Tod Brems, Operations Manager, 18 years Doug MacLain, Journeyman Lineman, 24 years Chris Ennis, Journeyman Lineman, 8 Years Kenny Eggleston, Journeyman Lineman, 15 years John Yates, Journeyman Lineman, 19 Years Josh VanVactor, Journeyman Lineman, 11 years Zachary Booker, Journeyman Lineman, 2 years Jason Hughes, Second Year Apprentice Lineman, 4 years Sawyer Cripe, Third Year Apprentice… Continue reading.

Members planning to have a new service or service upgrade to their property this spring through fall should contact Dave Lewallen, member services manager at Marshall County REMC. Please be prepared to provide the following information: • Name • Location • Phone • Use of service (house, barn recreation, irrigation, etc.) • Time frame •… Continue reading.

National studies consistently rank power line installers and repairers among the most dangerous jobs in the country, and for good reason. Laboring high in the air wearing bulky safety gear and working directly with high voltage creates the perfect storm of a dangerous and unforgiving profession. But electric lineworkers are up to the task. These… Continue reading.

Most people know upgrading your lighting fixtures to LEDs is a simple way to become more energy efficient. When it’s done throughout an entire elementary school, not to mention the largest in the district, it adds up to a lot of future savings, as well as an immediate cash rebate. Meadowview Elementary School, part of… Continue reading.

Earth Day, held on April 22, aims to shine a light on the environment and the steps we can take to protect it. But did you know? • April 22 was originally chosen to coincide with college students’ schedules, between spring break and final exams. • Earth Day is now celebrated by more than 180… Continue reading.

Becky calls her electric cooperative, LaGrange County REMC, to ask a simple question: How much do I owe on my account? Unfortunately, her name isn’t on the account. Her husband, John, is the account holder, and because of this, our customer service representatives are unable to provide her any information. In following our privacy policy… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC began the transition to advanced metering more than 15 years ago, but myths continue to circulate about its technology and use. LaGrange County REMC Meter Technician Gary Grogg is here to dispel these ideas. Among the biggest misconceptions are that these meters cause harm through the radio frequency they use; data is… Continue reading.

Early this year, the Kankakee Valley REMC board of directors named Scott Sears CEO of the REMC. He is the sixth CEO/general manager in its 80 years. Though Scott grew up in Hobart and has been a KV REMC employee for 21 years, here’s a Q&A so you can learn more about him and the… Continue reading.

Maintaining the areas beneath and around Kankakee Valley REMC power lines and equipment is vital to provide safe, reliable power to our member-consumers. We clear these areas — known as rights-of-way — to:  • Keep power lines free of tree limbs and other vegetation; • Restore power outages more quickly; • Keep crews and member-consumers of our community… Continue reading.

We all have a product or brand that we loyally purchase time and time again. With that in mind, consider how many times the company making that product has asked you to serve on the board of directors or offer input into business decisions. For most people, the answer is none. Electric cooperatives are the… Continue reading.