,” gets straight to the point — your co-op membership provides an unbeatable return for the investment. At the heart of our mission is the relentless pursuit of value for our members. Your ownership in this not-for-profit co-op is different from being a customer of an investor-owned utility. Your membership represents… Continue reading.
With October being National Co-op Month, it is a great time to look back at the history of Marshall County REMC and how the co-op was founded when neighbors worked together to bring electricity to our rural community. In the 1930s, electricity was commonplace in cities but largely unavailable in rural areas. At that time,… Continue reading.
Scammers will use every opportunity to try and scam people out of their money and personal information. The coronavirus pandemic has been no exception. Many of our members have reported scammers trying to get their credit card information because they overpaid on their bill and will get a credit. Another common approach, members must pay… Continue reading.
Title: Journeyman Lineman Marshall County REMC welcomes Chris Lawler, journeyman lineman, to the line crew. Lawler has been married to his wife, Megan, for six years. Together, they have one son, Hudson. He enjoys spending time with family, working on his ‘56 Chevy Belair and backpacking out west. We are happy to welcome Lawler to… Continue reading.
Are these installed in your home? Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) – a circuit breaker that recognizes dangerous conditions not detected by standard circuit breakers and immediately shuts off power to the circuit. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) – an outlet that interrupts the flow of electricity when it detects that the current is flowing… Continue reading.
Planning a major event is never easy, but in the middle of a pandemic, it’s just this side of impossible. The Kankakee Valley REMC staff considered a variety of options for our annual meeting before deciding a drive-in style would be the best way to ensure a fun event while protecting everyone’s health. Staff members… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC employees recently celebrated its achievement for no lost time accidents in 2019. To receive this honor, the cooperative completed a year of no work-related accidents resulting in an employee missing a full eight-hour day. This award was provided to the cooperative through Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange, an insurance provider for Kankakee… Continue reading.
Mike Yankauskas has been a Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumer for 42 years and is a grain and livestock producer. His decades of service in electric power production and distribution have given him the knowledge and foresight as the industry moves from traditional power sources to incorporate renewables in a safe, reliable and cost effective manner… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers are fortunate to be served by an employee team made up of dedicated, member-focused individuals. In August, we said farewell to someone who has been a part of the co-op’s team for more than four decades! Margie Poort joined KV REMC 42 years ago in a member service role and moved… Continue reading.
