As we saw April come and go, it brought with it the showers that produced our lovely spring flowers. It also heralded the beginning of a potentially stormy season that can inherently include power outages. While Southern Indiana Power strives to provide reliable electric service to our members, there are times when Mother Nature has… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy landfill methane gas (LMG) units generate 18 megawatts of energy. It is part of the “all of the above” energy strategy that includes coal, natural gas and other renewable sources. LMG systems capture gases released from decaying organic material in solid waste landfills to power gas turbines like the one shown. Landfill generation… Continue reading.

Since 2012, Hoosier Energy has had a power purchase agreement at a 4-megawatt hydroelectric facility near Dayton, Illinois. The plant produces about 18,000 megawatt-hours annually — enough to power about 1,500 homes. A 600-foot long dam on the Fox River regulates water flow that is directed to a side canal. Electricity at this facility is… Continue reading.

Voting Procedure Each member of Southern Indiana Power will be mailed a registration card for the annual meeting. Members should present their registration card in person at one of the designated registration tables in order to register for the meeting and receive a ballot for the director election. Southern Indiana Power has an obligation to… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power is proud to recognize our linemen and power delivery professionals. These are the people in the field who work hard every day to ensure we have safe, reliable power. Their job is dirty and dangerous and comes at all hours of the day or night. When storms destroy the wires and poles… Continue reading.

Look for this column each month as we feature local businesses offering an instant discount to Southern Indiana Power members. Just show your Co-op Connections® Card and enjoy! The Detail Shop 1148 Main St. Tell City, IN 47586 812-772-2635 $5 off a full detail Winzerwald Winery 26300 N. Indian Lake Road Bristow, IN 47515 800-357-7000… Continue reading.

earn up to $60 per year in bill credits Members can help hold down the cost of electricity by managing their energy consumption with a energy management switch. Conserving energy reduces the amount of electricity used in your home during “peak” periods (the time it’s most expensive to generate). When periods of peak demand occur,… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Feb. 23 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Jan. 24 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates and vouchers… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power wouldn’t exist without our members. That’s because YOU are our cooperative. But, have you ever wondered, why should I attend the annual meeting? Here are three great reasons: It’s fun! It’s free! It’s all about you! Join us on April 17, at 5 p.m. at the Spencer County 4-H Youth and Community… Continue reading.

How many of us remember dropping into the Southern Indiana Power office with our parents or grandparents to pay the bill? Whether you do that in person, by mail or online today, paying your monthly bill does a lot more than just keep the lights on. Electricity keeps us connected to our modern world. Consider… Continue reading.

Look for this column each month as we feature local businesses offering an instant discount to Southern Indiana Power members. Just show your Co-op Connections® Card and enjoy! R & A Sports 1035 19th St. Tell City, IN 47586 812-547-5652 SPEND $50 OR MORE AND RECEIVE $5 OFF TOTAL BILL Nate’s Heating & Air 9411… Continue reading.

Scott Peter has been employed at the co-op for nearly 14 years. He was hired Aug. 16, 2004, as an apprentice lineman. Peter completed the HEATS program on Oct. 25, 2008, to become a journeyman lineman. He works as a crew leader on many projects. Peter resides in Perry County with his wife, Fannie. They… Continue reading.