If you were asked to associate an image of a person with Kankakee Valley REMC, you might picture a lineworker. It’s not a glamorous or easy profession, but it is essential to the life of our community. Without the dedication and commitment of these hardworking individuals, we wouldn’t have the reliable electricity we need for… Continue reading.

May 23  |  5:30-7 p.m. CT KV REMC Office8642 W. US Hwy 30, Wanatah  We want to hear from you!Join us for a cookout and hear a short presentation on the fiber project, planned system reliability efforts and available directorship opportunities. More important, bring your questions so we can provide the answers. Open to all… Continue reading.

A glance at your monthly electric bill shows you the amount of energy that powers your home. Yet, all the information on the bill may also leave you in the dark about what exactly it all means. Measuring Your Energy Your home’s energy use is typically measured in kilowatt-hours, or kWh, for short. This is the… Continue reading.

Nearly everyone has experienced the dreaded crash of thunder before the lights go out — and the relief once the lights come back on. In the darkness, what could be missed is the dedication, effort and energy from the lineworkers who are busily braving the elements to return power to your day. You have likely… Continue reading.

The biggest difference between Kankakee Valley REMC and the other energy providers isn’t just the logo on our trucks or the information provided on the bill you receive. We’re a cooperative created to serve the needs of our membership instead of making profits for investors. While other energy providers have to answer to Wall Street… Continue reading.

With just a few changes to your lifestyle, the time-of-use rate could save you money each month. 5.28 cents/kWh  Save nearly 35% on energy used outside of the hours of 4-7 p.m. (Monday-Friday, excluding holidays and weekends)  compared to standard rates View the time-of-use rates online at kvremc.com/my-account/rates

Kankakee Valley REMC recently honored four employees for their milestone years of service and safety at the annual awards banquet. These individuals gave a combined 65 years of service and 105 years of safety to the cooperative. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to the membership and cooperative.  The honorees were: 

One feature of the Junior Board of Directors program is introducing students to unique businesses and organizations within the community. During the students’ fifth session, they visited Custom Machining Services and the Multi-Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC), both located in Valparaiso, to learn about each business and how they impact the community.  At Custom Machining Services,… Continue reading.

If you are looking for a convenient way to pay your electric bill each month, we have many free options for you to choose from.   E-Bill Sign up and make sure you receive your bill before the due date. Through the e-bill option, you can pay your bill directly from the notification, or by… Continue reading.

Today we are excited to announce plans for Surf Internet to connect individual neighborhoods and homes to high-speed fiber internet via the KV REMC fiber ring! Access to reliable and affordable internet service has long been a missing resource in our rural communities, and we have been taking steps over the last few years to… Continue reading.