Kankakee Valley REMC
Kankakee Valley REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Wanatah, Indiana. As a cooperative, Kankakee Valley REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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It’s 4-H enrollment time
Register your child for the 2025 4-H year, and KV REMC will reimburse you the program fee as a bill credit. The reimbursement deadline is July 1. 4-H reimbursement is only available to youth whose parents or guardians are Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers.
How cold weather affects your energy bills
We typically associate high energy bills with the summer months when air conditioners are running at full blast. However, cold winter temperatures can cause heating systems to work just as hard. Since heating and cooling can account for nearly half of your electric bill, you may notice a spike in energy use in the coming… Continue reading.
From the CEO: Why we’re moving to a different rate structure
Change is an inevitable part of life, but it’s human nature to be apprehensive when something familiar shifts to something different and new. Phones are a great example. As mobile phones have become more powerful and reliable, most members have decided to eliminate their landlines, but others have been reluctant to walk away from what’s… Continue reading.
Meet your Junior Board of Directors
The Junior Board of Directors program is now in its third year, offering high school juniors a valuable opportunity to network with fellow young leaders and experienced business professionals. From October until May, students will participate in fun activities that will strengthen leadership skills and career development while interacting with the cooperative, local businesses, community… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up scholarships
Two $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to high school graduating students whose parents or guardians are KV REMC member-consumers. Students must be graduating in 2025 and planning to attend a college, university, or technical school in the fall of 2025. Parents or guardians must be Operation Round Up participants by Jan. 28… Continue reading.
Employees volunteer at Creekside Trails
At the heart of the cooperative is a deep commitment to community service. Last month, a dedicated group of KV REMC employees volunteered at Creekside Trails, a beautiful Valparaiso Park featuring over 13 miles of biking, hiking, and walking trails. They worked tirelessly to enhance the park by clearing trails, constructing new features for the… Continue reading.
Statement of non-discrimination
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital… Continue reading.
Weathering the snowstorm: Power providers prep to endure winter extremes
When people hurriedly get ready for volatile winter weather, electricity generators are already prepared — and have been for months. As a generation and transmission cooperative, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) works with the power plants it owns to ensure that they are ready to weather the worst each season. That means handling searing summer… Continue reading.