In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power is led by members like you who listen and understand the community. If you’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in the cooperative and, in turn, your community, now is the time to make your voice heard and pick up a petition to run for a seat on our… Continue reading.

For nearly 49 years, Hoosier Energy and member cooperatives have supported Indiana tourism by sponsoring the Indiana Festival Guide. This popular and comprehensive tourism publication, which lists festivals, craft fairs, holiday shows, historical re-enactments and community celebrations, is available free of charge from Southern Indiana Power. Electric cooperatives are committed to the communities they serve…. Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Nov. 18 board meeting. 1. All directors were present via Webex. CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton were present in person.   2. The Oct. 28 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3…. Continue reading.

In his 27 years at Hoosier Energy, Line Foreman Mark Richardson has trekked countless hours across the hills and hollers of southern Indiana and Illinois to find downed power lines. Each winter storm comes with its own challenges complicated by cold temperatures and snowfall. Richardson recalls a rough snowstorm several years ago, when he and… 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.

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.