Operation Round Up is a program that allows Steuben County REMC members to automatically round up their monthly bills to the next dollar. The maximum a member would donate is $11.88/year, but an average donation is $6. The change is pooled together into a fund that is overseen by a group of members and two… Continue reading.

Exercise one of the greatest benefits of being a member of anelectric co-op by voting for the upcoming year’s board of directors.Districts 4, 5 and 8 are up for election. District 4: Jackson TownshipMike Kurtz Mike Kurtz is a grain and cattle farmer in Jackson Township. He raises Angus and Limousin cross beef cattle, as… Continue reading.

2020 By the Numbers 9,672: total number of members11.31: average cost per kWh11.06: meters per mile922.4: total miles of line5.3: miles added97: new services$864,000: capital credit total197,905,802: annual kWh sales

Never plug an extension cord into another extension cord. Label circuit breakers to understand the different circuits in your home. Talk to your children about the importance of practicing electrical safety. Only use light bulbs that match the recommended wattage on the light fixture.

YOUR REMC IS MORE THAN AN ELECTRIC UTILITY. IT IS LITERALLY PUTTING MONEY BACK IN YOUR POCKET. We issued checks in 2018 for members with capital credits from 2004–06. Please check the listing at www.remcsteuben.com/unclaimed-capital-credits to see if you recognize any names in this listing. Completed paperwork is due May 14. 

True or False? Co-ops are the only type of utility that return capital credits — to the tune of $1.2 billion annually — to their members. Answer: True

May 4: Rod Allen, journeyman lineman/line foreman (34th)  May 4: Kevin Keiser (23rd)

PowerShift Deadline: May 15 Office Closed for Memorial Day: May 31 Virtual Annual Meeting: June 12 Operation Round Up Application Deadlines:June 25, Sept. 24, Dec. 24

At Southern Indiana Power, we strive to maintain a reliable power supply by keeping power lines clear in rights-of-way (ROW). A right-of-way is the land we use to construct, maintain, replace or repair underground and overhead power lines. Rights-of-way enable the co-op to provide clearance from trees and other obstructions that could hinder the power… Continue reading.

At its March meeting, the SIREC Community Trust committee awarded a total of $17,350 in Operation Round Up grants. Receiving grants were: Chrisney Volunteer Fire Department: $2,650 for the purchase of Wildland fire resistant boots  Anderson Twp. Volunteer Fire Department: $3,300 to purchase Whelen LED light bars ($2,596) and Rear LED beacons ($700)  Spencer County… Continue reading.

Throughout this month, Southern Indiana Power will be working with NRECA Market Research Services to complete member satisfaction surveys.  The surveys will be conducted both online and by email. However, not everyone will be contacted. If you are contacted, we would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to share your opinions of the… Continue reading.