As a young girl, I grew up in rural Indiana in our family home, which was served by the local REMC. At that time, I didn’t really understand what it meant to be part of a co-op, nor did I comprehend the importance electric cooperatives played in the history of rural America. It wasn’t until… Continue reading.

For some college students, summer is a time to stay up late, go on vacation, and relax before starting the next school year. Nolan Hays, a senior at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, had a different idea: use the summer to learn. Hays, raised in Knox County, is looking forward to finishing his degree in… Continue reading.

Spring brings babes to barnyards and buds to tree branches. But it also can bring powerful storms causing widespread damage and even death. In the past five years, from 2018 through 2022, Indiana had 40 deaths, 38 injuries and almost $113 million in property and crop damage from weather events in Indiana alone, according to… Continue reading.

At Southern Indiana Power, we adhere to the seven cooperative principles that guide our decision-making process. The seventh principle, “Concern for Community,” resonates deeply with us. It shapes how we operate and engage with our local communities throughout the year. Electric cooperatives have a proud tradition of giving back, and at Southern Indiana Power, this… Continue reading.

Crystal and Jason Kemper of John’s Tractor Service in St. Meinrad, Indiana, showcase a line of battery-powered lawn equipment that qualifies for rebates through Southern Indiana Power. John’s Tractor Service has been a Southern member since 1953.

Steve Fortwendel, manager of operations at Southern Indiana Power, is celebrating 23 years of outstanding service. He resides in rural Evanston with his wife, Tasa, and their two sons, Hayden and Mason. When he’s not at work, Fortwendel enjoys chasing his boys at the ballfields and spending time at their camp with his family.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The June 26, 2024, board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The vouchers were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.

For the consumer-members of Orange County REMC, keeping the lights on at a cost you can afford is the focal point of everything your REMC does. Transparency is one of our core values, so in addition to sharing co-op successes, I believe we also have a responsibility to tell you about the challenges. Earlier this… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC is delighted to introduce Ashley Terrell as our new office manager. She steps into the shoes of Marcy Bennett who retired after being a cornerstone of our cooperative for 27 years. Terrell, a familiar face in our community for the past 20 years, brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment… Continue reading.