I love everything about the holiday season. This time of year makes me smile and evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. Recalling family gatherings and traditions when my mom, dad, and grandparents were still here on this earth warms my heart and fills my senses. Now that I’m a grandpa, the holidays are an… Continue reading.
Eleven Kankakee Valley REMC employees and directors were honored for their milestone years of service and safety at the REMC’s annual awards banquet in January. The honorees were: 40 Years: Lori Young – Executive Assistant and HR Director 30 Years: Andy Pataky – Journeyman Lineman Kenneth Redlin – Director 25 Years: Michael Yankauskas – Director… Continue reading.
If you are a member-consumer of Kankakee Valley REMC who resides in District 1 or District 2, you can apply to run for the KV REMC board of directors. Director packets are available now at the KV REMC office. District 1 includes Boone and Pleasant townships, and the western portion of Porter Township in Porter… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting June 18, 2019 Porter County Expo Center New date, same great meeting. More information will be available soon.
As a service to our members, Kankakee Valley REMC publishes “Trading Post” on its locally-circulated pages of Electric Consumer. Readers may submit two ads per REMC membership, per month. Please see below for more details! FOR SALE: Fine crystal, modern, service for 8, water goblets & wine glasses to match, $65 firm. 219-663-0505. FOR SALE:… Continue reading.
Deadlines are coming soon! Youth Tour: March 4 Touchstone Energy Camp: March 4 Operation Round Up® Scholarships: March 1 (at 3 p.m.) New this year, Youth Tour and Touchstone Energy Camp applications must be completed online. All applications can be found online at: kvremc.com/community-programs/youth-programs
It’s a popular misperception that replacing windows can lead to significant energy savings. But, frequently other projects will give a better payback and increase your comfort. There are instances when replacing windows makes sense: aesthetic reasons, addressing broken panes, or if the window is not functioning because of damaged hardware. But if you are thinking… Continue reading.
These images show the difference the temperature of light can make in a workspace or at home. On the left is a light source that has a color temperature that produces light that has a blue tint. The photo on the right is a warmer temperature light source that adds more yellow or warm light… Continue reading.
Did you know every cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership? The purpose is to hold the election for the board of trustees, share important financial information, and, of course, give away bill credit prizes and free lunch to show how much your co-op appreciates its members! Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s… Continue reading.
District 2: Van Wert County, Ohio William Dowler — Convoy, Ohio Occupation: FarmerYears a PPEC member: 44 yearsActivities/memberships: Church council president, Union Township trusteeQualifications: Current board memberFocus: Maintain a quality workforce; manage competition and clean energy through successful planning to grow the co-op and keep it strong District 4: Emerald, Jackson, Blue Creek, and Paulding… Continue reading.
VoMac Truck and Kwik Lok take advantage of PPEC’s lighting rebates VoMac Truck Sales and Service, located in New Haven, was recently presented a check from its local electric cooperative for $15,000 after upgrading the shop’s lighting to energy-efficient LED bulbs. VoMac installed 120 LEDs to replace old metal hallide and fluorescent fixtures, reducing its… Continue reading.
