By Chris Adam Winter in Indiana often brings heavy snow, freezing rain, ice storms and strong winds. These conditions not only create travel hazards but can also cause electrical dangers, warns Indiana’s electric cooperatives. “Safety around electricity should be top of mind year-round,” said John Cassady, CEO of Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “In the winter, snow… Continue reading.
Students, mark your calendar for these great summer opportunities: Sixth grade students can apply to attend Camp Kilowatt (formerly Touchstone Energy Camp) June 4-7. High School juniors can apply for an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., on the 2025 Youth Tour, June 15-22. Watch next month’s Indiana Connection for more information. Online applications… Continue reading.
After Hurricane Helene hit the southeastern United States, Indiana’s electric cooperative crews traveled to Georgia to assist Cobb EMC in Marietta in restoring electric service, then moved on to work in the territory served by Jefferson Energy Cooperative in Wrens. Jefferson Energy Cooperative faced catastrophic damage, with 100% of its members without power at one… Continue reading.
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 it’s financially… Continue reading.
Every year, electric cooperatives throughout the state participate in the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Community Day to give back to their local communities. This year, Southern Indiana Power did their part by replacing light poles in three locations: Evanston Ballpark on Feb. 19, Richland Ballpark on May 16, and Fulda Ballpark on May 20.
Our Member Service Representatives (MSRs) are always on the go, but we managed to get them to stop for a quick photo! MSR could also stand for Multitasking, Special, and Remarkable — a perfect way to describe these wonderful ladies. We want to give a big shoutout to our amazing team, who work hard every… Continue reading.
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Sept. 26 board meeting.
Have you ever connected to Wi-Fi and noticed it was painfully slow, only to switch to another device on the same network and find the speed dramatically better? This difference in speed can often be attributed to the Wi-Fi card in each device. The Wi-Fi card is the final component in a long equipment chain… Continue reading.
Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in District 3 (Fremont and Clear Lake Townships), District 6 (Scott and York Townships), and District 7 (Salem Township.) If you reside in one of these townships and are interested in running for election, please contact… Continue reading.
