Each month in Electric Consumer, on pages 5-8, we feature the most relevant and timely information relating to your Kankakee Valley REMC. Regardless of the topic, each article emphasizes our efforts to serve you in the most efficient way. As you may have already read in my letter on the back cover of the special… Continue reading.

Annual meeting time means election time for our board of directors. At this year’s annual meeting on April 10, Kankakee Valley REMC members will be electing board members for District 3, District 5 and the at-large position. If you are interested in serving your fellow co-op members as a director, be sure to contact our… Continue reading.

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may have overlooked. “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States,”… Continue reading.

It’s no secret that we’ve experienced some frigid temperatures lately. When the temperatures drop, unfortunately electric use can go up. Electric space heaters are often used to supplement the normal heating systems in houses. These heaters might be marketed as efficient — and some are. But they are still electric heaters and will cause a… Continue reading.

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.  Trading Post ads appear in the order received and are printed as space allows. Advertisements for businesses will only be printed when space is available. Kankakee… Continue reading.

Amber Bowman is Working for You. As a Marketing and Member Service Representative, Amber has been with Clark County REMC for almost 5 years. Before taking on her new role, Amber was the receptionist. Amber also assists with billing, cashiering and collections when needed. When asked what she enjoys most about her job, she stated, “Managing… Continue reading.

Apply Now! Clark County REMC scholarships: March 9 Clark County REMC is offering $1,000 scholarships designed to help its young members who are graduating seniors further their education at an area institution. REQUIREMENTS For complete requirements and more information, visit theremc.com/scholarships. Energize your summer at Touchstone Energy Camp: June 6-9 A fun, powerful, and unique… Continue reading.

Mark your calendar for the 2018 Clark County REMC Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 7, at Silver Creek High School! Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Meeting highlights include: Election of two directors New voting options Door prizes and more! Watch your March electric consumer for more details!

At Clark County REMC, we are always looking for ways to help you save money on energy costs. Heating and cooling accounts for nearly half of a home’s total monthly energy costs. With the low temperatures we’ve experienced over the last month, you may see an increase in your electric bill. Weather plays a big… Continue reading.

If you’re in the market for a new water heater, look no further than Clark County REMC! We have both standard and hybrid water heaters you can have installed or can install yourself. Did you know a hybrid water heater can save you $437 or more annually for an average household? That’s true savings! Best… Continue reading.

HOW IT WORKS What is Co-op Solar? Co-op Solar is a new solar energy program provided by Steuben County REMC. Unlike individual rooftop solar systems, Co-op Solar is a “community solar” system — a larger system that allows many co-op members to get the benefits of solar energy. How does Co-op Solar work? Instead of… Continue reading.