This past year demonstrated what we can accomplish when we work cooperatively. In March of 2025, we launched the time-of-use rate across the entire membership. Many of you embraced the change by shifting your energy use away from periods of highest demand. Those small changes made a big difference. Lower wholesale power costs allowed us… Continue reading.
Providing reliable electricity has always required a careful balance. The U.S. electric grid must balance supply and demand in real time across a vast, interconnected network. While that challenge isn’t new, today’s energy landscape is evolving faster than ever. Across the country, the way electricity is generated and delivered is changing. Traditional power plants that… Continue reading.
Since plans were announced to build a data center in Boone County, we’ve heard thoughtful questions from our members. The question we hear most often is: “Where will the electricity come from?” It’s a fair question, and the answer is a little more complicated than it may seem because electricity doesn’t travel from one specific… Continue reading.
Historic homes present a glimpse of the past we can only imagine. While many of these unique homes remain in Indiana cities and towns, few are as authentic to their origin story as The Cragun House in Lebanon. Now home to the Boone County Historical Society, this beautiful three-story Victorian home is a living history… Continue reading.
There’s still time to register for Boone Power’s upcoming Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative event focused on our new optional time-of-use pilot program. Learn how the optional rate works, why Boone Power is offering it, and how shifting some energy use to lower-cost times can help reduce costs for participating members. We’ll also discuss the… Continue reading.
When Boone Power lineworkers compete at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, the goal isn’t simply to earn a trophy. The annual event is an opportunity to sharpen the skills they rely on every day to safely build, maintain, and restore our local electric distribution system. Hosted by our statewide trade association, Indiana Electric Cooperatives,… Continue reading.
I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.
If you were in the right place at the right time near a 12-mile stretch of transmission lines between Tell City North and Bandon Substation in early April, you might have caught a glimpse of flying linemen tethered underneath a helicopter, soaring through the air as part of Hoosier Energy’s Bandon Static Wire Replacement Project…. Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power serves members across more than 1,600 miles of line. These lines must be kept clear of trees and vegetation for safety and to ensure reliable service. Clearing the right-of-way (ROW) is critical for safety and reliability. Power interruptions occur when trees or bushes grow too close to power lines. Occasionally, during major… Continue reading.
Proper tree selection and placement enhance your property value and prevent costly maintenance trimming and damage to your home. If you plan to plant a new tree, or replace an existing tree, please pay close attention to what type of tree you plant and where. When choosing a spot to plant your tree, make sure… Continue reading.
