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Sharing in your co-op’s success
One tangible benefit of being an REMC member — that literally puts money back in your pocket — is your access to what are called “capital credits.” Capital credits are simply your share of your electric cooperative ownership. This concept of returning your financial investment in your electric utility back to you is something you… Continue reading.

From the CEO: Time-of-use rate helps to manage energy resources
At our recent Annual Meeting, we shared some big news: everyone will be moved to a time-of-use (TOU) rate plan. I want to take a moment to explain what this change means for you. This new rate plan marks an important step in helping your co-op manage energy resources more efficiently and empowers you to… Continue reading.

Family discount
Northern Indiana native Darrell Marks first met Mark Bailey in 1985 when, as a teenager, Marks and his dad bargain-hunted at Bailey’s new store. These days, Marks continues to meet with Bailey and several of his family members, offering his own savings. Bailey’s Discount Center in North Judson, Indiana, received $25,953 in Power Moves® rebates… Continue reading.

Changes to your electric bill
When you open your next electric bill, you will see a change to the information on the back of the bill. To make it easier for our members, we’ve created a new bill layout that clearly breaks down your kilowatt-hour (kWh) usage by time-of-use (TOU) peak periods. In the past, your electric bill simply showed… Continue reading.

Do you recognize any of these names?
Kankakee Valley REMC accounts for the following individuals and businesses have credit balances that were left when electric service was disconnected. If you know anyone on this list, please have him or her contact our office during regular business hours of Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., or you can email acollins@kvremc.com AGUILAR, RICARDO ALCALA DAKOTA ALM… Continue reading.

Powering a better community
October is National Co-op Month, and it is a great time to celebrate one of our core business purposes beyond serving as your electric provider: our commitment to the community. This is far more than just a concept to our directors and staff. Every year, the REMC invests significant time and funds in activities supporting… Continue reading.

Co-ops power communities with purpose
Communities come in all shapes and sizes. Some are based on geographical proximity or shared interests and hobbies, and some communities can even be found in virtual spaces like social media groups. Communities can bring people together and create a sense of belonging regardless of where or how they are formed. Decatur County REMC is… Continue reading.

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October is Co-op Month

Summary of July’s board meeting
Vice-Chairman Dale Wernke opened the meeting, and Steve Nobbe kept the meeting minutes. All board members were present with Steve AmRhein being virtual. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employee Matt Raver. Brian Scheidler moved to approve the agenda. Suzanne Parmer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. SAFETY MINUTE AND COOL MOMENT Jon… Continue reading.

EPA rule threatens electric reliability
For the consumer-members of Harrison REMC, keeping the lights on at a cost you can afford is the focal point of everything we do. Transparency is one of our core values, so in addition to sharing co-op successes, I believe we are also responsible for telling you about the challenges. Earlier this year, the U.S…. Continue reading.