Greg Million was among 14 Indiana electric cooperative employees who recently graduated from the Rural Electric Leaders in Training Exchange (RELITE) program. RELITE is a two-year leadership program offered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives. The program is designed to create a network of leaders among electric cooperatives. In the first year of the professional development program,… Continue reading.

The Miami County YMCA is committed to serving its community and helping to improve the physical, spiritual and emotional health of Miami County’s residents, both young and old. To better serve its residents, the organization plans to build a new 69,000 square-foot facility on 9.5 acres just east of West City Park in Peru. The… Continue reading.

Counted seven board members present. Miami-Cass REMC attorney Liane Steffes also attended. WVPA board report was given by Jim Savage. IEC board report was given by Mark Hahn. Monthly legal report was given by Steffes. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. November monthly operating, member services… Continue reading.

I love the feeling of being able to walk into my favorite locally owned shop, restaurant or store knowing that the profit, product and labor can make positive impacts in my community. The spirit of Main Street is embodied in these local businesses, just like it is in Southern Indiana Power. Electric cooperatives are as… Continue reading.

Please be aware: We recently learned that a company known as Doxo Inc., which is not affiliated with Southern Indiana Power, is using our logo, contact information and reputation to market its online bill payment service to potential customers. We are not in partnership with this company and have not authorized it to use our… Continue reading.

Look for this column each month as we feature local businesses offering an instant discount to Southern Indiana Power members. Just show your Co-op Connections® Card and enjoy! Lauer Floral and Gift Shop 821 Sycamore St. Rockport, IN 47635 812-649-9154 10 percent off total bill Hauenstein Inc. 547 Main St. Tell City, IN 47586 812-547-4437… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Dec. 20 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Nov. 29 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates and vouchers… Continue reading.

Employee, director recognized for years of service The 2017 employee recognition banquet recognized Todd Hammond, systems engineer, for his 15 years of service to the cooperative. Jeff Vogel, chairman of the board, was also recognized for his 10 years of service to the co-op’s board of directors. Thank you both for your hard work and… Continue reading.

The Southern Indiana Power 2018 annual meeting is scheduled for April 17. Southern Indiana Power members residing in districts five and six who are interested in running for a position on the board should contact our office at 1776 10th St. in Tell City to receive a petition. The nomination process requires the director candidate… Continue reading.

Beneficial electrification may be a phrase you have never heard. In fact, it’s a fairly new phrase to the electric utility industry as a whole. Beneficial electrification is really taking a look at the industry in a different way. Historically, for example, appliances fueled on site, such as gas water heaters, were considered more efficient… Continue reading.

Incumbents whose terms expire: Danny Easterday (district 3) and Brian Hawkins (district 6) Letters of intent due by Feb. 9. Posting of incumbent list by Feb. 23. Names published in the March issue of Electric Consumer. Petitions of nominations due by March 26. Nominations by the board (absent incumbents seeking re-elections or petitioners) by March… Continue reading.