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.
Vampire Power is used by electronic and electrical appliances even when they are shut off. This elusive power use can account for as much as 20% of your monthly electricity bill. Because it often goes unnoticed, we also call it standby power or phantom load. The most common standby electrical vampire culprits that most of… Continue reading.
In 2019, your cooperative spent a great deal of time assessing the importance of broadband internet service and how we could help bridge the current gap that exists between northeast Indiana and the more urban areas of our state. Unfortunately, before we could get through the first couple of months of 2020, the effects… Continue reading.
Nov. 16: David Van Aken, system engineer (14th)
Nationally, electric co-ops maintain _________________________ of distribution power lines. A. 48% B. 56% C. 42% D. 51% Answer: C
Operation Round Up Quarter 4 Application Deadline: Dec. 25 Office Closed for Thanksgiving: Nov. 26–27 (Payments can still be made through SmartHub or by using the dropbox located at the office.)
Thank you for voting in the 2020 director election! All members who voted were entered to win one of 200 $50 bill credits. ANTRUP, ALDA AVERY, DAVID BAKER, ROBERT B. BALDWIN, SUE BECKER, JUDITH BENGE, DOUGLAS BERCOT-MILLER, KATRINA BERGER, RAYMOND BIEBERICH, DENNIS BILLMAN, DOUG BIRD, KYLE BIROTH, GENE BOOCHER,CONNIE BOWERMAN, TIM BRIGHT, JOHN R. BROXON,… Continue reading.
There are so many benefits that come with co-op membership, but perhaps one of the best benefits 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 exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the… Continue reading.
At the end of the year, Southern Indiana Power will be updating its Team Up Online Lighting Store incentive program to meet the changing member needs and industry trends. As part of an effort to introduce new incentives in the future,a decision has been made to discontinue the member rebate on the online Team Up… Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power has an ongoing commitment to maintaining a clear path, or right-of-way easement, around electric lines. Keeping electric lines “clear” is an ongoing project. You’ll regularly see contracted crews working around our service territory, trimming trees away from power lines. This precautionary measure is especially important during the winter months because it lessens… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Aug. 26 board meeting minutes and special board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.
Over the years, you’ve probably heard or read about Orange County REMC’s concern for our community. This is one of the core principles that sets cooperatives apart from other types of utilities and businesses. We’ve always taken this mission and responsibility to heart. It’s who we are as a co-op. Over the past few months,… Continue reading.
