Southern Indiana Power is proud to announce that its members donated a total of $24,700 this spring to local charities, fire departments, youth initiatives, and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. Approximately 65% of Southern Indiana Power members participate by voluntarily rounding up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. That spare… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the June 26 board meeting. 

Southern Indiana Power was proud to sponsor Zachariah Knepper at the annual Camp Kilowatt. The camp was held June 4-7 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… Continue reading.

As one of the seven cooperative principles, Concern for Community, can take many forms. Sometimes, it’s in the big things everyone sees, but other times, it’s just helping one person. Journeyman Lineman Andrew Korte of Harrison REMC, a Hoosier Energy member cooperative, found himself in the right place at the right time earlier this year… Continue reading.

Balancing the demand for electricity with just-in-time supply and then transmitting the electricity over an expansive grid of transmission and distribution lines makes the U.S. electric grid the most complex machine in our nation’s history.   Both the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) issued warnings for the Midwest… Continue reading.

This summer, Southern Indiana Power is focusing heavily on vegetation management — an essential part of ensuring reliable electric service for our members. Our crews began our 2025 herbicide application by finishing up areas in Perry County then moving to Spencer County. Specifically focusing on our Evanston and Chrisney substations.

Where art, wine, and nature intertwine above the Ohio River  Perched on a high hill overlooking the scenic Ohio River and just upstream from the Cannelton Locks & Dam, Blue Heron Winery is a haven for wine lovers, art enthusiasts, and nature seekers alike. Owned by retired educators Lynn and Gary Dauby, this winery blends… Continue reading.

The following are highlights of the May 28 board meeting to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities.  

The Holland Energy Plant, located in central Illinois and co-owned by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance, has undergone the largest outage in its two-decade-old history this spring and summer. Three major projects have been the focus at the natural gas facility: steam turbine inspection, gas turbine hot gas path inspection, and replacement of… Continue reading.

SAFETY Everything we do at Southern Indiana Power must begin with a focus on safety. I am pleased to report that the cooperative did not experience a serious accident or injury in 2024. Since 2008, the cooperative has been recognized for attaining the NRECA national standard of safety achievement. I congratulate all employees on this… Continue reading.