The Easter Bunny will visit the REMC office on March 21 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. A photographer will be on hand to capture each child’s time with the Easter Bunny. A photo of each child will be available at no charge, and parents can bring cameras to take their own photos. Parents, please park… Continue reading.

Since 2005, the REMC has been reading the meters for the majority of members over the power lines. While this system has served the cooperative well for many years, the power line meter reading system and associated meters are nearing the end of their useful lives. Like most technology, such as a cell phone or… Continue reading.

The Operation Round Up Trust organization had a strong financial finish in 2017, granting $12,852 to six organizations in December. For the year, Operation Round Up gave over $84,000 back to the community, thanks to the generous donations of our members. Pooling the pennies consumers donate to the fund by rounding up their electric bills… Continue reading.

Each month in Electric Consumer, on pages 5-8, we feature the most relevant and timely information relating to your Kankakee Valley REMC. Regardless of the topic, each article emphasizes our efforts to serve you in the most efficient way. As you may have already read in my letter on the back cover of the special… Continue reading.

Annual meeting time means election time for our board of directors. At this year’s annual meeting on April 10, Kankakee Valley REMC members will be electing board members for District 3, District 5 and the at-large position. If you are interested in serving your fellow co-op members as a director, be sure to contact our… Continue reading.

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may have overlooked. “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in the United States,”… Continue reading.

It’s no secret that we’ve experienced some frigid temperatures lately. When the temperatures drop, unfortunately electric use can go up. Electric space heaters are often used to supplement the normal heating systems in houses. These heaters might be marketed as efficient — and some are. But they are still electric heaters and will cause a… Continue reading.

As a service to our members, Kankakee Valley REMC publishes “Trading Post” on its locally-circulated pages of Electric Consumer. Readers may submit two ads per REMC membership, per month.  Trading Post ads appear in the order received and are printed as space allows. Advertisements for businesses will only be printed when space is available. Kankakee… Continue reading.

Amber Bowman is Working for You. As a Marketing and Member Service Representative, Amber has been with Clark County REMC for almost 5 years. Before taking on her new role, Amber was the receptionist. Amber also assists with billing, cashiering and collections when needed. When asked what she enjoys most about her job, she stated, “Managing… Continue reading.

Apply Now! Clark County REMC scholarships: March 9 Clark County REMC is offering $1,000 scholarships designed to help its young members who are graduating seniors further their education at an area institution. REQUIREMENTS For complete requirements and more information, visit theremc.com/scholarships. Energize your summer at Touchstone Energy Camp: June 6-9 A fun, powerful, and unique… Continue reading.

Mark your calendar for the 2018 Clark County REMC Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 7, at Silver Creek High School! Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Meeting highlights include: Election of two directors New voting options Door prizes and more! Watch your March electric consumer for more details!