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A ‘Concern for Community’ guides our cooperative

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Posted on Sep 11, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

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.

MISO issues electric reliability warnings

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Posted on Jul 05, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

Balancing the demand for electricity with just-in-time supply and then transmitting the electricity over an expansive grid of transmission and distribution lines makes the U.S. electric grid the most complex machine in our nation’s history. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) issued a warning for the Midwest region this summer, followed by its highest-level alert… Continue reading.

Annual Meeting update

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Posted on Mar 08, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

Every year, the cooperative conducts an Annual Meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results, and provide an overall cooperative update. The 2024 Southern Indiana Power Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Tell City Jr./Sr. High School’s auditorium…. Continue reading.

Five reasons we love serving you

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Posted on Feb 12, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances like Presidents Day, Groundhog Day, and Valentine’s Day. They all have something in common — they were created to draw attention to a particular issue or theme. Valentine’s Day may seem like an observance created by a greeting card company… Continue reading.

Connect with us

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Posted on Jan 06, 2024 in Southern Indiana Power

We live in a device-driven world. Our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices help us communicate and connect. Companies spend billions pushing out a steady drumbeat of messages and information, and we are constantly bombarded with one-way communication. But is anyone listening on the other end? At Southern Indiana Power, we are not only listening,… Continue reading.

Steve Seibert

The heart of our programs is you

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Posted on Dec 16, 2023 in Southern Indiana Power

“The holidays.” I love everything about this time of year. The holiday season makes me smile and evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. Recalling family gatherings and traditions when my mom, dad, and grandparents were still here on this earth warms my heart and fills my senses. Now that I am the grandpa, the… Continue reading.

Capital Credit Allocations for 1998 to Be Retired and Paid Out to Members

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Posted on Nov 07, 2023 in Southern Indiana Power

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.

Stay in the Know

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Posted on Sep 01, 2023 in Southern Indiana Power

At Southern Indiana Power, we are constantly striving to improve our operational efficiency so we can provide the most reliable electric service possible for our member-owners. We rely on data for nearly every aspect of our operations, which is why we need your help. By making sure we have your most accurate and complete contact… Continue reading.

Steve Seibert

Electric reliability warnings

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Posted on Jul 04, 2023 in Southern Indiana Power

The North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) issued a warning for the MISO region this summer followed by its highest-level alert ever given for this coming winter. This alert is letting people know that in extreme temperatures our electric generation supply simply cannot keep up with demand. If the supply/demand problem becomes too great, our regional… Continue reading.