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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Connected to the weather and more
We partner with our power provider to handle weather challenges – and has done so for years. This sweltering summer, you may have paid more attention to energy costs and reliability. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which coordinates electricity generation and transmission in parts of the central U.S. and Canada, warned that there was… Continue reading.
Employees celebrate safety achievement
Kankakee Valley REMC celebrated a safety milestone in 2021. To receive this honor, the cooperative completed a year of no work-related accidents that resulted in an employee missing a full eight-hour day. This award was provided to the cooperative through Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange, the insurance provider for Kankakee Valley REMC. Kankakee Valley REMC… Continue reading.
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SmartHub Pay your bill, manage your account, receive notifications, contact customer service and so much more all from your smartphone or tablet. Energy Efficiency Rebates Planning an energy efficient project at your home or business? Visit PowerMoves.com to find energy efficient resources and learn how you can possibly get a cash rebate for your project. … Continue reading.
Day of giving
Electric cooperatives have a proud history of giving back. Sometimes, that is in the form of a financial donation, and other times it is the giving of our time and labor. This year, Kankakee Valley REMC employees volunteered as part of the United Way Day of Caring, joining area volunteers to give back to non-profits… Continue reading.
Building a Power Moves Home leads to new considerations and savings
Co-op members building their “forever” homes enjoy choosing new home options — from flooring to cabinets to paint colors. Those members can also work with their local electric cooperative to build a Power Moves® Home. Houses built to the Power Moves Home standard are on average at least 20% more energy efficient than a traditional… Continue reading.
Supply chain challenges affecting your co-op
Kankakee Valley REMC is committed to providing safe, reliable, affordable electricity to our rural communities. Unfortunately, we are facing a challenge that could threaten our commitment to reliability. As you may remember, supply chain challenges started two years ago during the height of the pandemic, initially affecting many household products. Those challenges are now… Continue reading.
Six students represent REMC in D.C.
This June, Kankakee Valley REMC was honored to sponsor six students on a trip to Washington, D.C., as part of the Indiana Youth Tour. Youth Tour is a weeklong experience that allows high school students entering their senior year to visit historical monuments and museums, meet with Indiana’s congressional delegation on Capitol Hill, make lifelong… Continue reading.
Scholarships available for local students
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS • $1,000 scholarship • Monthly events/meetings taking place during the day • Exciting guest speakers and field trips • Assist a local non-profit with a community service project APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPT. 01, 2022 Apply online at: www.kvremc.com/community-programs/junior-board-of-directors
Common causes of power outages
Power outages are never convenient. Sometimes, it’s no mystery why we are left in the dark, like when lightning and thunder rattle the windows and walls. Other times, an outage may come with no warning. The length of time it takes to restore power will vary by the cause, severity of damage to the electrical… Continue reading.
Crews in the community
In this section, we’ll tell you where our maintenance and construction crews will be and what they will be doing. Substation Maintenance: To improve performance, reliability and the growing electrical demand, an upgrade will begin on the south circuit of the West Toll substation in New Durham Township. The upgrade will include larger conductors to… Continue reading.