Kosciusko REMC

What Kosciusko REMC does

Kosciusko Rural Electric Membership Corporation (KREMC) is a member-owned, not-for-profit rural electric cooperative founded in 1939 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. The cooperative distributes electricity to over 18,000 meters across portions of Kosciusko, Fulton, Wabash, and Whitley counties in northern Indiana, maintaining 1,500+ miles of distribution line and a 99.95% reliability rate. KREMC operates under an exclusive service territory granted by Indiana regulatory framework, with electric rates reported as approximately 3x lower than some local investor-owned utilities. The cooperative is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors, with margins returned to members via capital credits rather than distributed as shareholder profits.

KREMC's core product is electric distribution, supplemented by a wholly-owned subsidiary, Kosciusko Connect, which provides high-speed fiber internet and telephone service to homes and businesses within the service territory. The cooperative's technology stack includes smart meters with daily data transmission, a real-time outage management system, and a Home Energy Advisor tool within the billing portal. Member-facing channels include a dedicated mobile app (iOS/Android), an online billing portal, phone support, and a drive-through office. The company also operates community programs including Operation Round Up grants (administered via Kosciusko County Community Foundation), EnviroWatts renewable energy contributions, Co-op Connections discounts with 31 local businesses, and youth programs including scholarships and Camp Kilowatt.

KREMC monetizes primarily through recurring monthly service charges and per-kWh usage charges, with residential rates at $29.50/month service charge plus $0.0922/kWh. Additional revenue streams include commercial and industrial service, outdoor lighting rentals, fiber internet subscriptions via Kosciusko Connect, distributed generation buyback ($0.074/kWh), and rebate programs under the POWERMOVES partnership with Wabash Valley Power Association. The cooperative's go-to-market is direct-to-member through physical infrastructure, with member acquisition driven by new service applications, community presence, and organic growth in the service territory.

Name

Kosciusko REMC

Legal name

Kosciusko Rural Electric Membership Corporation

Website

https://kremc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kosciusko REMC is a member-owned rural electric cooperative distributing electricity to 18,000+ meters across four northern Indiana counties since 1939, supplemented by a fiber broadband subsidiary (Kosciusko Connect).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Electric Cooperative Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Distribution (221122), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric & Other Services Combined (4931)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities) (EUADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) / Municipal Aggregation Retail Supply (EUAGABAF), DER Aggregation & Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) (EUAMAJAC)

Keywords

• Rural electric distribution
• Electric cooperative services
• Fiber internet services
• Member-owned utility
• Electricity distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Electric Distribution: Monthly electric service charges and per-kilowatt-hour charges for residential, commercial, and industrial members across Kosciusko, Fulton, Wabash, and Whitley counties in northern Indiana.
2. Fiber Internet Services (Kosciusko Connect): High-speed fiber internet and telephone service provided through subsidiary Kosciusko Connect to homes and businesses in the service area.
3. Outdoor Lighting Service: Monthly rental/service charges for LED outdoor lighting fixtures installed for members.
4. Rebate Programs: Through POWERMOVES program in partnership with Wabash Valley Power Association, offering rebates for water heaters, geothermal systems, air source heat pumps, and efficiency improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Kosciusko REMC is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that distributes electricity to over 18,000 meters across portions of four northern Indiana counties. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kosciusko Connect, the cooperative also provides high-speed fiber internet and telephone service to homes and businesses in the same service territory. Member services include online and mobile account management, real-time outage tracking, distributed generation interconnection, energy efficiency rebates, and community programs.

Product overview

Kosciusko REMC is a member-owned rural electric cooperative providing electricity distribution as its core product, supplemented by Kosciusko Connect, a subsidiary offering high-speed fiber internet and telephone services. The cooperative offers a comprehensive suite of member services including online account management via the KREMC Mobile App and billing portal, real-time outage tracking through the Outage Center, the Home Energy Advisor tool for usage analysis, rebate programs for energy-efficient appliances, distributed generation interconnection for solar/wind systems, and community programs such as Operation Round-Up grants, EnviroWatts green energy, and Co-op Connections discounts. Additional services include tree management, safety education, and youth programs including scholarships and summer camps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kosciusko Connect: Subsidiary company providing high-speed fiber internet and telephone service to homes and businesses in the KREMC service area.

