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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Right-of-way spraying to begin
Brush upkeep and tree trimming does more than keep your yard looking nice, it’s a vital part to keeping your power flowing efficiently and safely! We know that this kind of maintenance can be a dangerous business. That’s why we contract trained, certified vegetation control specialists to take care of summer foliage that may pose… Continue reading.
2021 KV REMC Annual Meeting minutes
The 2021 Annual Meeting of the membership of the Kankakee Valley Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana, on the 26th day of August 2021. A catered meal was served to the members beginning at 4:30 p.m. CST by REMC employees and board members. The… Continue reading.
Attend Your Co-op’s Annual Meeting
As people plan in-person events following the pandemic-induced isolation the past two years, some are circling calendar dates for a familiar favorite — from their electric cooperative. Many electric co-ops are planning their annual meetings following canceled, scaled down, or virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some co-ops have returned to hosting in-person member events,… Continue reading.
What to expect at Member Appreciation Day
On June 16, Kankakee Valley REMC’s largest event — the Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting — will take place. We look forward to seeing you there for some family fun, good food and a chance to win some great prizes. While much of the event is a lively and fun affair, there… Continue reading.
Official notice of 2022 Member Appreciation Day and Annual Meeting
Be advised as a member-consumer of the KANKAKEE VALLEY REMC, you are hereby notified that the 2022 Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting of that organization is now scheduled for the 16th of June, 2022, at the Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Road, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Doors will open at 4:30 CDT,… Continue reading.
Right-of-way spraying to begin
Brush upkeep and tree trimming does more than keep your yard looking nice, it’s a vital part to keeping your power flowing efficiently and safely! We know that this kind of maintenance can be dangerous business. That’s why we contract trained, certified vegetation control specialists to take care of summer foliage that may pose risk… Continue reading.
Power cost adjustment to be instituted in May
The last few years have been filled with challenges for many of us, including rising costs for goods and services. Kankakee Valley REMC’s power supplier Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), faces increasing costs due to fuel price increases and supply-chain constraints. Additionally, unseasonably warmer weather has impacted energy sales which means WVPA hasn’t recovered all… Continue reading.
New meter deployment
Since early 2000, Kankakee Valley REMC has utilized an advanced metering system. Since then, a new generation of meters has been developed that offers enhanced services. Last year, your cooperative invested in this new generation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters. In conjunction with our recent SmartHub implementation, this new AMI meter system will… Continue reading.