Applications for Camp Kilowatt are now being accepted! Interested sixth graders whose households receive electricity from Boone Power should submit their applications by May 1. Camp Kilowatt combines traditional summer camp activities like swimming, archery, canoeing, and horseback riding with energy education and electrical safety. The camp takes place July 26-29 at Happy Hollow Children’s… Continue reading.
Ah, the kitchen. It’s undeniably one of the most-loved rooms in our homes. It’s where we gather with family and friends for our favorite meals and memories. But like most of us, you probably aren’t thinking about saving energy when you’re planning that perfect dish. Here are four ways you can save energy in the… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC has seen a rise in our members reporting scam calls in our area. Demands for immediate payment with threats of disconnection over the phone are scams. Marshall County REMC will not ask for payment information over the phone or through prepaid cards, gift cards or other unusual methods of payment. If you… Continue reading.
With the end of 2020 just around the corner, I can’t help but reflect on your cooperative’s many successes throughout the year. To kick off the year, your cooperative’s leadership team developed a strategic plan to help drive continuous improvements while also focusing on our strengths. We developed a variety of goals relating to finance,… Continue reading.
Boone Grove High School basketball players enjoy the “stadium” effect the gym’s new lighting provides. School officials lit up when learning about the energy cost savings that came with it. Boone Grove High School was one of the 20 recipients of Power Moves® rebates from Kankakee Valley REMC in 2020. Your local electric cooperative offers… Continue reading.
Help bring joy and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. KV REMC is accepting toys now until Dec. 9. Due to the lobby being closed, the collection box will be located outside the KV REMC front doors.
Kankakee Valley REMC is not owned by far-away investors nor run by an appointed board of directors. It is run by a democratically elected board that is given the privilege to serve their fellow co-op member-consumers, neighbors, and friends. If leading your co-op interests you, consider running for directorship in the 2021 election. At… Continue reading.
The safety of the co-op employees and the community has always been a top priority. To do our part to lower the risk of spreading COVID-19, we made the decision on Nov. 4 to close the KV REMC lobby to the public and move to appointment only visits. If you need to do business in… Continue reading.
Tree trimming maintenance is a year-round program for KV REMC. Trimming back trees, especially during the winter months, decreases outages caused by fallen tree limbs during storms with high winds, heavy snow, and ice. A properly executed tree trimming program will provide our member-consumers with safe and reliable electricity. Our contract crews will… Continue reading.
Merry Christmas! The holiday season puts me in a jolly mood for sure. I’m ready to eat great food, enjoy special time with my family, and cherish the memories we make. This year has certainly been interesting and uniquely challenging, but together we are figuring out how to best serve and meet your needs… Continue reading.
The holiday season is finally upon us, and Santa and his elves have been especially busy as they gear up for their biggest night of the year. It’s no secret that Santa is known for running an efficient workshop –– how else could he make all those toys in time for Christmas Eve? Rumor… Continue reading.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present, also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp, and employees Eric Busch, Rachel Sullivan, and Crystal Greathouse. Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Suzanne Parmer, and carried, the agenda was approved with Jeff… Continue reading.
