KV REMC hosted its second annual Trades Camp, bringing together 64 students from 13 schools to explore nine trade professions. Trade participants included electrical journeyman linemen, plumbers, carpenters, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, operators, electricians, fiber optic installers, and bricklayers. Students engaged with professionals to learn about daily responsibilities and educational requirements. The afternoon was devoted to… Continue reading.

At the recent Member Appreciation & Annual Business Meeting, the membership re-elected Bill Bohling, Katrina Harper, and David Janney to serve a three-year term on the board of directors. They join four other district directors who not only represent their districts but also prioritize the best interests of the entire cooperative by actively engaging in… Continue reading.

If you were a Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumer between 1981 and 1986, you can expect to see a credit on the electric bill you receive in November. Referred to as capital credits, it is a tangible benefit of our commitment to prudent fiscal management and you being a KV REMC member-consumer. As a non-profit, any… Continue reading.

When Lauren Davis discusses electric cooperative jobs, she admits that few consider a role similar to hers in human resources or the job that began her evolving co-op career.  Davis, the human resources manager for Wabash Valley Power Alliance, began her WVPA career in economic development. Her positions are an example of the wide breadth… Continue reading.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance is a not-for-profit electric cooperative that provides wholesale power to 23 electric distribution cooperatives. That makes us a co-op of co-ops! Our strong partnership with our member co-ops across Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri is how we deliver great rates. 1) AN ELECTRIFYING JOURNEY How does the partnership work? Imagine electricity as… Continue reading.

We know you have a busy schedule and try to make the most of your time. So why should you spend part of Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Porter County Fairgrounds? That’s the day of our Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting, and we can think of many great reasons to join us. First,… Continue reading.