If you’ve ever heard a loud bang during a storm and thought a transformer exploded, it was likely a cutout doing its job. A cutout, also called a fuse cutout, is a protective device mounted high on a power pole near transformers or along primary distribution lines. Its purpose is to protect electrical equipment from… Continue reading.

Interested in helping guide KV REMC’s future? Now is your chance. Director petition packets for the upcoming board election are available online. Two positions are open: District 4 and one At-Large seat. District 4 represents Oregon, Washington, North Bend, Davis and Center townships in Starke County, along with Union and West townships in Marshall County. The At-Large… Continue reading.

KV REMC hosted its third annual Trades Camp, bringing together 63 students from 15 schools to explore nine trade professions. Trade participants included electrical journeyman linemen, plumbers, carpenters, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, operators, electricians, fiber optic installers, and laborers. Students engaged with professionals to learn about daily responsibilities and educational requirements. “Skilled trades are important to… Continue reading.

If you opened your January electric bill and thought, “That seems high,” you weren’t alone. When bills jump, it’s natural to ask what changed. One question I’ve heard quite a bit lately is whether data centers and large energy users are driving up electricity costs. Here’s what I can tell you. In February, we announced… Continue reading.

Last fall, our directors and leadership sat down to review Kankakee Valley REMC’s strategic plan and develop a new one. We do that roughly every three years, and it’s one of our most important responsibilities. Nobody knows exactly what’s ahead for our communities and our cooperative, but there are several things that we know for… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors program — which offers high school juniors opportunities to connect with community leaders and gain a real- world perspective on leadership — recently visited the Indiana Statehouse to witness the heart of the legislative process. The Junior Board participants who attended the trip included Juliana Cook, Luke… Continue reading.

Tyler Wherrett and Tim Morgart, both five-year employees of Kankakee Valley REMC, were two of 30 lineworkers who graduated earlier this year from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Wherrett and Morgart were both required to complete 576 hours… Continue reading.

Have you ever looked up at a utility pole and wondered what all that equipment is doing up there? Over the next few months, we’ll share information about the electrical system and the devices working 24/7 to keep your lights on and your power flowing smoothly. The first piece of equipment is the lightning arrestor…. Continue reading.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the power industry is that there’s a simple right answer.  In reality, there rarely is. As a co-op member, I expect reliable, affordable power just like you do. As CEO of Wabash Valley Power Alliance, I also see the complexity behind making that happen. Every major power decision involves… Continue reading.

Electrical demand is rising faster than we’ve seen in decades. As our economy relies more on electricity, cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC are planning to keep power reliable for every home and business we serve. The North American Reliability Corporation recently shared its 2025-26 winter outlook. The good news: under normal conditions, we have the… Continue reading.