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 Leslie Beard With winter around the corner, weather emergencies are bound to happen — but they don’t have to reach crisis status in your household. If you prepare for power outages before they occur, you can minimize your worries, especially about food safety. The most important tip to remember is to keep your refrigerator… Continue reading.
A new coat of paint on your home’s interior walls can create lighter mood and a fresh, new look. Choose a warm color in the red, orange or brown family to add drama to a room. Cool colors like blue, green and lavender are calming and soothing. An energy-saving tip: Before you start… Continue reading.
Some older homes don’t have exhaust fans in the bathroom or kitchen. Others have old fans that are so noisy nobody ever turns them on. Adding or upgrading exhaust fans can make a home safer and more comfortable. An exhaust fan’s primary purpose is to remove moisture from the room. But they also remove bathroom… Continue reading.
You can do more than wear green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year. You can “go” green — all through your home. The best way to start is simply to waste less. Here are four ways to do that: Save energy. Use the energy you need — wisely, so you don’t waste any. It’s… Continue reading.
The second Sunday in March will trigger Daylight Saving Time, when we “spring ahead” and set our clocks one hour later. That’s also the best day to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors — even if the batteries aren’t dead. If you don’t have fire alarms and CO detectors, your family… Continue reading.
Play it safe around electricity when you’re outdoors this spring. Here are 10 tips: Keep power cords, tools and equipment away from water and wet areas while you’re using them and when you’re storing them. Before you climb a ladder or extend the handle of a tool, look up so you can clear overhead power… Continue reading.
Springtime is finally almost here! Put the upcoming mild temperatures to work for your energy bill. Here are 10 easy ways to save energy this spring: Hire a heating and air conditioning pro to check out your air conditioning system and window a/c units. Annual spring maintenance can keep your a/c running smoothly and catch… Continue reading.
Warren County REMC strives to provide our members with reliable service at fair and reasonable rates. To help evaluate our rates, Warren County REMC began a study to help determine what it actually costs to serve each type of member — residential, commercial, industrial and outdoor lighting. While everyone needs the basic power poles and… Continue reading.
Power outages are unpredictable, and no matter what the cause, they can leave your family in the dark for an extended period of time — leaving you without access to air conditioning, heat, refrigeration and the ability to communicate with friends and loved ones. Protect and keep your family safe and comfortable until your… Continue reading.
