During the summer and early fall, seeing work zone signs or construction crews working in the roadway is common. Flaggers or signs force you to slow down or in some situations come to a complete stop. When pressed for time, these situations can be frustrating. It is important to remind motorists to be careful around… Continue reading.

  Division 1: circuit board Champion: Travis Barnhart Reserve Champion: Amara Harris Division 2: shake flashlight Champion: Cassidy Riddle Reserve Champion: Pierce Brookins Division 3: extension cord Champion: Thad Pletcher Reserve Champion: Trey Hall Division 4: lamp Champion: Connor Tracy Reserve Champion: Maclain Middaugh Division 5: home wiring Champion: Makayla Wilson Reserve Champion: Brandon Kitch… Continue reading.

During harvest season, many farmers reap the benefits of advancement in agricultural technology. With the help of GPS auto-steer devices, farmers are able to decrease driver error and maximize productivity. Yet despite these advances, safety risks remain. To help farmers stay out of harm’s way, Safe Electricity shares tips for a safe harvest. GPS with… Continue reading.

Who has time to save energy? You’re a busy person, we get that. If you spent your life thinking about energy efficiency, well, you’d probably be working for us. But even though you might not have 40 hours a week to spend noodling over ways to save energy, there’s still lots you can do in… Continue reading.

The Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up® board of directors awarded $2,000 to the Marshall County Historical Society Inc. on July 26. The Marshall County Historical Society Inc. promotes awareness and appreciation for the unique history of Marshall County and Indiana through the collection, preservation and display of local artifacts and documents. The organization strives… Continue reading.

You could be a winner. Tell us your story. If you’re a fifth through eighth grader making a difference in your community and you live on electric cooperative lines, apply now for the 2016 Youth Power and Hope Awards. Electric Consumer and Indiana’s electric cooperatives are proud to sponsor the Youth Power and Hope Awards program…. Continue reading.

Think of the name “heat pump.” It likely conjures all sorts of images to mind, none of which reflect the fact that these systems operate using the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Yes, I hear the groans, but stick with me; it isn’t going to be that bad, and you may learn something new! There are… Continue reading.

They’re big. They’re often green. They generally sit on fiberglass boxes, often within housing developments. Some folks don’t like these “electrical boxes” (a common nickname for pad-mount transformers) and try to hide them with bushes, fences, or flower beds. But stay clear: Even small additions around pad-mount transformers create hazards. To improve aesthetics of new… Continue reading.

You probably don’t pay much attention to the utility poles found throughout Kankakee Valley REMC’s service territory. But, did you know these tall structures are the backbone of our distribution network? Strong, sturdy utility poles ensure a reliable electric system, which is why we routinely inspect the thousands of poles found on our lines. Throughout… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC members are making a difference in the community. This quarter, the Operation Round Up Trust awarded over $7,000 to non-profit organizations in the community. North Judson-San Pierre Middle School/High School bands received a $3,000 grant to purchase band instruments for students to use. With the help of the grant, students who might… Continue reading.

Saving money is just one reason to switch to ENERGY STAR® LEDs. These bulbs also use less energy and last longer! Your cooperative has a LED deal for you! Purchase up to 25 bulbs annually at the KVREMC office for just $1 per bulb. Purchase ENERGY STAR® LEDs elsewhere and you can receive a rebate… Continue reading.

Many people recognize Kankakee Valley REMC as an electric power supplier for our rural communities. Our business is to keep the lights on to over 18,000 members. Equally important, though, is the impact we have on our youth and our commitment to the communities we serve. Each year, Kankakee Valley REMC provides two fun, educational… Continue reading.