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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Apply for youth programs
Camp Kilowatt JUNE 5-8 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2024. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. JUNE 16-23 Southern Indiana Power wants to… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up accepting grant applications
Operation Round Up® is a charitable fundraising program that allows Southern Indiana Power members to donate the spare change on their bills to help those in need throughout the community. With the average donation of only $6 per year, and never more than 99 cents a month, you can make a small investment that pays… Continue reading.
November board meeting notes
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Nov. 29 board meeting: 1. All directors were present, along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present was Office/IT Manager Karen Mangum. 2. The Oct. 25 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The… Continue reading.
A concern for community
Throughout the year, especially during the holidays, Hoosier Energy seeks to act on the cooperative principle — Concern for Community. In late October, Hoosier Energy was a platinum sponsor for the 2023 Women IN Energy Conference in Carmel, Indiana. The annual event began in 2017 to encourage women to pursue their dreams and make connections… Continue reading.
The heart of our programs is you
“The holidays.” I love everything about this time of year. The holiday season makes me smile and evokes a sense of comfort and well-being. Recalling family gatherings and traditions when my mom, dad, and grandparents were still here on this earth warms my heart and fills my senses. Now that I am the grandpa, the… Continue reading.
Employee Spotlight: Travis Goffinet
Travis Goffinet is a lineman foreman for Southern Indiana Power and has been employed there since April 24, 2000. Travis lives in rural Perry County near Tell City with his wife of 23 years, Amy. They have eight children, Chloe, Blaine, Gavin, Vanessa, Carine, Jackson, Benicia, and Jenna. When he is not working at Southern… Continue reading.
Official notice: board petitions available in January
We at Southern Indiana Power talk a lot about being a cooperative owned by its members. Does this mean that those who receive our goods or services own the cooperative? Yes, that is exactly what that means. It also means that the board of directors who make the decisions for the cooperative are also owners…. Continue reading.
Operation Round Up grants awarded
FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Central Perry Volunteer Fire Department received $1,800 to purchase a trash pump. YOUTH PROGRAMS Epsilon Omega Chapter of Tri Kappa, Inc. received $960 to cover the cost of 50 Girl Scout shirts for their New York City trip. Nancy Hanks Elementary received $2,000 to purchase Circuit Playgrounds for students to… Continue reading.
October board meeting notes
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 in attendance along with President/CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton, Manager of Finance and Accounting Amy Ramsey and Manager of Operations Steve Fortwendel. 2. The Sept. 27,… Continue reading.
Sky High
Keeping transmission lines clear of overgrowth along 150-200-mile-long stretches each year is not an easy task. That’s why Hoosier Energy uses an aerial saw to get the job done. The saw features nine 25-inch carbide tip saw blades attached to multiple 20-foot aluminum poles. A 50-horsepower snowmobile motor that can be turned on and off… Continue reading.
Capital Credit Allocations for 1998 to Be Retired and Paid Out to Members
At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as “capital credits” to each member based on the amount of electricity he/she purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s… Continue reading.