Utility poles remain the backbone of most electric distribution systems. After more than 80 years since electric cooperatives first set them throughout rural Indiana, they remain the most cost-effective way to safely support power lines, insulators, transformers and other electric hardware. Occasionally, either through a vehicle strike, lightning strike, ice storm, tornado, or simply age,… Continue reading.

The art contest to illustrate the 2024 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art draws to a close this month. A first-place winner will be selected for each grade, K-12, and will receive $200. The winning artworks will illustrate the cover and the 12 months inside. One “Artist of the Year” will also be selected from among… Continue reading.

As stated in the quote by Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” This seems to be the case with District 6 Director, Neasa Kalme. In 2022, during the 85th Annual Meeting of the cooperative, Neasa was… Continue reading.

Trees add immeasurable value to your property but maintaining them comes with a cost. They need pruning, and sometimes heavy trimming or removal. The most common types of serious tree trimming accidents are: Electrocution — You can be seriously injured or killed if you come into contact with an electric line. If there’s a chance… Continue reading.

Director Petition Deadline: March 10 Daylight Saving Time Begins: March 12 Calendar of Student Art Contest Application Deadline: March 24 Operation Round Up Submission Deadlines: March 31, June 30, Sept. 29, Dec. 29 2023 Annual Meeting: June 10

Phase 1 | Orland/West Otter/Salem/Helmer Registration open (COMPLETE) Make ready construction (COMPLETE) Mainline construction (Zone 5 helmer – pending) Mainline splicing (Zone 4 Orland)  Service wire construction At-home installation  (Zone 1 Otter NW, Zone 2  Otter NE and Zone 3 Otter S) Phase 2 | Nevada Mills/Lake James/Crooked Lake Construction starting afterPhase 1 Registration open… Continue reading.

Every year, the cooperative conducts an annual meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results and provide an overall cooperative update.  The 2023 Southern Indiana Power annual meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Tell City Jr./Sr. High School’s auditorium…. Continue reading.

For many years, PSC has been deploying fiber optic broadband throughout its own telephone cooperative territory. Approximately 50% of Southern Indiana Power members are also PSC co-op members, many of which are already connected to PSC’s fiber.  The remaining 50% of Southern’s membership lacks access to quality broadband. Engineering estimates for building fiber optics to… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your Cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 25 board meeting.