Anything attached to utility poles can create serious hazards for a lineworker. Staples, nails, and tacks used to hang signs — as well as the signs themselves — pose dangers to electric lineworkers who might have to climb a pole to restore power following a storm or perform routine maintenance. It may seem innocent, but… Continue reading.

Congratulations to Southern Indiana Power Directors Chris Burroughs and Kyle Knieriem, who recently earned their Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) program requires director attendance and a demonstrated understanding of the basic competencies contained in the five courses:

To keep you informed of your Cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 28 board meeting. 1. All directors were present, along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The July 31 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4. The vouchers… Continue reading.

Two years ago, Hoosier Energy became the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agree with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly. That commitment to integrated vegetation management and the practices encouraging habitat maintenance and development continues to reap benefits. This… 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.

Crystal and Jason Kemper of John’s Tractor Service in St. Meinrad, Indiana, showcase a line of battery-powered lawn equipment that qualifies for rebates through Southern Indiana Power. John’s Tractor Service has been a Southern member since 1953.

Steve Fortwendel, manager of operations at Southern Indiana Power, is celebrating 23 years of outstanding service. He resides in rural Evanston with his wife, Tasa, and their two sons, Hayden and Mason. When he’s not at work, Fortwendel enjoys chasing his boys at the ballfields and spending time at their camp with his family.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The June 26, 2024, board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The vouchers were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.

South Central Indiana REMC (SCI) hosted a one-day Energy Explorers Camp for students in grades four through six, while Henry County REMC hosted a full-week Summer Cooperative Camp for high school students. While the camps are still coming of age, being in their third and sixth years, respectively, they are finding a way to raise… 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 rights-of-way measure 20 feet on each side (40 feet total)… Continue reading.

The camp was held June 5–8 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. Camp Kilowatt is offered to students in sixth grade going into seventh grade. The students’ agenda combined traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices, and cooperative business education. Camp activities include swimming, zip lining, horseback riding, campfires, and more. Be… Continue reading.