Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
Congratulations to Dale Kaufman for his 25 years of service at Southern Indiana Power. Kaufman started his cooperative career on Aug. 3, 1998. After 10 years as a meter technician, he changed roles and became a staking technician. Kaufman resides in Tell City with his wife, Michelle. They have three children, Alec, Lewis and Eleanor…. Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The July 19 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed…. Continue reading.
It’s a beautiful day and suddenly, the power goes out at your home or business. Often when this happens you may be annoyed and ask yourself, “Why is my power out when there aren’t any storms or anything?” The reality is, providing electricity is a complex business with many pieces that all need to coordinate… Continue reading.
A team of linemen from Marshall County REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24-25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. Marshall County REMC sent three linemen to the state competition. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole… Continue reading.
Marshall County REMC needs to safely access your electric meter to change it, perform routine maintenance or respond to emergencies. For your safety and the safety of our service technician, please keep your electric meter accessible. Our service technician needs a minimum of 5 feet around the meter. This includes overhead decks, trusses on houses,… Continue reading.
Last month, as you kicked back with friends and family during the holiday celebrating hard work, you probably weren’t giving a lot of thought to our local workforce. I never stop thinking about it. Look around at the recent retirees you know. Many of them were skilled tradespeople who had acquired decades of experience. Businesses,… Continue reading.
As more of our country’s electricity is generated from renewable resources, it creates more challenges during extreme weather. December 2022 brought sub-zero temperatures around Christmas. Thousands of people in the electric industry spent their holiday making sure Midwesterners had electricity to cook meals and enjoy time together as a family. In the south, the Tennessee… Continue reading.
As a not-for-profit cooperative, any margins Kankakee Valley REMC earns over and above our expenses, maintenance, or capital improvements of our distribution system are returned to our member-consumers. This return is referred to as capital credits and is one of the tangible benefits of our commitment to prudent fiscal management and being a KV REMC… Continue reading.
Accounts for the following past Kankakee Valley REMC customers, whether individuals or businesses, have credit balances that were left when their electric service was disconnected. These customers were mailed checks for the balances, but the checks were returned or uncashed. If you recognize anyone on this list, please have him or her contact the KV… Continue reading.
It’s no secret that a lineworker’s job is tough and often done in challenging conditions. At the end of August when the temperatures registered over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, first-year apprentice Chris Chaplin and second-year apprentice Tim Morgart strapped on their tool belts and gaffs and took to the poles to participate in the Indiana Electric… Continue reading.
