This summer, Hoosier Energy became the first generation and transmission cooperative in the country to receive the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Certificate of Inclusion (COI) to join the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly.  The butterfly’s migratory path and habitat go through the heart of Hoosier Energy’s service territory. If… Continue reading.

While you’re checking off the items on that back-to-school list, you might want to consider adding SEI Fiber to the list.   Fast and reliable internet is an important part of your student’s education. It helps he or she download assignments, upload homework, and access resources. It also helps he or she connect with classmates… Continue reading.

A scholarship is a great source of financial aid for college students, which is why high school seniors (and their parents) put so much effort into applying for as many scholarships as possible. Some require students to write essays, others are awarded based on academic achievements or athletic ability, and others are based on majors,… Continue reading.

Rebate for a new constructed water heater or replacing a gas or electric water heater. Requirements: Rebated equipment must be installed in primary residence. Must be a heat pump or hybrid water heater. Need to be minimum 40 gallonall-in-one units. Submission must be within 90 days of installation date. Purchase date must be between Jan…. Continue reading.

Fiber connectivity in and outside the state got a boost this summer when 21 electric and telephone cooperative service providers who offer communications services formed Accord Telecommunications Collaborative, LLC.  The consortium’s goal, Accord Chair James Tanneberger, president and CEO of South Central Indiana REMC, noted, is “to work with fellow providers of all kinds to… Continue reading.

Beginning July 1, Hoosiers will no longer have to pay the utility receipts tax, a state-mandated tax on the sale of utility services.   The elimination of this state tax was made possible through the efforts of Indiana’s electric cooperatives advocating for their consumers and negotiating with the Indiana General Assembly to repeal this tax,… Continue reading.

By Bryan K. Mathews and Donna Walker Record high inflation, supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine are having a dramatic impact on our costs to supply electricity. Specifically, natural gas, coal and power costs represent 35-40% of Southeastern Indiana REMC’s annual operating costs. In less than a year, these costs have increased 150%… Continue reading.

Southeastern Indiana REMC offers a rebate for single room or whole home installations. Requirements Rebated equipment must be installed in primary residence. Single room installations must be: Located and serviced by member​ Occupied/used year-round (seasonal     occupancy does not qualify) Submission must be within 90 days of installation date. Purchase date must be between… Continue reading.

By Donna Walker As Hoosiers continue to experience rising electricity bills, it is important for you to know the factors driving these cost increases and what can be expected moving forward. You should also know Hoosier Energy and your local electric co-op are doing everything possible to minimize the impact to consumers.  Over the past… Continue reading.