Interested in serving on the Jay County REMC board of directors? Now is the time! Districts 2, 5 and 9 are up for election in 2023. If you are interested in running for the board of directors, petitions are available at our office beginning March 1. Each candidate will need to pick up a petition… Continue reading.

The biggest difference between Kankakee Valley REMC and the other energy providers isn’t just the logo on our trucks or the information provided on the bill you receive. We’re a cooperative created to serve the needs of our membership instead of making profits for investors. While other energy providers have to answer to Wall Street… Continue reading.

With just a few changes to your lifestyle, the time-of-use rate could save you money each month. 5.28 cents/kWh  Save nearly 35% on energy used outside of the hours of 4-7 p.m. (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays and weekends)  compared to standard rates View the time-of-use rates online at kvremc.com/my-account/rates

Kankakee Valley REMC recently honored four employees for their milestone years of service and safety at the annual awards banquet. These individuals gave a combined 65 years of service and 105 years of safety to the cooperative. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to the membership and cooperative.  The honorees were: 

One feature of the Junior Board of Directors program is introducing students to unique businesses and organizations within the community. During the students’ fifth session, they visited Custom Machining Services and the Multi-Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC), both located in Valparaiso, to learn about each business and how they impact the community.  At Custom Machining Services,… Continue reading.

If you are looking for a convenient way to pay your electric bill each month, we have many free options for you to choose from.   E-Bill Sign up and make sure you receive your bill before the due date. Through the e-bill option, you can pay your bill directly from the notification, or by… Continue reading.

Today we are excited to announce plans for Surf Internet to connect individual neighborhoods and homes to high-speed fiber internet via the KV REMC fiber ring! Access to reliable and affordable internet service has long been a missing resource in our rural communities, and we have been taking steps over the last few years to… Continue reading.

Heartland REMC’s Board of Directors announced today that Colt Burnau has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO). An experienced cooperative employee, Burnau currently serves as the VP of engineering and operations at Heartland REMC and has held several positions with Heartland REMC over the last 18 years. Burnau will assume his new role… Continue reading.

Members of Heartland REMC will vote for three board seats at this year’s annual meeting on June 24. Potential candidates have until April 10 to file for nomination. To file as a candidate, you must secure the signatures of at least 20 Heartland REMC members. The person signing the petition must be the member of… Continue reading.

By now you’ve heard about fast, reliable fiber internet from TWN Communications. Ever wonder what it takes to go from first learning about it to officially being connected?  Building the fiber network and bringing fiber-to-the-home involves several steps. Read on to discover how the connection process works and for an estimated timeline of when you… Continue reading.

By Garrett Keiser Residential solar installations have boomed not only in our area but around the country in the past few years. The price of solar equipment has finally reached a point where it has become more readily accessible for the average residential home. Along with this, solar installation companies have been popping up all… Continue reading.

“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”  Motivational Speaker Tony Robbins said this perfectly. I often read this quote to keep “visible” where I want Decatur County REMC to be. Every year, we write down our goals, work through them and reflect on what we accomplished.  Last year, we… Continue reading.