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.
In 2024, we are focused on service excellence. We recognize that service excellence is a journey — an ongoing endeavor — and we want to adapt to meet our members’ expectations. That’s why we conducted a member satisfaction survey this past spring. We are very appreciative of the 1,102 members who shared their feedback, providing… Continue reading.
We typically think about weatherizing our homes during winter when standing next to a chilly window or a drafty exterior door. But weatherizing your home provides comfort and energy savings year-round, especially during summer when your air conditioner is working overtime. According to energystar.gov, a home with insufficient insulation and air leaks wastes more than… Continue reading.
If you’re a renter, you may not be able to undertake significant projects like adding insulation to improve the efficiency of your residence. However, you can still practice these tips to reduce your energy consumption and your monthly bills. Take a look around your home. Are there other changes you can make to reduce energy… Continue reading.
The annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Legislative Conference serves as an essential platform for sharing with our Congressional Delegation how decisions made in our nation’s capital impact the communities we serve. Electric cooperative representatives annually travel to Washington, D.C., to engage with legislators. While there, these representatives advocate for you and our communities… Continue reading.
The long summer sunlight hours offer unique opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors. The sun can also inspire ideas — and even power activities — for families looking to have fun. More technology utilizes solar power, offering new tools and ideas for things to do. Families can spend time together with a variety… Continue reading.
Hoosier Energy held its second annual Community Impact Week this spring, which was bigger and better than the first. Hoosier Energy employees’ participation increased by 11 percent, and they also saw increased opportunities to participate. The week kicked off with Monroe County Community Kitchen’s Backpack Buddies, which distributes backpacks with food items for distribution to… Continue reading.
Even when it’s blistering hot outside, sometimes you can crave a good hot meal — even when you finally get tired of grilling but loathe the idea of turning on the oven. There are some simple, practical things you can do to reduce the energy load and keep comfortable in your kitchen so you don’t… Continue reading.
Did you know that a ceiling fan could allow you to raise the thermostat setting without affecting your comfort? Fans create a wind-chill effect on your skin to make you feel cooler. Raising the temperature and using a fan can help you use less energy running your air conditioner. You may even be able to… Continue reading.
These strategies will help you save energy and keep costs down during the summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Use your windows to keep out heat Operate your thermostat efficiently Keep your cooling system running efficiently Consider a range of appliances and lighting options Keep hot… Continue reading.
It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation to you, our valued members, to join us for a day of celebration at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Member Appreciation Day is not just an event — it’s a testament to the incredible communities we’ve built together. As we return to the Fort Wayne… Continue reading.
We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it — power outages occasionally happen. For most members, outages are rare and only last a few hours. But when major storms impacts our area, extended outages are unavoidable. So when the power goes out, how do our crews know where to start… Continue reading.
One way co-ops prepare for major outages and disasters is through mutual aid, which is a collaborative approach to emergency planning. The mutual aid model allows electric co-ops to help each other during times of need. This approach permits co-ops to “borrow” restoration workers from other co-ops, increasing the workforce response to areas affected by… Continue reading.
