The steps to restoring power When the power goes out, line crews work hard to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible. To ensure the process is done efficiently, line crews follow specific steps. Can you order the steps below to match how power is restored? Step # _________________________________________________________________________________ Tap lines are inspected. These lines… Continue reading.
At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as “capital credits” to each member based on the amount of electricity he/she purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s… Continue reading.
Cooperative employees helped The Fulda Sportsman Club replace a broken pole for its flag and security light. At Fulda Ball Park, the linemen dug and set a pole for the concession stand. SIP set poles and lights for the Perry County “Farm to Table” event in Derby.
Southern Indiana Power recently sponsored both the Perry and Spencer county rivalry high school football games. Football players, coaches, and cheerleaders were given “County Clash” T-shirts to commemorate the game. Halftime excitement was heightened as cheerleaders threw the T-shirts into the stands. A pallet of water was also given to each participating school. Southern Indiana… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 27 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Aug. 30 board meeting minutes and special board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3…. Continue reading.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays usually bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hectic hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills. SAVE WITH LED LIGHTS AND TIMERS LED holiday lights use 88% less energy than incandescent holiday lights. To put that into perspective, the Department of Energy estimates… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC is working in several areas across our service territory, performing system upgrades and maintenance. All REMC crews and contracted personnel carry identification, and their vehicles are marked with our logo. Please keep our crews safe and drive with caution as all this work means extra utility vehicles along roadways. Pole Testing Contracted… Continue reading.
DYLAN LOWE joined the REMC team as our new journeyman lineman in September. Lowe is from Paoli and graduated from Paoli Junior-Senior High School. He lives in French Lick with his fiance, Hayley, and son, Payton. He enjoys duck hunting and golfing.
STUDENTS: mark your calendar for these great summer opportunities. Sixth grade students can apply to attend Camp Kilowatt (formerly Touchstone Energy Camp) June 5–8. High School juniors can apply for an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the Indiana Youth Tour, June 16–23. Watch next month’s Indiana Connection for more information. Online applications… Continue reading.
