Southern Indiana Power
Southern Indiana Power
is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Tell City, Indiana. As a cooperative, Southern Indiana Power follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.
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Middle Fork Farms: Fresh, local, custom-butchered meats
Looking for high-quality, locally sourced meats? Middle Fork Farms, a fifth-generation family farm, offers custom-butchered beef and pork straight from their farm to your table. Owned by Danny and Nick Kleaving, the farm partners with USDA-inspected, family-owned butcher shops to ensure freshness and quality. As Southern Indiana Power members, the Kleavings take pride in providing… Continue reading.
January board meeting notes
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 29 board meeting.
Enhancing reliability
New microwave towers are helping to optimize the reliability of Hoosier Energy’s communication system in infrastructure and operations. The latest to be completed is the Bedford Tower, which in December followed on the heels of new towers at Bloomington Primary and Kingston. Next up will be a new tower at Ramsey, with other towers slated… Continue reading.
Southern-PSC Fiber project finishes one year ahead of schedule
For many years, PSC has been deploying fiber optic broadband throughout its telephone cooperative territory and surrounding areas. Approximately 50% of Southern’s members are also PSC members. Back in 2020, the remaining 50% of Southern’s membership lacked access to quality broadband. Engineering estimates of building fiber optics for the remaining Southern members were approximately $25… Continue reading.
Employee spotlight
The following employees celebrated milestone anniversaries at Southern Indiana Power last year. We thank them for their commitment to providing you with the best service possible.
Winter Storm Blair: A community effort to restore power
The New Year brought Winter Storm Blair, causing widespread damage across Southern Indiana, leaving over 4,000 members without power and affecting more than 75 separate outages. Ice-laden trees and heavy limbs damaged power lines and poles, making restoration hazardous and time-consuming. Our linemen began working immediately on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 5. After 28-plus… Continue reading.
Bridging communities
Boner Bridge has connected Spencer and Warrick Counties for decades. Now, another bridge has joined it. While not a typical vehicle traffic bridge, this new bridge serves a crucial role in connecting our community. The PSC Fiber Splitter cabinet, just a stone’s throw from Boner Bridge, processes millions of bits of data every day, linking… Continue reading.
December board meeting notes
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Dec. 18 board meeting:
Successful collaboration
With another busy year underway at Hoosier Energy, it’s worth looking back at one of 2024’s most significant projects. Bear Run Mine in Sullivan County is the biggest surface mine in the eastern United States. When the mine was ready to move west early last year, it was a big task for Hoosier Energy to… Continue reading.
Wholesale Power Cost Tracker to Decline in January
Southern Indiana Power and our power supplier, Hoosier Energy, have worked hard over the past several years to minimize volatility in your power costs. In addition, Southern Indiana Power continues to take steps to improve efficiency and control costs associated with delivering electricity to your homes and businesses. Energy costs have finally stabilized this year… Continue reading.
Member Spotlight: Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Check out this second generation, family-owned and operated Spencer County gem in the woods of Pepper’s Ridge. Built in 2012, Pepper’s Ridge Winery offers a selection of award-winning wines on 20 acres of beautiful wooded property, with an outdoor patio and an indoor serving room. In warmer months, bring your picnic basket and enjoy live…
Apply for Youth Programs
Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest Indiana K-12 students are invited to enter the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest for a chance to illustrate an award-winning wall calendar. Each year, 13 first-place and honorable mention winners will have their artwork featured in the calendar and receive cash prizes. The rules and required entry forms… Continue reading.