Southern Indiana Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative, which means we operate at cost. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power while improving the quality of life for our members. Members count on us every day to deliver the energy they need, and we work hard to keep electric rates as low… Continue reading.
REMINDER: VOTING OPEN THROUGH APRIL 21 Director candidate bios were printed in the March Indiana Connection, and are available on the voting website and at boonepower.com/2026-annual-meeting. Voting closes at 1 p.m. on April 21. Members have the following options for participating in the 2026 election. Email All members for whom we have an email address… Continue reading.
Each year as a part of our annual business meeting, we award post-secondary scholarships. Members of, or dependents/legal wards of, Boone Power members who will be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational institution during the 2026-27 academic year are eligible to apply.The scholarships are not limited to current high school seniors. Ten $1,000 scholarships will… Continue reading.
Co-op Solar is a community solar program that makes it easy for members to use solar energy without the cost or hassle of rooftop solar. When you participate in Co-op Solar, you purchase a block of solar power. Our wholesale power provider owns and maintains the solar arrays, so there’s no equipment to purchase or… Continue reading.
Boone Power members gathered on the evening of Tuesday, March 3, to learn more about the regional electric grid. Our guest speaker was Dana Cochran, manager of stakeholder relations at the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). She provided an overview of MISO to help Boone Power members understand how large-scale grid operations influence the delivery… Continue reading.
Wake up, go to school, practice football. It was a typical autumn day in 2021 for Ryan Taylor as a junior at Western Boone High School. But a big surprise awaited Ryan at home. A 35-foot surprise, to be exact — an electric utility pole stretching into the sky over Ryan’s backyard. “I was shocked… Continue reading.
If you opened your January electric bill and thought, “That seems high,” you weren’t alone. When bills jump, it’s natural to ask what changed. One question I’ve heard quite a bit lately is whether data centers and large energy users are driving up electricity costs. Here’s what I can tell you. In February, we announced… Continue reading.
In today’s digital age, generation and transmission cooperatives like Hoosier Energy have become increasingly data driven. Since, until recently, that data resided in a variety of forms and locales, cohesivenesswas elusive. However, over the past two years, Hoosier Energy’s transmission assets and scheduling team has set out to unify that information — from vegetation management… Continue reading.
Work zones are among the most dangerous places on the road. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, 269 people have died in work zone crashes in the past 10 years. In 2023 alone, 33 people were killed and more than 1,750 were injured in INDOT work zones. Work zones don’t only involve highway construction…. Continue reading.
Carroll White REMC’s new director of engineering, Jason Armold, brings years of valuable experience to the co-op. He has worked in the utility industry since 2013, with positions at NiSource, NIPSCO, and Citizens Energy Group. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in commercial construction. “I look forward to serving our members and bringing my… Continue reading.
Carroll White REMC is in the process of changing out the demand response units associated with our water heater and air conditioner program. Some members may remember this as the load management switches from years ago. We are beginning the process of changing these nearly 4,000 units on our system due to changes in technology… Continue reading.
Betsy Carman with her husband, Casey, and son Gavin Betsy Carman of Cutler is the newest member of the Carroll White REMC Operation Round Up board of trustees. She joins other board members Kathy Zink, Candy Byers, Jeff Lowry, Paula Westfall, Brent Gady, and Kenny Robertson. These volunteers meet quarterly to distribute funds to area… Continue reading.
Trees are a familiar and valued part of life in our community. They offer shade, comfort, and a sense of place in the neighborhoods we serve. At Bartholomew County REMC, we work to protect those surroundings while also making sure the electricity you depend on remains reliable. Finding that balance is where our vegetation management… Continue reading.
