Founded in 1923 by Carl Howell as a gas station, garage, and post office, Howell’s Garage has been family-run for four generations. After Carl, the business was carried on by his son, Curtis, and brother Marvin, and later by Curtiss son, Larry. Larry began full-time in 1970, with his son, Cody, joining him in 2009…. Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperatives operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 27 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Office/IT Manager Karen Mangum. 2. The July 30 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4. The vouchers… Continue reading.

With the new school year well underway, students are taking advantage of scholarships offered by Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives. For the fourth consecutive year, the number of scholarships and the amount of scholarship money available from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives have reached a record high. In 2025, 99 students received $101,000 in scholarships, surpassing last… Continue reading.

At Southern Indiana Power, we adhere to the seven cooperative principles that guide our decision-making process. The seventh principle, Concern for Community, resonates deeply with us. It shapes how we operate and engage with our local communities throughout the year. Electric cooperatives have a proud tradition of giving back, and at Southern Indiana Power, this… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power proudly sponsored two exceptional students, Tyler Kleaving and Tila Jones, on the 2025 Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D. C. an unforgettable journey designed to educate and inspire tomorrows leaders. During the weeklong trip, the students explored some of our nations most significant sites, including the Flight 93 Memorial, Gettysburg Battlefield, Arlington… Continue reading.

Seibert resides in the Tobinsport area of Perry County with his wife, Patty. They have three adult children and five grandchildren. When he isnt working, Seibert enjoys officiating high school sports, boating, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. His favorite activity is being Pappy to his grandchildren. Seibert serves as the administrative council… 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. 

To keep you informed of your cooperatives operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present, as were CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton, Manager of Engineering Todd Hammond, and Manager of Finance Accounting Amy Ramsey. 2. The June 26,2025, board meeting minutes were reviewed… Continue reading.

School may have been out this summer, but that didn’t stop kids from learning about the cooperative world. Whether at day camp, overnight camp, or educational travel, many students from Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives learned and had fun. Summer Cooperative Camp Henry County REMC hosted their Summer Cooperative Camp in late June, now in its… Continue reading.

At Southern Indiana Power, we strive to balance maintaining beautiful surroundings and ensuring a reliable power supply by keeping our power lines clear in rights-of-way (ROW). A right-of-way is the land we use to construct, maintain, replace, or repair underground and overhead power lines. Our ROW measures 20 feet on each side (40 feet total)… Continue reading.

Perry Central Community School Corporation is paving the way toward a cleaner, quieter future in student transportation. Thanks to a $690,000 grant from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program, the school now operates two fully electric school buses — a major milestone in Perry Central’s sustainability efforts. The buses are powered by a Delta… Continue reading.