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.
Photos: Nancy Davis, apprenticeship manager at Ivy Tech, presents diplomas to Ryan Cassidy (left) and Clint Heeke. The Hoosier Energy Apprentice Training and Safety program (HEATS) produced its 40th class of graduates in November. The program provides line, meter and substation specialists with specialized training that develops technical skills and safety excellence. The 2019 class… Continue reading.
Applications and scholarship applications are due by Feb. 14 to be considered for the Operation Round Up grant disbursement in March. Any 501c(3) organization may apply, but the primary purpose of ORU is to address charitable needs and provide financial assistance in the counties served by Southern Indiana Power. Applications can be found on our… Continue reading.
We’ve heard your frustrations during larger outages and the number one complaint was receiving a busy signal, so we’ve come up with some solutions to alleviate this problem. The first option is to use our toll-free number to report an outage. This will allow for unlimited lines to come into our office and/or call center… Continue reading.
Touchstone Energy Camp (June 3-6) A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Apply at TouchstoneEnergyCamp.org. Indiana Youth Tour (June 18-25) Southern Indiana Power wants to send you on a weeklong,… Continue reading.
2020 brings an exciting change to the Annual Meeting of our membership. Southern Indiana Power’s annual meeting will take place on April 21 at Tell City High School this year. More information about this event, board of director nominations and elections will follow in the upcoming issues of Indiana Connection magazine.
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Dec. 18 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present was Manager of Member Services Rachael Goldsberry. 2. The Nov. 20 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” This quote from Martin Luther King Jr. reflects the special bond and obligation that ties Orange County REMC to the community we serve. With Valentine’s Day approaching, we can’t think of a better time to express how much we love this community… Continue reading.
YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Students who will be high school seniors in the fall of 2020 can apply for this trip of a lifetime to our nation’s capital. The Indiana delegation will meet in Indianapolis on June 18, travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; visit the Flight 93 9/11 Memorial, then head to Washington, D.C., for… Continue reading.
It’s no surprise that winter months bring increased potential for fire risks and electrical safety hazards. This makes sense because during the coldest months, consumers are using additional electrical devices and appliances, like space heaters, electric blankets and portable generators. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 47,700 home fires occur each year in the… Continue reading.
November 2019 marked a new milestone for the Operation Round Up® program, as this series of grants brought the total to $500,831 given back to our community since the program started. When the program began in October 2002, I was confident our members would join us in this effort, since it is such an easy… Continue reading.
It’s no surprise that winter months bring increased potential for fire risks and electrical safety hazards. This makes sense because during the coldest months, consumers are using additional electrical devices and appliances, like space heaters, electric blankets and portable generators. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 47,700 home fires occur each year in the… Continue reading.
The following employees and directors were recognized for their service to Marshall County REMC during the Indiana Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting. Doug MacLain was recognized for 25 years of service to Marshall County REMC and his recent participation in bringing electricity to a developing area in Guatemala. Steve Ringer was recognized for his 30 years… Continue reading.
