In early September, random invitations were sent to members in each district to attend one of Southern Indiana Power’s fall member meetings. In prior years, members were only invited to attend the meeting in their district. However, this year, we changed things so that members could attend any district meeting that fit into their schedule…. Continue reading.

Journeyman Lineman Eric Faulkenberg (left) receives his certificate for graduating from the Hoosier Energy Apprenticeship Training and Safety (HEATS) program on Oct. 20. Faulkenberg has been with the co-op for four years. Congratulations on your achievement!

Lisa Hinton has been employed at the co-op for 17 years. She began working at the cooperative on March 6, 2000. She was hired as the telephone receptionist. In 2004, she accepted her current position of administrative assistant and accepted new responsibilities in 2014, adding the role of benefits administrator. Hinton and her husband, Chuck,… Continue reading.

’Tis the season to save with your Co-op Card Deck the halls with savings galore! The Co-op Connections Card has been everywhere, saving Southern Indiana Power members money across the country. From rental cars and gas to lodging in all 50 states, the card will make your next holiday getaway more affordable. Thank you to… Continue reading.

Follow these safety guidelines to prevent fire hazards with your Christmas tree When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree will stay green longer and will be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. Cut 1 to 2 inches from the base of the trunk immediately before placing the tree… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Oct. 25 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Sept. 20 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates and vouchers… Continue reading.

Perhaps you’ve heard about it. “Pay it forward” is the latest philanthropic activity catching the eyes and ears of the news media. It’s what we used to call a random act of kindness. Buy an extra slice of pizza, a cup of coffee or a drive-through meal for the next guy. In fact, the practice… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Association have entered into a 20-year purchase power agreement that will add 100 megawatts (MW) of energy from EDP Renewables’ Meadow Lake V wind farm for the benefit of rural electric cooperative members across the state. Meadow Lake Wind Farm, which consists of five operational sections that flank Interstate… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 20 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Aug. 30 board meeting minutes and special board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3…. Continue reading.

There are so many benefits that come with co-op membership, but, perhaps, one of the best is capital credits. 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 exceeds our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating… Continue reading.

Last month, Southern Indiana Power employees took part in Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Community Day. The purpose of this day was to provide an opportunity to work as a team and to demonstrate the great impact cooperatives have on Indiana. On Friday, Oct. 13, employees volunteered to complete various service projects in both Perry and Spencer… Continue reading.

Even the wariest consumers can be duped. Scammers are developing new tactics every day. A “past due” scam, goes something like this: A customer gets a call from an 800-number that looks like a valid utility company phone number. Widely available spoofing software allows crooks to display what appears to be an official number on… Continue reading.