Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
The holiday season is just around the corner. Soon, festive music will flood the airwaves, sparkling lights will adorn homes and businesses, and good tidings will abound. The holidays also bring a frenzy of decorating, cooking and family gatherings, and amid the hustle and bustle, you may receive higher-than-usual energy bills. Keeping this in mind,… Continue reading.
As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items, the number of home fires tends to increase during winter months. Here are five ways you can safeguard your home… Continue reading.
After spending five months in Oregon as a manufacturing engineer at Parker Hannifin, LaGrange County REMC’s newest employee returned to his hometown roots in Northern Indiana. MASON SLAVEN joined us in August as our distribution engineer. A Purdue University graduate, Slaven utilizes his mechanical engineering and technology degree to help make sure our electrical devices… Continue reading.
For the 10th straight year, LaGrange County REMC will be helping our 4-H families offset the cost of 4-H enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and paying… Continue reading.
Steuben County REMC is retiring $69,000 for members with capital credits from 2010. Look for “Capital Credit Refund” on your bill. We have given back over $6 million in capital credits to our members.
Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in District 4 (Jackson Township), District 5 (Pleasant Township) and District 9 (Steuben, Smithfield and Grant Townships.) If you reside in one of these townships and are interested in running for election, please contact the office… Continue reading.
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.
