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 purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines it’s financially… Continue reading.
By Jake Taylor A beaming summer sun is increasingly cooling people’s homes, washing their clothes, and even freezing their ice cubes. When many people think about solar energy, they picture solar panels installed on home rooftops. Fortunately, new opportunities to invest in renewable energy have emerged for those in participating communities. In community solar programs,… Continue reading.
Electricity is a safe and reliable form of energy, but it must be respected and used correctly. With summertime bringing people outside to play and work, keep the following in mind: Never climb on or play near anything that says “High Voltage.” Never go near a power line that has fallen down. Call 911 as… Continue reading.
Unplugging from the rat race for a week or so during the summer helps recharge your batteries. Unplugging your appliances when nobody’s using them helps conserve energy. Most people leave at least 40 appliances plugged in all the time — even though they use trace amounts of electricity when they’re turned off. That trickle of… Continue reading.
Like most things in life, saving money on air-conditioning bills is most likely if you have a plan. Plan a strategy for keeping your home cool this summer without breaking the bank. Here are six tips: Get a qualified service technician to your house to give a once-over to your central air-conditioning system and any… Continue reading.
It’s Father’s Day, Dad, and you’re probably itching to get outside and use those new power tools you just unwrapped. But beware: Home repairs can be a dangerous undertaking when electricity is involved. So, use care with electrical equipment and steer clear of power lines. Use common sense and a bit of caution when you’re… Continue reading.
June is Home Safety Month. It’s a good time to check for all kinds of hazards in your home, especially when electricity is involved. Start with a self-audit of your home — something you should turn into an annual ritual. Check that all of your appliances are still in working order by turning them on… Continue reading.
Years of power tool shopping for Father’s Days past have probably yielded your dad a garage full of gadgets. This year, give him the tools he needs to use his stockpile safely. For table saws and other large tools, give your dad a motor safety switch with a large “stop” paddle or switch. It allows… Continue reading.
Want to jazz up your garage sale this summer? We’ve provided you with some FREE downloadable, printable and customizable materials to help you do just that! Simply click on the link(s) and download to get started! Garage sale sign (downloadable and printable) Garage sale labels (downloadable and printable) Garage sale stickers Downloadable and printable stickers… Continue reading.
As we all deal with the new realities brought on by the coronavirus, I want to assure you that Warren County REMC has been here to help you. Our staff has continued to do their best to provide the reliable electric service you have come to expect from your electric cooperative. We realize that after… Continue reading.
Warren County remc would like to share with you more on how we are dealing with the challenges of the coronavirus (covid-19). By taking these steps we hope to protect the health and safety of our members and co-workers along with maintaining reliable and affordable services and supporting our communities. At the December 2019… Continue reading.
Trees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take precautions when planting a tree. Not only do dangers lurk for the person planting the tree, nearby power lines and trees can be harmed as well. Trees growing too close to electrical lines are the primary cause of momentary short… Continue reading.
