COVID-19 has disrupted our daily lives.  Some families and businesses have transitioned to remote work, while many are spending more time at home due to the stay at home orders. Because of these changes, our member-consumers are seeing a surge in home energy use. That leads to higher electric bills. In response to the economic… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up Trust awarded scholarships totaling $8,000 to six local high school seniors. This year, two $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The recipients of the $2,000 scholarships were Sidney Swanson, South Central High School, and Jonathan Stewart, Washington Township High School. The $1,000 recipients were Natalia Gebka, North… Continue reading.

With schools closed and many individuals losing their jobs, local food pantries saw a spike in demand. Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up Trust recognizes that local food pantries are the lifeline for many. That’s why the Operation Round Up Trust recently donated $20,000 to area food pantries.    Food pantries have been applying for… Continue reading.

Brush upkeep and tree trimming does more than keep your yard looking nice. It’s also a vital part of keeping the power to your home or business flowing efficiently and safely. Starting in July, Kankakee Valley REMC’s hired contractors will be performing right-of-way maintenance on summer foliage that poses a risk to the functionality of… Continue reading.

Due to the nationwide concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) the KV REMC Annual Meeting has been rescheduled for Sept. 10.  Since the director elections coincide with the annual meeting, we changed the required directorship meeting to June 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the KV REMC headquarters. Candidates who do not attend the meeting will not be… Continue reading.

Students returning to Boone Grove High School last fall were surprised to see the gym floor’s new look – and not just because it had been resurfaced.  The Porter Township School Corporation received $25,000 in Power Moves® rebates from Kankakee Valley REMC. The school corporation received the rebates for upgrading Boone Grove’s lighting and fixtures… Continue reading.

The summer sun quickly drives up outdoor temperatures. Rather than perpetually running your air conditioner, some strategic planning can save you energy, leading to lower electric use. Steps you can take to reduce your energy costs are to: Open the windows on cool summer evenings and nights. A cool breeze in the evening and overnight… Continue reading.

We have all heard a similar phrase: “In times of crisis, everyone pulls together.“ Over the past few weeks, that phrase has been proven at your cooperative.  Planning for a health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is unlike other business planning. Your cooperative had to be prepared to operate with a significantly smaller workforce,… Continue reading.

When you think about the people you interact with at your local electric cooperative, you might think of the customer service representative who you spoke to with a question about your service. Perhaps you recall the lineworkers you saw working outside your home during the last rainstorm or snowstorm. Regardless of who you interacted with… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC offers many convenient payment options. The best part is, there are no fees for these convenient methods.  Credit Card & Bank Draft Through this method, your credit or debit card is drafted each month on the due date.  When using a bank draft, your savings or checking account will be drafted monthly… Continue reading.

Due to the nationwide concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and following the recommendation of the U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to limit large gatherings, the board of directors and management of Kankakee Valley REMC have decided to postpone the Kankakee Valley REMC Annual Meeting. It was originally scheduled for June 4, 2020…. Continue reading.

Your cooperative has been actively taking part in conversations both internally and with community leaders about the broadband needs in the rural areas.  We recognize that many people in the communities that we serve still lack access to broadband service.   Bringing broadband to the community presents new challenges beyond our core mission of providing… Continue reading.