There are so many benefits that come with co-op membership, but perhaps one of the best benefits is capital credits. What are capital credits? At the end of each year, Southern Indiana Power calculates our operating margin, which is the amount by which our income exceeded our expenses during the year. We then allocate the… Continue reading.

At the end of the year, Southern Indiana Power will be updating its Team Up Online Lighting Store incentive program to meet the changing member needs and industry trends.  As part of an effort to introduce new incentives in the future,a decision has been made to discontinue the member rebate on the online Team Up… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power has an ongoing commitment to maintaining a clear path, or right-of-way easement, around electric lines.  Keeping electric lines “clear” is an ongoing project. You’ll regularly see contracted crews working around our service territory, trimming trees away from power lines. This precautionary measure is especially important during the winter months because it lessens… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 30 board meeting. 1.    All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton.  2. The Aug. 26 board meeting minutes and special board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.

Even facing restrictions in the pandemic, hands-on learning continues to take place year-round for participants in the Hoosier Energy Apprentice Training and Safety program. With altered schedules, masks and social distances, lineworkers are honing their troubleshooting skills so they can identify situations encountered in the field. “Interacting with underground components is becoming more and more… Continue reading.

There’s an old political saying, “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” This adage is the perfect answer to the question, “why vote?” It’s a blunt description of what happens when you don’t engage in the political process.  If you don’t vote, you’re not only missing the opportunity to support a candidate… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Aug. 26 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present was accountant Amy Ramsey.    2. The July 29 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The… Continue reading.

As some of you might know, cooperatives across the globe adhere to the same seven cooperative principles that guide all of our decisions — from how we run the co-op, to how we engage with our local communities. Concern for community is the seventh principle, and it is one that all employees of Southern Indiana… Continue reading.