We’re all connected to the electric grid, so ensuring the right amount of electricity for all involves a complex process of forecasting energy demand, planning for capacity and securing enough supply to meet Americans’ needs. POWERFUL SOURCES First, electricity must be generated at a power plant using either traditional sources, such as coal, natural gas… Continue reading.
We often hear how one’s past helped to shape his/her future. It is the lessons learned, the risks taken and the power of strong leaders that makes one’s past a success. At your cooperative, we believe this to be true. Our founders decided years ago that rural northwest Indiana needed the advantages of electric power… Continue reading.
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.
Look for this column each month as we feature local businesses offering an instant discount to Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers. Just show your Co-op Connections® Card and enjoy! Steindler Signs & Graphix 10740 W. U.S. Hwy 30, Wanatah219-733-255110% off banner Tudor Services 443 E. US Hwy 30, Valparaiso219-465-690410% off carpet cleaning over 500 sq. ft…. Continue reading.
Get your ticket to savings at the county fairs. Kankakee Valley REMC has teamed up again this year with the local fairs to offer our member-consumers and their immediate families a special admission discount simply by flashing their Co-op Connections Card at the gate. Thursday, July 11, is Kankakee Valley REMC Day at the LaPorte… Continue reading.
Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. This June, Kankakee Valley REMC was honored to sponsor four student-members on a trip to Washington D.C. as a part of the Indiana Youth Tour. Youth Tour is a weeklong experience that allows high school seniors to see historic monuments, make friends, and learn how everyone, even students, can… Continue reading.
If you attended this year’s annual meeting, you heard the big announcement: Heartland REMC — in partnership with TWN Communications — is bringing broadband internet to the rural areas we currently serve. Over the past couple of years, one of the biggest conversations in our part of the state has been centered on providing high-speed… Continue reading.
Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand-in-hand, and we want you to have a safe, fun-filled celebration! About two-thirds of all fireworks-related injuries occur between June 16 and July 16, so keep these safety tips in mind:
Veterans on Honor Flight #31 to Washington, D.C., fall in for a photo at the World War II Memorial during the May trip. For more information on the Honor Flight program, upcoming trip schedules, veteran applications and guidelines, or to donate to fund the trip for a veteran, please visit www.hfnei.org.
Heartland REMC’s offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Please have a safe and happy Independence Day celebration!
Warmer air means air conditioners are running more frequently and families are faced with higher electricity use. With a few simple steps, such as seasonal maintenance of properly sized and installed energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, along with properly sealed ducts, you can save as much as 20 percent on annual energy costs. Following the… Continue reading.
