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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cooperative employees helped The Fulda Sportsman Club replace a broken pole for its flag and security light. At Fulda Ball Park, the linemen dug and set a pole for the concession stand. SIP set poles and lights for the Perry County “Farm to Table” event in Derby.

Southern Indiana Power recently sponsored both the Perry and Spencer county rivalry high school football games. Football players, coaches, and cheerleaders were given “County Clash” T-shirts to commemorate the game. Halftime excitement was heightened as cheerleaders threw the T-shirts into the stands. A pallet of water was also given to each participating school. Southern Indiana… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 27 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.

As one of Hoosier Energy’s strategic priorities, continuous improvement has always been a key part of the company’s mindset. A commissioned team spent over a year developing a program centered around this concept. As a result, Hoosier Energy’s new Rural Electric Continuous Improvement Program (RECIP) is now active. Starting this past May, all Hoosier Energy… Continue reading.