At the 2017 Annual Meeting, Tipmont announced plans to build fiber internet across its electric service territory — ensuring all Tipmont members would have broadband access. I can still hear the cheers … and the disappointed response to our sharing that it would take until 2028 to complete the fiber network build. You were loud… Continue reading.
Did you know the average household with internet access owns about 17 connected devices? That figure covers a wide range of electronics, including smart phones, computers, streaming devices, smart speakers, home assistants and more. Given our increasing reliance on internet-connected technologies, the likelihood of new cyber threats is ever-present. LaGrange County REMC is deeply committed… Continue reading.
By Arianna Bustos Arianna Bustos — Marketing Intern Arianna Bustos is thrilled to join LaGrange County REMC as the new marketing intern. She is a Lakeland High School senior with a passion for sports, especially softball. Bustos has been playing softball since first grade, which has been a big part of her life. She played… Continue reading.
LaGrange County REMC employees got a head start on Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day, which will be held on Oct. 11. It provides an opportunity for Indiana’s electric cooperatives to work collectively toward making a positive impact on our great state. LaGrange County REMC employees were able to help pack meals for Feed My Starving… Continue reading.
After years of managing to avoid a formal rate increase, the pressures of rising wholesale power prices and significant supply chain and inflationary costs have forced Orange County REMC to implement an electric rate increase. (Note: Although the wholesale power cost tracker has changed over the years, this is the first base rate increase since… Continue reading.
NOV. 3: Change your clocks and “Fall Back” as Daylight Saving Time ends NOV. 11: Veterans Day (REMC and Fiber Offices Open) NOV. 28-29: Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Southern Indiana Power is proud to be your electric cooperative. Our passion is serving our members and helping our communities. October is National Co-op Month, so this is the perfect time to reflect on three of our seven principles that have stood the test of time and provide a framework for the future. VOLUNTARY AND… Continue reading.
A huge thank you to Matt Glenn, Scott Peter, and Kevin Blum for your hard work and commitment to “keeping the lights on” safely. These three gentlemen have each dedicated 20 years to Southern Indiana Power, representing a combined 60 years of service. Here’s to many more years of service!
Southern Indiana Power’s linemen showcased their exceptional skills at the recent Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, where Travis Goffinet, Clint Heeke, and Jim Applegate represented the co-op with pride. Applegate stood out with impressive finishes, securing second place in the Senior Journeyman Hurt Man Rescue event and third place in the Knot Tying competition. The… Continue reading.
Anything attached to utility poles can create serious hazards for a lineworker. Staples, nails, and tacks used to hang signs — as well as the signs themselves — pose dangers to electric lineworkers who might have to climb a pole to restore power following a storm or perform routine maintenance. It may seem innocent, but… Continue reading.
