Air leaks around the home can add 10% to your heating bill. Find the leaks in your house and plug them. Some places to look: Windows. On a windy day, light a stick of incense and hold it near the window. If the smoke travels horizontally, your window is leaking. Seal, caulk or weather strip… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 31 board meeting.  All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present were Manager of Engineering Todd Hammond, Manager of Operations Steve Fortwendel and Keith Mullen, P.E., of… Continue reading.

Electric cooperatives, like other energy providers, are in the midst of the most impactful transition in modern history. As we continue to navigate through this changing environment, Hoosier Energy’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices — and the cooperative principles that underpin those practices — will continue to become more relevant.  ESG refers to factors… Continue reading.

At Southern Indiana Power, we are constantly striving to improve our operational efficiency so we can provide the most reliable electric service possible for our member owners. We rely on data for nearly every aspect of our operations, which is why we need your help. By making sure we have your most accurate and complete… Continue reading.

If your group or organization could benefit from a grant this fall, submit an application on or before Sept. 15. Applications are available online at southernindianapower.com under the “Community” menu.

After a two-year hiatus and a name change, Camp Kilowatt (formerly Touchstone Energy Camp) re-energized from June 8 to 11 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. This fun, powerful and unique experience brings incoming seventh graders to a 650-acre campground for a combination of traditional camp activities (e.g., archery, ziplining, swimming) and educational opportunities in… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 27 board meeting.  1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The June 30 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were… Continue reading.

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.

One of the things I love best about our community is the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are fortunate to have so many trees that offer beauty, shade and a habitat for all sorts of wildlife. We know that you appreciate our community for many of the same reasons.  At Southern Indiana Power, we… Continue reading.

The quickest way to lower your energy costs is to conserve. Here are some simple things you can do that will help you save energy this summer: Give your stove a rest. A microwave oven uses two-thirds less energy than your stove to cook and heat food. Other energy-savers: grilling outdoors or enjoying cold, healthy… Continue reading.

Since its inception, SIP’s Operation Round Up program has awarded grants to local organizations totaling $492,958. Have you signed up to participate? How it works When you choose to sign up for Operation Round Up, your electric bill is rounded up to the nearest whole dollar each month. For example, a bill of $74.25 would… Continue reading.