Kankakee Valley REMC
Kankakee Valley REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Wanatah, Indiana. As a cooperative, Kankakee Valley REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Are you our new director?
Elections will take place for three open positions on the board of directors. The Kankakee Valley REMC membership will elect a board member from District 3, District 5, and one At-Large Director. District 3: Lincoln, Johnson, Union, Noble, Pleasant, Washington, Hanna, Prairie, Dewey, New Durham, Clinton, and Cass Townships in LaPorte County and Lincoln and… Continue reading.
Now is the best time to go digital
Convenient Access the e-magazine from anywhere Eco-friendly Less paper contributes to a greener Cost-effective Printing and postage costs are on the rise. The e-magazine helps us both save money. Current participants or those who switch to the e-magazine by June 30 will be entered fora chance to win an Ecobee Lite 3 thermostat. SCAN THE… Continue reading.
Fiber ring project expands broadband network across KV REMC service area
Nearly three years ago, KV REMC initiated a project to link its headquarters and substations with a fiber ring, uncovering an opportunity to propel communities into the digital age. The fiber ring project, nearing completion, presents a chance for Surf Internet and other providers to collaborate in designing a fiber-optic broadband network across the KV… Continue reading.
Quiz Corner
Welcome to our Quiz Corner! Each month, we will ask three questions from the Kankakee Valley REMC articles in Indiana Connection magazine. Answer the questions and you could win a bill credit prize! This month’s quiz is up and entries are due by April 16! Visit https://www.kvremc.com/about-us/news-events/quiz-corner.
Weathering extreme temperatures leads to savings
Planning to save energy during severe weather can keep you comfortable while helping the environment — and even lead to savings in your wallet. People know the basic rules of supply and demand — price typically goes up when demand goes up. The same goes for electricity; wholesale electricity prices can soar when everyone runs… Continue reading.
The importance of reliability and resiliency
As a utility, we are committed to providing you with safe, affordable, reliable, and resilient electricity. This month, I want to focus on the importance of reliability and resiliency in meeting your energy needs. Despite the efforts of our highly skilled employees to maintain a robust system, unforeseen circumstances, especially those brought on by Mother… Continue reading.
Steps to replacing a utility pole
After more than 80 years since electric cooperatives set the first utility pole, they remain the most cost-effective way to safely support power lines, insulators, transformers, and other electric hardware. Occasionally, a pole needs to be replaced due to a car accident, lightning strike, ice storm, tornado, or simply age. And each pole replacement can… Continue reading.
Call us before you sign on the dotted line
Your cooperative understands the desire for options regarding the type of energy that powers your home. Solar has become attractive for many of our member-consumers. Interest in green energy sources and renewables is at an all-time high. Before you decide to invest in solar and sign a contract with a solar contractor, call your co-op…. Continue reading.
Are you our new director?
RUN FOR DIRECTORSHIP AND REPRESENT THE NEEDS OF YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND CO-OP. Elections will take place for three open positions on the board. The Kankakee Valley REMC membership will elect a board member from District 3, District 5, and one At-Large Director. District 3: Lincoln, Johnson, Union, Noble, Pleasant, Washington, Hanna, Prairie, Dewey, New… Continue reading.
Participate in our upcoming survey!
Keep an eye on your inbox for an upcoming media preference survey from Kankakee Valley REMC, expected to arrive between March 7 and 14. This survey is in partnership with our statewide association, Indiana Electric Cooperatives. The survey will come from Kankakee Valley REMC. Your input on how you prefer to receive information from us… Continue reading.
March weather madness
This time of year, it’s not just basketball madness that people feel. The volatile Indiana weather can feel like all four seasons in one day. This spring, your home’s temperature may feel like it’s soaring and sinking with the weather. To avoid scary energy bills caused by your heating and cooling system working harder than… Continue reading.
Haven’t you gone paperless yet?
There are things we all used to do. Fairly recently, as a matter of fact. Then somebody started offering new technology, and now you’re almost embarrassed to admit you continue to do things the “old” way. I don’t think of myself as a trendsetter, but I don’t want to fall far behind. When we talk… Continue reading.