Summer has a way of drawing our attention to the things right in front of us — the county fair, an evening ballgame, a weekend at the lake, a family reunion. These are memories of my Indiana summers growing up. What we rarely think about are all the things working quietly in the background that… Continue reading.
The Holland Energy Plant, located in central Illinois and co-owned by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance, has undergone the largest outage in its two-decade-old history this spring and summer. Three major projects have been the focus at the natural gas facility: steam turbine inspection, gas turbine hot gas path inspection, and replacement of… Continue reading.
As the demand for electricity continues to rise, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives remain focused on providing reliable, affordable energy to their members and the rural and suburban communities they serve. In March, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy finalized a joint purchase of St. Joseph Energy Center. The… Continue reading.
As the demand for electricity rises, Indiana’s two not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives made the bold move and bought a power plant together. As G&T’s, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) and Hoosier Energy are the power supply partners to 34 electric co-ops in Indiana, supporting all corners of the state. WVPA and Hoosier… Continue reading.
Some people tackle spring cleaning by decluttering and scrubbing their home — while missing the most vital equipment saving them from a sweltering summer. Many people welcome the season’s warmer weather with a thorough spring cleaning of their home. This frequently includes focusing on sprucing up living spaces — or getting to that long to-do… Continue reading.
Nearly every day, the Hoosier Energy economic development team is answering questions. But Economic Development Manager Jeff Pipkin wasn’t satisfied with questions from member cooperatives, member consumers, or other local government and economic leaders. Over the past three years, Pipkin has taken classes with the Midwest Community Development Institute and recently answered many more questions… Continue reading.
You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.
Mentors certainly made a difference for the first two 2025 recipients of Hoosier Energy’s W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships. This year, the scholarship total is being expanded with Hoosier Energy anticipating awarding two scholarships each semester to attendees at the North American Lineman Training Center in McEwen, Tennessee. Blayden Mann and… Continue reading.
New microwave towers are helping to optimize the reliability of Hoosier Energy’s communication system in infrastructure and operations. The latest to be completed is the Bedford Tower, which in December followed on the heels of new towers at Bloomington Primary and Kingston. Next up will be a new tower at Ramsey, with other towers slated… Continue reading.
A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.
Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.
With another busy year underway at Hoosier Energy, it’s worth looking back at one of 2024’s most significant projects. Bear Run Mine in Sullivan County is the biggest surface mine in the eastern United States. When the mine was ready to move west early last year, it was a big task for Hoosier Energy to… Continue reading.
