Batteries provide a portable, and usually safe, source of electricity. From batteries in our cell phones to industrial-sized backups, we rely on them every day. Although they may seem harmless, safety should always be a top concern when using and replacing batteries. Batteries produce hydrogen gas. When hydrogen gas mixes with oxygen and meets an… Continue reading.

With the help of Northwestern Indiana Telephone Company (NITCO), KVREMC is conducting research to determine the viability of and demand for faster internet for you, our co-op members. Kankakee Valley REMC understands that some of our service areas are at a huge disadvantage when it comes to reliable broadband services. Reliable, high-speed internet continues to… Continue reading.

Annual meeting time means board of directors elections. At this year’s annual meeting on April 11, we will be electing a board member from District 4 and the at-large position. If you are interested in serving your fellow co-op members as a Kankakee Valley REMC director, be sure to contact our office to receive a… Continue reading.

The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are some of the most exciting times of the year. We each have favorite family traditions as we count down the days to Dec. 25. While the holiday season is full of excitement, we sometimes miss the magic as we juggle hefty shopping lists, various holiday parties and wrapping… Continue reading.

Each year, we like to inform and educate our members on what stray voltage is and alert them to the possible dangers. In past years, this article has targeted dairy farmers as they are more likely to experience the problem through the contact of the cows with milking equipment. Truth is, stray voltage can affect… Continue reading.

Batteries provide a portable, and usually safe, source of electricity. From batteries in our cell phones to industrial-sized backups, we rely on them every day. With Christmas just around the corner, parents will be stocking up on batteries for all the new toys their children will be unwrapping under the tree this year. We want… Continue reading.

Bust out the hot chocolate and extra afghans, because winter weather has arrived. The extreme cold is bad enough, but if your energy use spikes it can really add insult to injury. Try out these tips to help you save energy — and money. Turn off those ventilation fans. If you have a ventilation fan in… Continue reading.

With your support, PPEC funded two full flights.

In today’s world, we see companies sharing their mission statements and promoting themselves with new slogans or catch phrases. But cooperatives are different. We are grounded by the seven cooperative principles, which guide our everyday purpose. This magazine is a prime example of the fifth principle — education, training and information. According to this principle,… Continue reading.

The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative board of trustees consists of nine co-op members who each represent one district within the territory served by Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC). The trustees are responsible for establishing, reviewing and revising corporate policies to ensure that service to the PPEC membership remains foremost in mind, while maintaining a stable… Continue reading.

As a local cooperative, our reason for existing goes beyond providing safe and reliable electricity to our members. Kankakee Valley REMC is also deeply rooted in the community because it is where we work and call home. Throughout the year, you will see us participate in activities to support and strengthen the community. Annually, your… Continue reading.

If you were a member of Kankakee Valley REMC during 2015, you can expect to see a credit on your bill generated in November. That credit is something we do from time to time, and it’s just one more benefit to being part of a cooperative organization. Because a cooperative like ours is a non-profit,… Continue reading.