Even though I work in the energy industry, like most people, I still don’t think much about the electricity I use. I expect the lights to turn on when I flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning.  Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think much about it. Since many of us… Continue reading.

What difference can I make? Every member’s Operation Round Up contribution boosts our giving power. Last year, members of Southern Indiana Power gave a total of $30,822 in spare change to 13 different organizations and four scholarships in Perry and Spencer counties. This was possible because of the generosity of our membership.  How does the… Continue reading.

A lot of people won’t plug in their new TV or toaster without reading the instruction booklet at least once. But many will move into a new home without understanding the electrical system that makes all the electronics work. Would you know how to trip the main circuit if someone was being shocked in the… Continue reading.

James Applegate Years of service: 5 months Title: Journeyman lineman James Applegate is Southern Indiana Power’s newest employee. He was hired Feb. 10 as a journeyman lineman. Applegate previously worked as a journeyman lineman at Tell City Electric Department where he had been employed since 2012. He lives in Tell City with his wife, Kristi,… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the June 24 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert. Also present was Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2.  The May 27 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4…. Continue reading.

Just days before closing the One Southern Indiana office for the COVID-19 pandemic, President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser had two challenges facing the economic development and Chamber of Commerce organization — how to not only sustain, but also help the 1,068 business members that would be scared and hurting financially.  Board and team members… Continue reading.

Drivers are now prohibited from using handheld devices while driving on Indiana roads. The new legislation intended to combat distracted driving prohibits drivers from holding or using a handheld mobile device while operating a moving vehicle.  A few facts about the new law:  Violators can be fined up to $500 and lose their driver’s license… Continue reading.

According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, patriotism is “the love for or devotion to one’s country.” Perhaps no other day of the year evokes such a sense of patriotism than Independence Day. With flags rippling in the wind and red, white and blue bunting adorning porches, it’s easy to feel a swell of pride for our country…. Continue reading.

Despite what’s been happening with the world over these last few months, it’s nice to see a ray of light shining in our communities amongst the negativity.  For the spring grant cycle, the Operation Round Up board awarded $21,740 to various organizations. Since its inception, Operation Round Up has given over $435,000 back to our… Continue reading.

Recently, Southern Indiana Power donated $1,000 each to our local schools. Cannelton, North Spencer, Perry Central, South Spencer and Tell City school corporations provide breakfast and lunch programs to students during the school year and summer but also provided an option during the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Families could pick up their food at the… Continue reading.

Every year, Southern Indiana Power accepts applications for the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth. In April, our national and statewide associations decided to cancel both programs due to COVID-19. The health… Continue reading.

Thank you! Hoosier Energy employees who work in operations can’t always practice social distancing to get the job done. The work these employees do is recognized by many including Merom Generating Station Plant Manager Karl Back. “Our people are responding very well to a difficult situation, which is not surprising to me with the culture… Continue reading.