If you reside in district 1, 2 or 7 and are interested in running for the board of directors, contact our office to get your petition. Petitions will be available beginning Monday, Jan. 10, and must be signed by at least 30 members. Petitions must be returned to the office by Friday, Feb. 18, which… Continue reading.

1. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Present via Webex were Hoosier Energy employees: President/CEO Donna Walker, Senior Vice President of Member Engagement Shannon Thom and COO Rob Horton.  2. The Oct. 27 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4…. Continue reading.

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The heating of poultry barns can be a huge expense for farmers, especially during the winter. Opportunities to find new and efficient ways to decrease energy use for barn heating could help lessen that burden. In that effort, the Beneficial Electrification League (BEL), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting beneficial electrification of the economy, along… Continue reading.

“The holidays.” I love everything about this time of year. The thought of the holiday season brings a smile to my face and evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. Recalling family gatherings and traditions when my parents were still here on this earth warms my heart and fills my senses. It’s also a time… Continue reading.

Andrew Schroeder has been employed at Southern Indiana Power for seven years. He was hired March 10, 2014, to his current position of warehouse manager.   Schroeder’s duties include purchasing, receiving, work order accounting and facility maintenance.  He lives in Evanston with his wife, Trista, and son, Jonah. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending… Continue reading.

If you reside in one of following townships and are interested in running for election, please contact the office in January to get your petition.  District 1 (Luce and Ohio townships in Spencer County) District 2 (Grass, Jackson and Clay townships in Spencer County, as well as part of Warrick County) District 7 (Clark and… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power’s Operation Round Up program recently awarded $15,891 in grants to local community organizations in need of assistance. Those organizations receiving funds are: St. Meinrad Volunteer Fire Dept. — new battery-operated extrication tools. Tell City Jr. Sr. High School — necessities for students in need Santa Claus Community Center — trash receptacles and… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Oct. 27 board meeting.  1. All directors were in attendance along with President/CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton and Manager of Finance and Accounting Amy Ramsey.  2. The Sept. 29 board meeting minutes were reviewed… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy, your co-op’s power provider, routinely inspects grid components, including the conductor that transmits high-voltage power throughout central and southern Indiana. This process is labor-intensive as it requires de-energizing a portion of the grid. Line crews can then safely remove a section of the conductor and send it to a lab to determine if… Continue reading.

What are capital credits? At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount by which our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as “capital credits” to each member based on the amount of electricity he/she purchased throughout the year. When… Continue reading.

Cooperative employees helped assist the National Forest Service and Richland City with a couple of projects on Oct. 5. Jobs included cleanup work on a few trails as well as converting a few bridges to culverts. In Richland, employees changed out ballpark lights. Southern Indiana Power is proud to be able to help our communities!