The KV REMC employees recently demonstrated their commitment to the community and leadership development through a series of team-building activities. This initiative stressed the cooperative’s dedication to a strong, collaborative workforce while positively impacting the local community. As part of this team-building activity, the employees packed an impressive 15,130 meals for Pack Away Hunger. This… Continue reading.

Many kids associate summer with adventure, learning, and making lasting memories. Kankakee Valley REMC continued that tradition this year by sponsoring two exciting experiences: Camp Kilowatt and Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Six local sixth graders embarked on a memorable journey to Camp Tecumseh for Camp Kilowatt. Over four days and three nights, the campers… Continue reading.

Although buses are once again shuttling students to school, the sweltering summer heat still kicks on the air conditioning, draining more money from wallets. While it’s early in the school year for tests, there are three elementary steps to long-term energy savings and keeping more money in your wallet. Just seal, insulate, and equip to… Continue reading.

As you drive past the gas station on your way to work, you spot the great price for regular unleaded. You are a little tight on time this morning, so you make a mental note to fill your tank on the way home. But as you pull into the station eight hours later, you are… Continue reading.

Since the early 2000s, Kankakee Valley REMC has used an automated metering infrastructure (AMI). In 2022, we began upgrading to a new generation of these meters, completing the deployment last year. AMI enables two-way communication between the meter and the KV REMC office. Unlike previous meters, which required manual reading, the new technology automatically collects… Continue reading.

KV REMC crews are dedicated to ensuring your electric supply’s safety and reliability for residential and commercial needs. Here is what is happening this month: LINE CONSTRUCTION Our contracted crews are embarking on phase two of a project spanning multiple months in Kouts and Walkerton. This initiative aims to support the resilience of the electric… Continue reading.

Get your ticket to save on admission at the county fair! Kankakee Valley REMC has teamed up again this year with the local fairs to offer our membership a special admission discount. All you need to do is show your KV REMC electric bill at the gate. Stop by the KV REMC booth on the… Continue reading.

Investing in the future of our youth has always been a core mission of KV REMC. For the past 17 years, we have proudly partnered with the Scripps National Spelling Bee to give local students the opportunity to compete on the national stage. This year’s representative, Nolan Roule an eighth grader at St. Johns Lutheran… Continue reading.

The long summer sunlight hours offer unique opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors. The sun can also inspire ideas — and even power activities — for families looking to have fun. More technology utilizes solar power, offering new tools and ideas for things to do. Families can spend time together with a variety… Continue reading.