Spring brings babes to barnyards and buds to tree branches. But it also can bring powerful storms causing widespread damage and even death. In the past five years, from 2018 through 2022, Indiana had 40 deaths, 38 injuries and almost $113 million in property and crop damage from weather events in Indiana alone, according to… Continue reading.
At Southern Indiana Power, we adhere to the seven cooperative principles that guide our decision-making process. The seventh principle, “Concern for Community,” resonates deeply with us. It shapes how we operate and engage with our local communities throughout the year. Electric cooperatives have a proud tradition of giving back, and at Southern Indiana Power, this… Continue reading.
Crystal and Jason Kemper of John’s Tractor Service in St. Meinrad, Indiana, showcase a line of battery-powered lawn equipment that qualifies for rebates through Southern Indiana Power. John’s Tractor Service has been a Southern member since 1953.
Steve Fortwendel, manager of operations at Southern Indiana Power, is celebrating 23 years of outstanding service. He resides in rural Evanston with his wife, Tasa, and their two sons, Hayden and Mason. When he’s not at work, Fortwendel enjoys chasing his boys at the ballfields and spending time at their camp with his family.
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The June 26, 2024, board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The vouchers were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.
For the consumer-members of Orange County REMC, keeping the lights on at a cost you can afford is the focal point of everything your REMC does. Transparency is one of our core values, so in addition to sharing co-op successes, I believe we also have a responsibility to tell you about the challenges. Earlier this… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC is delighted to introduce Ashley Terrell as our new office manager. She steps into the shoes of Marcy Bennett who retired after being a cornerstone of our cooperative for 27 years. Terrell, a familiar face in our community for the past 20 years, brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment… Continue reading.
Save the date and join us Oct. 11, for free food and giveaways as our way to say “thank you” to our members. Orange County REMC Garage 7133 N. State Rd. 337
Each month, members who wish to participate in Operation Round Up can have Orange County REMC automatically round their electric and/or fiber bill to the next highest dollar. Those extra nickels, dimes and quarters are added to a fund overseen by a volunteer group of trustees that review requests for grants for the funds. The… Continue reading.
The dust has settled on the 2024 Annual Meeting and along with a record attendance, record prizes, and great food, it was truly a fantastic event. The election during the event replaced long-time District 3 Director, Danny Easterday, who chose not to run for re-election. Easterday served Orange County REMC for 33 years. He was… Continue reading.
