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 purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s financially… Continue reading.
Every year, electric cooperatives throughout the state participate in the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Community Day to give back to their local communities. This year, Southern Indiana Power did their part by replacing light poles in three locations: Evanston Ballpark on Feb. 19, Richland Ballpark on May 16, and Fulda Ballpark on May 20.
Our Member Service Representatives (MSRs) are always on the go, but we managed to get them to stop for a quick photo! MSR could also stand for Multitasking, Special, and Remarkable — a perfect way to describe these wonderful ladies. We want to give a big shoutout to our amazing team, who work hard every… Continue reading.
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 26 board meeting.
Have you ever connected to Wi-Fi and noticed it was painfully slow, only to switch to another device on the same network and find the speed dramatically better? This difference in speed can often be attributed to the Wi-Fi card in each device. The Wi-Fi card is the final component in a long equipment chain… Continue reading.
Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in District 3 (Fremont and Clear Lake Townships), District 6 (Scott and York Townships), and District 7 (Salem Township.) If you reside in one of these townships and are interested in running for election, please contact… Continue reading.
A family is not only preserving their roots but also nurturing a vision of sustainable farming and local food production. Mike Colson, born and raised in Greensburg, has always known that his future lay on his grandparents’ farm, where he grew up. After years of working with Indiana State University’s Campus Police, Mike returned to… Continue reading.
When a major storm knocks out power, and the damage is too overwhelming for a local co-op to handle on its own, other co-ops come to the rescue — sometimes from states away. They arrive in caravans of utility vehicles with military-like precision as part of a plan called a “Mutual Aid Agreement.” The response… Continue reading.
Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Steve Nobbe recorded the minutes. All board members were present. Also in attendance were CEO Brett Abplanalp, employees Matt Raver, Johnny Schisler, Jeanne Loechle, and Sam Ruf, and Ryan Heater, VP of Government Relations for Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC). Jason Barnhorst moved to approve… Continue reading.
The Board of Directors is seeking three nominating committee members for each of the following districts: District 4: Comprised of all members residing in Center, Hogan and Washington townships in Dearborn County; Randolph township in Ohio County; and Posey and York townships in Switzerland County. District 5: Comprised of all members residing in Cass, Pike… Seeking committee members“>Continue reading.
