Southern Indiana Power is proud to be your electric cooperative. Our passion is serving our members and helping our communities. October is National Co-op Month, so this is the perfect time to reflect on three of our seven principles that have stood the test of time and provide a framework for the future. VOLUNTARY AND… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Powers linemen showcased their skills at the recent Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, where Travis Goffinet, Clint Heeke, Jimmy Applegate, and Max Rickelman proudly represented the co-op. The team competed in the Hurt Man Rescue, Underarm Switch Changeout, Mystery Event, and Transformer Changeout. Individually, linemen tested their abilities in the Hurt Man Rescue,… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power is pleased to welcome two high school interns for the 2024-2025 school year. These internships provide students with valuable opportunities to gain hands-on experience while learning more about the cooperative difference. The program also reflects two of the Seven Cooperative Principles: #5, Education, Training and Information, and #7, Concern for Community. Wick… Continue reading.

Founded in 1923 by Carl Howell as a gas station, garage, and post office, Howell’s Garage has been family-run for four generations. After Carl, the business was carried on by his son, Curtis, and brother Marvin, and later by Curtiss son, Larry. Larry began full-time in 1970, with his son, Cody, joining him in 2009…. Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperatives operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 27 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Office/IT Manager Karen Mangum. 2. The July 30 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4. The vouchers… Continue reading.

Damage to electrical equipment from gunfire can be costly for both the utility and its customers, and potentially deadly if the damage sparks a fire or affects someone on life-support electrical equipment. HERE ARE THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: Avoid shooting near utilities. Never shoot in the direction of power lines, power poles or substations…. Continue reading.

Paulding Putnam Broadband Services Coordinator Luke Burkhart with Grover Hill Lions Club President Jay Denny and Secretary Reg Hinchcliff. The downtown Community Building will receive free Wi-Fi from the co-op as part of the new village partnership. Paulding Putnam has partnered with the Village of Grover Hill and the Lions Club to bring free public… Continue reading.

In todays rapidly changing energy landscape where federal policy, power grids, and technology continue to evolve electric cooperatives remain essential in delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable power to rural communities. What makes co-ops like Paulding Putnam unique is their structure: member-owned, not-for-profit organizations that rely on active participation from the people they serve. Paulding Putnam… Continue reading.

Just as you pull out your winter gear before you need it, prepping your home for the coming season is a great idea. If you prepare in the fall for colder weather, you will be glad when you receive your first winter electric bill. The following steps can be taken now to use less energy… Continue reading.

We encourage electric members to remember that the electric and internet sides of the co-op are separate. Fiber-only subscribers will not receive the same benefits that electric members do; we recognize that this is your cooperative. However, the fiber network we are building will benefit members because it benefits the electric system, strengthening our grid… Continue reading.