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.
The number of people treated each year for severe arc flash injuries is: A. 200B. 2,000C. 20,000D. 20 Answer: B
March 3: Jennifer Duke (6th) March 8: Steve Smith (9th) March 12: Josh Durbin (8th) March 21: Brett Shepherd (9th)
Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in districts 1 (Greenfield and Millgrove townships), District 2 (Jamestown Township), and District 9 (Otsego, Richland and Franklin townships). If you reside in one of these townships, are a member of Steuben County REMC, are a… Continue reading.
Seventeen lineworkers including Braden Nichols from Steuben County REMC graduated Saturday, Jan. 25, from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative. Students also complete… 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.
Every year, the cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership. The purpose is to hold an election for the board of directors selected by you, share financial information and listen to cooperative updates. Being a cooperative means we’re owned by you, our members. Southern Indiana Power’s annual meeting has always been… Continue reading.
This past fall South Spencer High School completed a two-year long renovation project. During this project, all of the existing HVAC equipment was replaced and exchanged with energy-efficient, rooftop HVAC units that sit above each individual classroom. This allows each teacher the ability to control the temperature in each classroom. LED lighting also replaced traditional… Continue reading.
Cody Pfeifer has been with the co-op for nearly eight years. He was hired Aug. 6, 2012, as an apprentice lineman. Pfeifer graduated from the HEATS program to become a journeyman lineman on Nov. 4, 2016. He lives in Perry County. When he isn’t working, he enjoys hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
Meter Update We are currently updating member meters around the Holiday World substation. Please be aware of our crews in the surrounding areas. Energy Assistance Participants are reminded that the moratorium on disconnection for non-payment ends March 15. Accounts assisted by EAP must be brought up to date beforehand or they may be disconnected the… Continue reading.
Electric vehicles (EV) are converging on the Midwest, albeit slowly. With their entrance, new challenges are being identified for members and cooperatives alike. Southern Indiana Power member Bradley Lynch has discovered that owning an electric car in a rural area brings with it a bit of celebrity. “People ask if they can take pictures of… Continue reading.
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 29 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Dec. 18, 2019, board meeting minutes were approved. 3. The membership certificates and vouchers were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.
