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.
We want to make it easy for you to pay your Kankakee Valley REMC electric bill. Many convenient payment options are available that require you to never leave the safe comforts of your home. In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, KV REMC suspended the disconnection of electric service for non-payment and suspended… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC offers an array of opportunities to inspire our next generation of leaders. Two opportunities that take place over the summer are Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh. Both experiences are so much more than sightseeing and fun, they provide participants with experiences to help them deepen… Continue reading.
A public WiFi hot spot is now available in the KV REMC East Parking Lot. Connect to the high-speed internet using the “KV REMC Public Access” wireless network. This service is Free and available to anyone 24/7.
Your electric cooperative is run by a democratically elected board of directors. If you are interested in leading your cooperative, then consider running for directorship in this year’s election. You must attend the mandatory meeting on June 23 at the REMC beginning at 6:30 p.m. CDT to be placed on the election ballot.Director elections will… Continue reading.
Local non-profit organizations are the backbone of our communities. The programs and services they provide to aid residents in need are more important now than ever before. We are pleased to announce the first quarter Operation Round Up grants provided to local non-profit organizations for programs to help those in need. Morgan Township Volunteer Fire… Continue reading.
Craig Anderson of Duke Realty will be the newest ORU board member. The board also voted to approve partial funding for Advance Park. A $2,750 grant was awarded for the installation of radio control (RC) racetracks and a driver’s stand. The park board plans to schedule sanctioned races where racers will come from other areas… Continue reading.
Heating and cooling costs account for around half of a user’s energy bill according to the U.S. Department of Energy. So when it comes to reducing energy use and cutting home energy costs, the most impact can be made by programming the thermostat. The right thermostat settings could yield energy savings of 8-15%, and new… Continue reading.
When Charles Copeland went to work at Boone REMC 10 years after its founding and right after coming back from the service, he probably couldn’t foresee what Boone REMC would look like after 37 1/2 years of work or now after nearly 75 years. When he retired, he noted the difference between the modern power… Continue reading.
The negative impacts of the current pandemic are far reaching and affecting nearly all of us. As a result, the REMC has experienced major decreases for energy sales during the COVID-19 issue because many of the REMC’s largest member businesses have temporarily closed or reduced operations during the months of March, April and May. Operating… Continue reading.
Every year, Harrison REMC accepts applications for the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth. In April, our national and statewide associations made the decision to cancel both programs due to… Continue reading.
