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Southern Indiana Power is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Tell City, Indiana. As a cooperative, Southern Indiana Power follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.

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October board meeting notes

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Posted on Dec 05, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Oct. 29 board meeting. 1. All directors were in attendance along with President/CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton, Manager of Operations Steve Fortwendel, and Manager of Finance and Accounting Amy Ramsey. 2. The minutes of the Sept. 24,… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy advances pollinator habitat conservation efforts

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Posted on Nov 25, 2025 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Hoosier Energy’s efforts to be a partner in conservation by creating healthy pollinator habitats continue to evolve. Three years after becoming the first generation and transmission cooperative to receive a Certificate of Inclusion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nationwide Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly, and one year after… Continue reading.

Steve Seibert

Capital credit allocations for 2000 to be retired and paid out to members

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Posted on Nov 06, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the operating margin as capital credits to each member based on the amount of electricity purchased throughout the year. When our board of directors determines its financially… Continue reading.

Member spotlight: NIX Industrial

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Posted on Nov 06, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

What began as a small-town forge in 1902 has grown into a fifth-generation, family-owned business with a national footprint. More than a century later, NIX Industrial continues to build on its founding values serving customers, caring for its team, and solving complex industrial challenges. Offering both in-shop and field services, NIX Industrial specializes in metal… Continue reading.

2025 Business of the Year Award

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Posted on Nov 06, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

Southern Indiana Power received the 2025 Business of the Year Award from the Spencer County Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are President/CEO Steve Seibert, Board Vice Chairman Gary Waninger, Spencer County Chamber Board Member Jane Schipp, and Manager of Member Services Andy Sommer.

September board meeting notes

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Posted on Nov 06, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

The following are highlights of the Sept. 24 board meeting to keep you informed of your cooperatives operations and activities. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Aug. 27 board meeting minutes and special board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates… Continue reading.

Advancing amid challenges

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Posted on Oct 27, 2025 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southeastern Indiana REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Two years ago, the Centerton to Wilbur Project was still in the planning stages. Now, it is closing in on the finish line of nearly six miles of new overhead transmission line connecting the Hoosier Energy Wilbur substation to the Duke Energy Centerton substation in Morgan County. It is one of multiple transmission projects on… Continue reading.

Steve Seibert

It’s a matter of principles

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Posted on Oct 17, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

Southern Indiana Power is proud to be your electric cooperative. Our passion is serving our members and helping our communities. October is National Co-op Month, so this is the perfect time to reflect on three of our seven principles that have stood the test of time and provide a framework for the future. VOLUNTARY AND… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power linemen compete in statewide rodeo

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Posted on Oct 17, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

Southern Indiana Powers linemen showcased their skills at the recent Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, where Travis Goffinet, Clint Heeke, Jimmy Applegate, and Max Rickelman proudly represented the co-op. The team competed in the Hurt Man Rescue, Underarm Switch Changeout, Mystery Event, and Transformer Changeout. Individually, linemen tested their abilities in the Hurt Man Rescue,… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power welcomes high school interns

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Posted on Oct 17, 2025 in Southern Indiana Power

Southern Indiana Power is pleased to welcome two high school interns for the 2024-2025 school year. These internships provide students with valuable opportunities to gain hands-on experience while learning more about the cooperative difference. The program also reflects two of the Seven Cooperative Principles: #5, Education, Training and Information, and #7, Concern for Community. Wick… Continue reading.

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