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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Board highlights for February
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 sells Merom Generating Station
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.
Board highlights in January
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.
SIP Annual Meeting update
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.
Employee Spotlight: Ryan Cassidy
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.
Energy assistance ends
Participants are reminded that the moratorium on disconnection for non-payment ends March 15. Accounts assisted by EAP must be brought up to date before then or they may be disconnected the following day.
Say ‘thank you’ to a lineman
Lineman Appreciation Day is coming up next month! Please help us by sending a message through Facebook, write a review on Facebook or Google, send an email to rgoldsberry@southernindianapower.com or mail a note to Southern Indiana Power, 1776 10th St., Tell City, IN 47586. Thank you for helping us celebrate their service!
When severe weather hits
When severe weather hits, we respond quickly and make repairs that restore service to the largest number of people in the shortest amount of time. Who gets their power restored first? How do we make those decisions? Southern Indiana Power’s intent is to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible. These are the… Continue reading.
High bill last month?
When you get your bill, login to your SmartHub account and view your use for the month. You can search by day and compare it to your calendar to see what might have taken place that would have contributed to your high use. You can also view the average temperature for that day!
Climbing toward their dreams
Whether it was first grade or eighth grade, the dream began early. On Dec. 17, 2021, that dream became reality for Jasper, Indiana’s Mitchell Werner and Greensburg, Indiana’s Waylan Case as they graduated from the North American Lineman Training Center. Both claimed their diplomas from the school in McEwen, Tennessee, with the help of a… Continue reading.