To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 26 board meeting. 

Instead of other conventional methods, you may prefer to have the amount of your monthly bill automatically deducted from your designated bank account through autopay. Autopay:• Is free, convenient, and requires your permission• Will automatically draw money from your bank account to pay your monthly bill on the 20th of every month. If this date… Continue reading.

Manager of Operations Steve Fortwendel started his career at Southern Indiana Power in October 2001 as an apprentice lineman. He graduated from the Hoosier Energy Apprentice Training and Safety (HEATS) program in October 2005 and earned an associate’s degree through the lineman technology degree program. Fortwendel served as leadman for the line crew before his May… Continue reading.

Eric Faulkenberg was promoted from apprentice lineman to journeyman on Sept. 1, after completing his four-year apprenticeship program. He began his career at Southern Indiana Power in 2013 as the meter technician and transitioned to apprentice lineman in 2022. Faulkenberg resides in rural Perry County with his wife, Amanda, and their dog, Hazel. They spend… Continue reading.

For the second straight year, Hoosier Energy member cooperatives awarded over $100,000 in college scholarships to local students. A total of 94 students were selected as recipients, with many of the scholarships funded by Operation Round Up. Bartholomew County REMC awarded a pair of $1,500 scholarships to Braelei Ernest and Kaelynn Engleau. The annual Alex… Continue reading.

Over the last several years, Southern Indiana Power has been engaged in a thorough planning process to determine the facilities needed to serve our members now and well into the future. After considering several options, including building a new headquarters, we determined that the best decision was to stay at our current location, 1776 10th… Continue reading.

Connect to Save is an innovative program that enables Southern Indiana Power and its members to work together to keep rates as low as possible for everyone. By enrolling in the program, members give the cooperative limited access to certain smart devices in their homes, such as thermostats. During certain days of the year, called… Continue reading.

Everyone is looking for ways to streamline tasks throughout the day, and the SmartHub app from Southern Indiana Power can help you do just that. Whether you want to set up your account to be paid by automatic bank draft (ACH) or recurring credit or debit card, you will avoid late fees and be entered… Continue reading.

As a residential member-consumer, the better we understand you, the better we can serve you. That’s why Southern Indiana Power occasionally surveys our members to identify emerging trends in power use. With the help of SMARInsights, an independent research firm, we are conducting an online survey to identify the types of heating and cooling systems,… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 29 board meeting. 

Ron Taylor had never been to Washington, D.C. That changed earlier this year when the retired Hoosier Energy employee and Vietnam veteran participated in the 50th Indy Honor Flight to the nation’s capital on May 30. Indy Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization created specifically to honor Indiana’s veterans. Each Honor Flight is a one-day,… Continue reading.

When severe weather tears through a community, the first question from members is often simple: When will the lights come back on? The answer to this question can sometimes be difficult to answer when the storm first hits. When the damage is severe enough, electric cooperatives like Southern Indiana Power look to others for mutual… Continue reading.