Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
Many of our members will be excited to hear of the newest Steuben County REMC team member, David Short. Dave joined our team in the beginning of January as the new director of broadband operations. He graduated from ITT Tech with an associate degree in architectural engineering. With 25 years in the telecommunications industry, Short… Continue reading.
Maintaining the areas beneath and around Steuben County REMC power lines and equipment is vital to providing safe, reliable power to our members. We clear these areas, known as rights-of-way, to: Keep power lines free of tree limbs and other vegetation Restore power outages quicker Help reduce the number of outages Keep crews and the… Continue reading.
Saturday, June 12 The format of the 2021 Steuben County REMC Annual Meeting has not been determined due to COVID-19 concerns. Our goal is to have our normal physical meeting at the ARC on Trine University’s campus. No matter the format, the membership will get to have their voices heard.
Members of Steuben County REMC recently awarded $10,000 to three local organizations through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up fund. Over 75% of our members round up their electric bills to the nearest dollar. The average contribution by a member per year is $6 with a max contribution of $11.88. These pennies donated by members like… Continue reading.
Every year the cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting is to hold an election of directors, share financial information and provide a cooperative update. Being a cooperative means we’re owned by you, our members. Southern Indiana Power’s annual meeting has always been a place for… Continue reading.
Annual Meeting Southern Indiana Power’s annual meeting is scheduled for April 20 at 7 p.m. This will be a business meeting with only directors in attendance at the cooperative. A recording will be available after the meeting and posted on our website. Energy assist ends Participants are reminded that the moratorium on disconnection for non-payment… Continue reading.
Years of Service: 8 Title: Meter Technician Eric Faulkenberg has been with the co-op for nearly eight years. He was hired July 8, 2013, as the meter technician. His duties include installation and troubleshooting of our advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system. He is available to assist our members by investigating concerns they may have with… Continue reading.
Power outages are never convenient. Sometimes, it’s no mystery why we are left in the dark, like when lightning and thunder rattle windows and walls. Other times, an outage may come out of the blue. The length of time it takes to restore power will vary by the cause. Most electric cooperatives attempt to share… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 28 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Dec. 30, 2020, board meeting minutes were approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. … Continue reading.
If you’ve lived in Indiana any length of time, you know how unpredictable the weather can be, especially in the spring months. While we hope for gentle spring showers, we have been known to get thunderstorms, and even the occasional tornado in March or April. Snow and ice are also rare possibilities. While Orange County… Continue reading.