Products and services

• Electric Distribution Service Core regulated electric distribution service delivering power to over 18,000 meters across portions of Kosciusko, Fulton, Wabash, and Whitley counties in northern Indiana, with residential, farm, commercial, and industrial rate schedules and a 99.95% reliability record.
• Kosciusko Connect Fiber Internet and Telephone Service High-speed fiber internet and telephone service offered through KREMC's wholly-owned subsidiary Kosciusko Connect to homes and businesses within the cooperative's service area.
• Outdoor Lighting Service Monthly rental and service of LED outdoor lighting fixtures (40W and 70W options) installed for residential and commercial members.
• Distributed Generation Interconnection Service Interconnection service that connects member-owned solar, wind, and other distributed generation systems to KREMC's grid, with daily meter data transmission and a buyback rate of $0.074 per kWh for excess generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.95% reliability rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wabash Valley Power AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower supplier that generates and transmits electricity for KREMC. Partnership includes POWERMOVES energy efficiency program offering rebates on appliances, geothermal systems, and air source heat pumps. Also partners on the EnviroWatts renewable energy program.
• Kosciusko Connect LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary of Kosciusko REMC providing high-speed fiber internet and telephone service to homes and businesses in the KREMC service area. Enables broadband access in rural communities.
• Mint City Tree ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional arborists engaged by KREMC to conduct comprehensive vegetation management program including tree trimming and removal near power lines to prevent outages and ensure safety.
• Kosciusko County Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolds the Operation Round Up fund for KREMC's community giving program. Administers grants through voluntary advisory committee of KREMC members to support local nonprofits.
• Co-op Connections Program PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor31 local Kosciusko County businesses offering discounts to KREMC members through the Co-op Connections digital app. Includes restaurants, retail, healthcare, entertainment, and services such as Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, La Cantina, Brook Pointe Resort, dental offices, and more.
• Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds that KREMC participates in for winter moratorium and heat index-based summer disconnection prohibition protections.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Duke Energy Indiana: Investor-owned utility serving most of Indiana outside REMC territories, including areas adjacent to KREMC. Competes indirectly in adjacent service areas and is referenced in KREMC's "3x lower rates than local investor-owned utilities" positioning.
• Indiana Michigan Power (AEP): Investor-owned utility subsidiary of American Electric Power serving parts of northern and central Indiana. Comparable in distribution function but operates as a for-profit, regulated IOU rather than a member-owned cooperative.

Direct peers

• Marshall County REMC: Neighboring Indiana rural electric cooperative serving members in Marshall County and adjacent areas. Directly comparable as a small-scale distribution-only electric cooperative operating in a similar north-central Indiana rural footprint.
• Miami-Cass REMC: Indiana rural electric membership cooperative serving parts of Miami and Cass counties with a comparable member-owned distribution model. Similar scale, customer mix, and regulatory environment as KREMC.
• Tipmont REMC: Indiana rural electric membership cooperative serving members in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties with electric distribution plus a fiber broadband subsidiary (Tipmont Wintek). Closely comparable business model: member-owned cooperative, similar scale, electric + fiber dual offering.
• NineStar Connect: Indiana cooperative providing electric, water, and fiber broadband services (formerly Hancock Telecom). Highly comparable as a member-owned Indiana utility with a developed fiber subsidiary serving rural communities.
• Fulton County REMC: Adjacent Indiana rural electric cooperative serving Fulton County, which partially overlaps KREMC's service territory. Closely comparable distribution-only cooperative business model serving similar rural Indiana customers.
• LaGrange County REMC: Indiana rural electric cooperative serving LaGrange County in the same northern Indiana region. Directly comparable as a small distribution-only electric cooperative with similar member demographics and operational profile.
• Noble County REMC: Indiana rural electric cooperative serving Noble County and surrounding areas in north-central Indiana. Closely comparable electric distribution cooperative serving a similar rural Midwestern customer base.

Others

• Wabash Valley Power Association: Indiana generation-and-transmission (G&T) cooperative that is KREMC's wholesale power supplier and joint partner on the POWERMOVES rebate and EnviroWatts programs. Not a direct competitor, but the most economically and operationally intertwined organization in KREMC's ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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