To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the April 29 board meeting. 1. All directors were present telephonically. Also present telephonically were CEO Steve Seibert, Office/IT Manager Karen Mangum and Accountant Amy Ramsey.  2. The March 31 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership… Continue reading.

Working alongside our 18 member-cooperatives, Hoosier Energy is creating competitive advantages for the industries, farms and residences that make up the communities that depend on us to meet their power needs, provide economic opportunities and create jobs. Every conversation, every project, every pilot program is executed with one question in mind — how will our… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power’s concern for community extends to the health and welfare of each and every member, neighboring friends and all those with whom we do business each day. As news continues to emerge regarding the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19, Southern Indiana Power — along with other cooperatives around the nation — is taking appropriate measures… Continue reading.

Hoosier Energy’s solar program consists of 101 megawatt (MW) solar arrays placed along highly visible roadways across member service territories.  Collectively, the solar sites will provide approximately 2 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy annually for the 300,000 consumers served by Hoosier Energy’s 18-member distribution cooperatives.   Southern Indiana Power is pleased to be a part… Continue reading.

At Southern Indiana Power, we know that every one of our members is unique. That is why we offer a wide variety of account options to fit your preferences.  Pre-Pay: With Pre-pay, you can establish an account with us without paying a deposit. There are no late fees and no unexpected bills. You can pay… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the March 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present telephonically. CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton were present in person. Also present telephonically were Hoosier Energy employees, CEO Donna Walker, Executive Vice President Tom VanParis and COO… Continue reading.

An expansion of the electric grid is currently underway in southern Indiana. Through a partnership among three utilities, crews have completed about five miles of high-voltage line. The entire project is about 30 miles in length and the transmission line will cross sections of Dubois County, Indiana; Spencer County, Indiana; and Hancock County, Kentucky.  Recently,… Continue reading.

No election petitions were received for districts 3 and 4. Since there are no contested director elections, seating of the directors may be done by acclamation at the meeting. Voting Procedure Each member of Southern Indiana Power was mailed a registration/ballot option for the annual meeting in March. Please complete the ballot and send by mail… Continue reading.

NOTE: This article was pubished prior to the change of the annual meeting due to COVID-19. The annual meeting will be held via teleconference. Did you know every cooperative is required to conduct an annual meeting of the membership?  The purpose is to hold the election for the board of directors, share important financial information,… Continue reading.

Lineworkers serve on the frontlines of our nation’s energy needs, and on April 13, Southern Indiana Power, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on.  Line crews work around the clock, sometimes in difficult and dangerous conditions, to keep power… Continue reading.

Spring is just around the corner, and you can practically smell the freshly-cut grass. If you’re in the market to upgrade your lawn care equipment, you may want to consider electric (or battery-powered) options.  Gas-powered lawn mowers and trimmers may be your go-to, but times they are a changin’. Electric lawn care equipment options are… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Feb. 19 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present was systems engineer Todd Hammond and John Wolfram of Catalyst Consulting, LLC. 2.  The Jan. 29 board meeting… Continue reading.