Being a member of an electric co-op is a unique opportunity to be part of the decision-making process in a business. Because Southern Indiana Power is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for voting for other members to take the leadership positions on the board of directors to… Continue reading.

Every fall, we look forward to sharing cooperative updates and information about programs with our member-owners during our district meetings. In late August, we invited member-owners who have been with the co-op for at least 12 years. In addition to that, we combined the original seven meetings to three. The locations were at the Patio,… Continue reading.

touchstone energy camp A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2019. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. APPLY: Go to www.sinpwr.com and click on “my community” and select “Touchstone Energy Camp.” NEW this year, these applications must… Continue reading.

Any charitable organization within the Southern Indiana Power’s service territory may apply for an Operation Round Up grant. The organization doesn’t need to be a member of Southern Indiana Power. Applications can be downloaded from our website, www.sinpwr.com, or picked up at our office in Tell City. Scholarship applicants must have a parent or legal… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Nov. 28 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and administrative assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Oct. 31 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates and vouchers… Continue reading.

The year 2018, no matter what happens in the future, will go down in history as a year of great change. However, one thing that will remain unchanged is the cooperative’s obligation to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its members. In 2019, that mission now also includes providing reliable and affordable high-speed internet… Continue reading.

Randy Roberts (district 2), Rodney Hager (district 4), and George Key (district 7) are incumbents whose terms expire in 2019. Letters of intent due by Feb. 7, 2019. Posting of incumbent list by Feb. 22, 2019. Names published in the March issue of this magazine. Petitions of nominations due by April 23, 2019. Nominations by… Continue reading.

Ralph Dwane Draper, 71, of French Lick, Indiana, passed away on Nov. 13, 2018, at IU Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli. He was born on Dec. 8, 1946, in Herrin, Illinois, to Ralph M. and Esther L. Draper. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents. He was a United States Army Veteran in the… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC continuously looks for ways to support our community. That’s why each year we assist our young members in their pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarships to our graduating seniors. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS The parents or legal guardians of the applicant must be cooperative members. The parents or legal guardians of the applicant… Continue reading.

Page Day Spend a day in the Indiana Senate on Jan. 23 with students from electric cooperatives all over the state. How to Apply: Visit IGA.IN.GOV/legislative/findlegislators to find your state legislator. Visit IndianaEC.org/?p=287 fill out your application. Deadline to apply is Jan. 11. youth tour to Washington, d.c. Students who will be high school seniors… Continue reading.

James East was born into a military family and spent time growing up in Japan and Europe, but has lived in Indiana since 1970. He attended Corydon Central High School, Ivy Tech Sellersburg and Indiana University Bloomington. James previously worked at Helix Technologies.   Matt Figg grew up in Dugger, and attended Dugger High School… Continue reading.

AIR-TO-AIR HEAT PUMPS: NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REPLACING GAS OR HEAT PUMP Dual/Variable Speed Compressor — $750 REPLACING ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEAT Dual/Variable Speed Compressor — $1,500 REPLACING ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEAT Single Speed Compressor — $800 GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP: NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REPLACING ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEAT, GAS, HEAT PUMP OR GEOTHERMAL Desuperheater or “hot water assist” required… Continue reading.