Gone are the days when wildfires were primarily confined to the western United States. Rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting weather patterns are creating dangerous conditions in places that historically experienced few major fires. Today, more than 30 states face elevated wildfire risk. The reality is clear: wildfire risk is no longer regional — it’s… Continue reading.
On Sept. 25, Kankakee Valley REMC will host its largest event, the Member Appreciation Day and annual business meeting, at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso. This event is filled with family fun, good food, entertainment, and a chance to win some great prizes. Were excited to bring back some favorites, along with a few… Continue reading.
Kankakee Valley REMC continues to focus on cost-efficient provision of reliable electric service in this always challenging environment. As expected, most of our cooperatives assets are the member owned utility plants necessary for providing service to our membership. As of year-end, the cooperative owned just shy of $115 million worth of assets, and over 90%… Continue reading.
SEPT. 26, 2024 The 2024 Annual Meeting of the membership of the Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on the 26th day of September 2024. A catered meal was served to the members beginning at 4: 30 p.m. CST by REMC employees and… Continue reading.
Together, we made a difference At Kankakee Valley REMC, community isnt just part of what we do, its who we are. As we look back on the year, Operation Round Up is an excellent example of what can happen when people come together to help one another. Through this program, members choose to round up… Continue reading.
It started with a vision to bring fast, reliable, affordable internet to the underserved corners of our community. And now, that vision is officially becoming a reality. PowerStream Fiber has connected its first subscriber and more, marking a huge milestone in the co-ops mission to deliver world-class fiber internet to rural homes and businesses. Our… Continue reading.
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve AmRhein called the regular meeting of the Decatur County REMC Board of Directors to order at 5: 32 p. m., and Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present, except Jason Barnhorst. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Suzanne Parmer moved… Continue reading.
Smart technologies make our homes more comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. By connecting to your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices can automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling, and home security. They can even communicate with other smart devices in the home. While not all smart home products are specifically designed with energy savings in… Continue reading.
While inflation has eased since its peak of 9.1% in 2022, the cost of many critical materials and equipment, especially those made from steel and aluminum, remains significantly elevated. These lingering inflationary effects have driven up electricity distribution costs across Indiana and the U. S. As shown in the chart below, between December 2020 and… Continue reading.
