Becoming a lineworker It takes years of training to become a journeyman lineman. Many start out as a groundman. As the name implies, a groundman does not work in the air, but works on the ground assisting lineworkers by digging holes, lifting poles and raising equipment to linemen. The Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) is… Continue reading.
April 2: Beth Welch (19th) April 20: Ann Charlton (26th) April 30: Greg Sutton (41th)
Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in districts 1 (Greenfield and Millgrove townships), District 2 (Jamestown Township), and District 9 (Otsego, Richland and Franklin townships). If you reside in one of these townships, are a member of Steuben County REMC, are a… Continue reading.
YOUR REMC IS MORE THAN AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. IT IS LITERALLY PUTTING MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. We issued checks in 2017 for members with capital credits from 1996–2004. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing.
Steuben County REMC offers budget billing to help members manage their monthly bills by equalizing them each month. To be eligible, you must have been in your home for at least 12 consecutive months, be current on your bill before budget billing starts, stay current on your bill during the budget period, and return a… Continue reading.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24. Steuben County REMC reminds motorists to be careful around those whose jobs put them along the roadsides. But not all work zones are for road repair. Utility crews also toil along the roadsides to build, repair and maintain electric power lines. Sometimes, crews can be around the… Continue reading.
No election petitions were received for districts 3 and 4. Since there are no contested director elections, seating of the directors may be done by acclamation at the meeting. Voting Procedure Each member of Southern Indiana Power was mailed a registration/ballot option for the annual meeting in March. Please complete the ballot and send by mail… Continue reading.
NOTE: This article was pubished prior to the change of the annual meeting due to COVID-19. The annual meeting will be held via teleconference. Did you know every cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership? The purpose is to hold the election for the board of directors, share important financial information,… Continue reading.
Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and on April 13, Southern Indiana Power, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on. Line crews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep power… Continue reading.
Spring is just around the corner, and you can practically smell the freshly-cut grass. If you’re in the market to upgrade your lawn care equipment, you may want to consider electric (or battery-powered) options. Gas-powered lawn mowers and trimmers may be your go-to, but times they are a changin’. Electric lawn care equipment options are… Continue reading.
