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Nov. 6: David Van Aken, system engineer (15th)
Test your knowledge of electrical equipment near or around the house! This reduces high-voltage electricity to a lower voltage needed for the underground wires supplying power to homes. What is it? Answer: The correct answer is a pad-mount transformer box! Not all transformers are located on poles — some are on the ground in the… Continue reading.
Mark you calendar for these upcoming events and deadlines. Office Closed for Thanksgiving: Nov. 25–26 Operation Round Up Application Deadline: Dec. 24 2022 Annual Meeting: June 11
What are capital credits? At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount by which 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 he/she purchased throughout the year. When… Continue reading.
Cooperative employees helped assist the National Forest Service and Richland City with a couple of projects on Oct. 5. Jobs included cleanup work on a few trails as well as converting a few bridges to culverts. In Richland, employees changed out ballpark lights. Southern Indiana Power is proud to be able to help our communities!
Southern Indiana Power recently sponsored both the Perry and Spencer county rivalry high school football games. The first 50 fans entering the gate on both sides received a Southern Indiana Power bleacher cushion as well as the chance to catch a T-shirt (designs to the right), which were thrown out by the cheerleaders at halftime…. Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 29 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton and Office/IT Manager Karen Mangum. 2. The Aug. 31 board meeting minutes and special board meeting minutes were… Continue reading.
For me, this is a time of year for reflection and recognizing many things for which I am grateful. At the top of this list is our wonderful community. I know I speak for all REMC employees when I say that we are thankful to be in such an incredible community. We are fortunate to… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC is working in several areas across our service territory, performing system upgrades and maintenance. All REMC crews and contracted personnel carry identification, and their vehicles are marked with our logo. Please keep our crews save and drive with caution as all this work means extra utility vehicles along roadways. Brush Control The… Continue reading.
Students, mark your calendar for these great summer opportunities: Sixth grade students can apply to attend Camp Kilowatt (formerly-Touchstone Energy Camp) June 8-11. High School juniors can apply for an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the 2022 Youth Tour, June 16-23. Watch next month’s newsletter for more information. Online applications will be… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC hosted its annual Member Appreciation Day Fish Fry on Oct. 8. Approximately 365 members attended. A drawing for door prizes was held and Donna Watterson of Mitchell won the 50-inch 4K TV and Janet Riley of Paoli won an electric trimmer.
