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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Plug air leaks, save money
Air leaks around the home can add 10% to your heating bill. Find the leaks in your house and plug them. Some places to look: Windows. On a windy day, light a stick of incense and hold it near the window. If the smoke travels horizontally, your window is leaking. Seal, caulk or weather strip… Continue reading.
Board highlights for August
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The July 28 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were… Continue reading.
Honoring a legacy
Hoosier Energy is proud to announce two new scholarships honoring the contributions of longtime Hoosier Energy Directors and Board Officers, Eugene Roberts and Dan Schuckman. Eugene and Dan represented our members for a combined 35 years, devoting countless hours of service to achieve Hoosier Energy’s mission of providing members with assured, reliable and competitively priced… Continue reading.
Tips for a safe harvest
Agriculture is the backbone of our country, and our livelihood greatly depends on the crops provided by American farmers. In addition to being one of the most labor-intensive professions, farming is also considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. The hard work and exhaustive labor are tough, but rushing the job to… Continue reading.
Apply for an Operation Round Up grant
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.
Help! My lights are flickering
Do you have lights that flicker? If you do, you know how annoying this can be. Here are some common reasons why this happens. Before you begin any work, be safe with electric components and wiring. Switch off power at your circuit breaker panel and test your work area for energized wires using a voltage… Continue reading.
Quarterly Employee Spotlight: Amy Ramsey
Amy Ramsey has been employed at the co-op for seven years. She was hired Feb. 17, 2014, as the accountant. Her current job title is manager of finance and accounting. Ramsey is responsible for the accounts payable and payroll functions at the co-op. Her duties also include analyzing and combining financial activities from all departments… Continue reading.
Board highlights for July
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 28 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton.. 2. The June 30 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were… Continue reading.
Resilient Upgrades
Upgrading 1,680 miles of the electrical grid is a significant endeavor in the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, and it’s easy to imagine how the whole thing could get off track. But that’s not what happened with a recent project. Hoosier Energy takes a proactive approach toward grid reliability. This can be seen… Continue reading.
Understanding power blinks and surges
Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock when you arrive home. When this happens, you’ve likely experienced a brief disruption to your electric service, which could result from a blink or a power surge. While the symptoms of blinks and surges can appear similar,… Continue reading.