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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2026 Member Appreciation Day: Save the date and important notice
Important notice: Please read! If you plan to attend the Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting, don’t forget to bring your registration card. It makes check-in quick and easy, and it’s also your ticket to enter our prize drawing. You will find your registration card on the back of the September Indiana Connection magazine,… Continue reading.
Local students experience Youth Tour to Washington
Three students took the trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C., as part of the Indiana Youth Tour. Bradley Irzyk, a student at North Judson-San Pierre High School, and Nigel Thompson and Kaitlan Dorman, both students at Knox High School, had the chance to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history, and… 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! To enter the monthly contest, visit https://www.kvremc.com/about-us/news-events/quiz-corner.
A story numbers can tell
I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.
KV REMC Day at the fair
Kankakee Valley REMC has partnered with the Porter County Fair to offer members a special one-day admission discount on July 27. Simply show a paper copy of your KV REMC electric bill or display your bill in the SmartHub app at the gate to receive $2 off fair admission. (Children under 10 are admitted free.)… Continue reading.
Why does time-of-use pricing apply all year?
One of the things I enjoy most about serving our members is hearing your questions. Recently, a member asked something I suspect many others may be wondering: “If air conditioning drives the highest demand for electricity during the summer, why does Kankakee Valley REMC use time-of-use (TOU) pricing all year long?” It’s a great question…. Continue reading.
Junior Board raises $6,440 for Play For Jake Foundation
The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors wrapped up its eight-month leadership program by making a meaningful impact in the community through its annual service project. At the end of June, the students hosted a cornhole tournament and car show at the Porter County Fairgrounds, bringing together community members, car enthusiasts, local businesses,… Continue reading.
KV REMC powers through restoration efforts
From June 11 to 14, winds reaching up to 165 mph swept across the region, leaving a trail of destruction across KV REMC’s service territory and knocking out power to more than 10,000 members. As soon as conditions were safe on Thursday evening, KV REMC crews began assessing damage and making repairs. All available employees… Continue reading.
