In recognition of National Lineman Appreciation Day, Hoosier Energy pays tribute to all power delivery professionals who work to keep the lights on. We applaud your accomplishments and devotion, which represents the heart of the cooperative spirit. On April 10, take a moment to add #ThankALineman to a post on social media.

Sometimes, the phone in our office rings, and the caller at the other end is concerned. The member on the line isn’t happy that one of our employees entered onto his/her property without asking permission. He doesn’t have the right to do that, does he? Isn’t that trespassing or invasion of privacy? For your safety,… Continue reading.

Many people turn to online bill payment options for an easy way to manage their finances and save time when paying bills. Kankakee Valley REMC understands the value of your time and has developed many bill pay options that are secure, reliable and, most important, FREE. Recently, our office was made aware of a bill… Continue reading.

It is not uncommon for us to receive calls from our members with questions regarding why their electric bill would suddenly jump above its normal monthly amount. They typically don’t believe they are using more power, as nothing had changed over the past month. Recently, we received just such a call. This was a case… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC recently recognized employees and a director for milestone years of safety and service during an event at Old Town Banquet Center in Valparaiso. The following employees and director received honors: Denise Cultice, customer service representative, celebrated 10 years of safety and service. Angie Swanson, accounts payable, received a 15-year service and safety… Continue reading.

Running for District 1 Allen and Adams counties: Marion, Madison, Monroe, Preble and Union townships Joseph Kohnen from Monroeville, Indiana Occupation: Senior vice president at iRely LLC Years a PPEC member: 10 years Activities/memberships: Finance committee member at St. Rose Catholic Church, former member of executive board of directors of American Lung Association of Indiana,… Continue reading.

Pictured from left: Amy McCreery accepted a full-time member service representative position (former part-time cashier for three years). Heather Hunt will now serve as the new human resource, payroll, and admin manager (former member service representative for seven years). Steve Kahle has been promoted to engineering supervisor (former staking technician for eight years). Dan Melcher… Continue reading.

Last June, the cooperative turned 80 years old. That’s 80 years of providing service to our neighbors — to their homes, farms and businesses. This March, we will hold our 80th annual members meeting. On March 18 at the cooperative’s office in Paulding, Ohio, the members will meet for this historic event. The cooperative was… Continue reading.

March 3 is Employee Appreciation Day, and Steuben County REMC would like to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our behind-the-scenes employees. While the linemen may be the visible faces of the co-op, there is a lot of work that has to happen to keep your electricity flowing. Let’s take… Continue reading.

Trees beautify our neighborhoods, and when planted in the right spot, can even help lower energy bills. But the wrong tree in the wrong place can be a hazard… especially to power lines.

As a member of Steuben County REMC, you make an investment in the co-op every time you pay your bill. This collective investment in the co-op benefits you and the community immediately and over time. So, what exactly is this monthly investment, and how do you benefit from it? The facilities charge is a monthly… Continue reading.

Steuben County REMC is governed by a nine-member board of directors that acts on behalf of the membership, ruling in the members’ best interest in matters of the cooperative.  The REMC board of directors is the legal body that both the members and the regulatory agencies hold accountable for the actions of the cooperative. Their… Continue reading.