By Chris Adam Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
In almost every suburban neighborhood, you can find one of those green boxes that are usually situated near the street between every other house. While they may seem like a well-positioned gathering place for kids, just the right height for sitting, they are no bench for the school bus stop. Nor are they a desk… Continue reading.
In the May edition of Indiana Connection magazine, my column about solar farms was a recommendation from a member. I appreciate the members’ feedback on topics they would like to learn more about. This month, we have selected another member-requested topic: cybersecurity. We talk about cybersecurity more than ever before in our current business… Continue reading.
Get your ticket to savings at the county fair. Kankakee Valley REMC has teamed up again this year with the local fairs to offer our membership a special admission discount. All you have to do is show your Kankakee Valley REMC electric bill at the gate. Be sure to stop by the KV REMC booth… Continue reading.
A summer isn’t complete without attending summer camp. Kankakee Valley REMC was pleased to again sponsor local sixth grade students to attend Camp Kilowatt at Camp Tecumseh. Camp Kilowatt allows students to learn about electric cooperatives and electricity, participate in fun activities and make new friends. This year, KV REMC was excited to send Carl Horne… Continue reading.
Our commitment to reliable service starts with ensuring that our equipment functions correctly. Over the past year, our metering department has been visiting your property to change out the electric meter at your house. This process has been part of an automated metering system upgrade. Their visit, while quick, could result in a momentary power… Continue reading.
Keaton Wellman is a senior at Purdue University Northwest majoring in computer engineering for his bachelor’s degree, subsequently pursuing his master’s in electrical and computer engineering, and he has joined the cooperative as a summer intern. Learn a little about Wellman and what he hopes to learn from his co-op experience. Q. What interested you… Continue reading.
To the promote cooperative principle “Concern for Community,” we will feature members from time to time in place of Brett’s Buzz. Brett is still available and encourages you to stop by or give him a call. Just off Highway 421, past some cows and a turn to the right, sits the “Twin Bins” and home of… Continue reading.
It was a terrific experience for the 428 members and their families who stopped by the Decatur County Fairgrounds for the Decatur County REMC Annual Meeting. 850 meals were served by C&P Tavern, topped off with ice cream from HillBilly Corner. After members ate, they visited vendor booths from Lohrum Electrical, Koenig Equipment, Stone’s Farm… Continue reading.
The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Sam Ruf. Suzanne Parmer moved to approve the agenda. Dale Wernke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Jason Barnhorst moved to… Continue reading.
