You have probably heard us at Southern Indiana Power talk a lot about being a cooperative owned by its members. Does this mean that those who receive our goods or services have ownership in the cooperative? Yes, that is exactly what that means. It also means that the board of directors who make the decisions… Continue reading.

Karen Mangum has been employed at the co-op for nine years. She was hired March 7, 2011, as office/IT manager. Mangum’s duties include management of the front office and front office staff, all aspects of collections and customer issue resolution as well as management of communication equipment, computer equipment and technology for the co-op. She… Continue reading.

Each grant cycle brings new opportunities for our members to help the community through the Operation Round Up program.  The co-op is grateful for the more than 70% of members who participate in the program, allowing their electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar each month. These cents are then kept locally… Continue reading.

Since 2016, Southern Indiana Power has been a part of a regional cooperative partnership with local Habitat for Humanity ReStores, offering the highly successful and beneficial appliance recycling program to members. Effective in May 2020, this program was suspended for COVID-19 precautions. Going forward, this program will be discontinued to make way for future member… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power rebate program Your co-op offers incentives and rebates for members who install energy-efficient equipment in their home or business. But you need to act fast; the deadline to apply for a rebate for energy-efficient HVAC and water heating equipment is Dec. 18. Get more info and an application at our website, www.sinpwr.com…. Continue reading.

The holiday season is finally upon us, and Santa and his elves have been especially busy as they gear up for their biggest night of the year.  It’s no secret that Santa is known for running an efficient workshop — how else could he make all those toys in time for Christmas Eve? Rumor has… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Oct. 28 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with president/CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton.  2. The Sept. 30, 2020, board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were… Continue reading.

With the holiday season upon us and the new year just around the corner, I can’t help but reflect on the gratitude I feel for our community. I think most will agree this has been a year like no other — certainly in my lifetime. And while we’ve seen our share of challenges, I am… Continue reading.

Ah, the kitchen. It’s undeniably one of the most-loved rooms in our homes. It’s where we gather with family and friends for our favorite meals and memories. But like most of us, you probably aren’t thinking about saving energy when you’re planning that perfect dish. Here are four ways you can save energy in the… Continue reading.

Calendars and Farmers’ Almanacs Stop by the REMC office and pick up your free copy of the 2021 Farmers’ Almanac and the 2021 Cooperative Calendar of Student Art.  2021 Rebate Program If you’re thinking about an energy efficient upgrade to your home or business, visit www.myremc.coop to get information about the 2021 Rebate Program. Scholarships… Continue reading.

Have you ever had questions about Orange County REMC bill? Do you ever wonder how much electricity you use, and when? If you’ve ever had questions about your account, our innovative web and mobile app, SmartHub, can help provide some answers. SmartHub is available through the Orange County REMC website and as a mobile app… Continue reading.

Holt joins Orange County Fiber Michael Holt has been recently hired as a Fiber Technician for the Orange County Fiber team. He earned his degree in telecommunications fom Lincoln Trails College. He and his wife Joy have a son, Tristian, and a daughter, Leona. Houchin named to board of directors Daniel Houchin is the new… Continue reading.