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.

In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables from intruders with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables, such as your identity, banking records and other sensitive information, from digital attacks and theft…. Continue reading.

Three linemen from Decatur 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.  The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein, and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver, Crystal Greathouse, Jeanne Loechle and Sam Ruf. Jason Barnhorst moved to approve the agenda. Dale Wernke seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously…. Continue reading.

A team of Noble REMC linemen 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. Linemen competed in events that tested skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A total of… Continue reading.