In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the March 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton and Accountant Amy Ramsey. Present via Webex was Earl Ridlen of the auditing firm LWG.  2. The… Continue reading.

Have you ever wondered if your bill is similar to last year’s?  When you log onto SmartHub®, you can compare last year’s bills to this year’s and even look at your use. Did you know you can also see the temps on each day — whether it was cold or warm?

Hoosier Energy and its 18 member distribution cooperatives officially launched the WhyElectrify website, www.whyelectrify.com, on March 1. WhyElectrify is a one-stop resource to get answers for your energy questions. “There really was a lack of educational resources for member-consumers to learn about what’s happening in the industry, what’s happening with technology,” said Hoosier Energy Manager… Continue reading.

Eighty-three years ago, a group of farmers from southeastern Indiana came together to form this cooperative. They believed that electricity would help improve the quality of life for those living in the rural areas, but the investor-owned utility would not build the infrastructure to provide the service due to the cost of the investment and… Continue reading.

You’ve likely noticed Southern Indiana Power’s crews out and about, working on power lines in our community. It’s no secret that a lineman’s job is tough — but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done. This month, as we celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day on April 11, I thought I’d share some interesting facts… Continue reading.

There are three ways to vote for your 2022 board of directors candidates: by mail, drop off at the office, or in person at the meeting on April 19. Please remember, there will be NO entertainment, BINGO or refreshments. It will be a business-style meeting; registration starts at 6 p.m. and the meeting will be… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Feb. 23 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present was Manager of Engineering Todd Hammond. 2. The Feb. 23 board meeting minutes were reviewed… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy’s Merom Generating Station in Sullivan County has a new owner — Hallador Power Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Terre Haute-based Hallador Energy Company. The transaction — which includes a 3 ½ year power purchase agreement (PPA) — is scheduled to close in mid-July once required governmental and financial approvals are obtained.  Here’s what… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 26 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Office/IT Manager Karen Mangum. Also present was IEC CEO John Gasstrom. 2. The Dec. 28, 2021, board meeting minutes were approved…. Continue reading.

Every year, the cooperative conducts an annual meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results and provide an overall cooperative update.  The 2022 Southern Indiana Power annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at Tell City Jr./Sr. High School’s auditorium…. Continue reading.

Ryan Cassidy was hired June 1, 2015, as an apprentice lineman. Cassidy graduated from the HEATS program to become a journeyman lineman in June 2019.  Cassidy and his wife, Gabby, live in Spencer County with their two children: son Lee and daughter Mya. When he isn’t working, Cassidy enjoys spending time with his wife, kids… Continue reading.