We are retiring over $290,000 to members from 2025. It will be applied directly to active accounts starting Oct. 1, and inactive members will receive a check in mid-October. Allocation vs. retirement An allocation is made annually for each member based upon Steuben County REMC’s margins for the year and the amount of electricity the… Continue reading.
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Every October, thousands of Steuben County families spend a Saturday afternoon wandering 11 acres of corn, cheering on a barrel train that never seems to stop, and lining up for apple cider slushies by the hundreds. What almost none of them know is that Ridenour Acres nearly didn’t happen at all. Owner Jake Ridenour cut… Continue reading.
Broadband birthday | Oct. 11 Operation Round Up application deadlines | Dec. 25 To apply, visit steubenfoundation.org Page Day application deadline | Jan. 8 To apply, visit iecpageday.org
The 2026 Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo took place August 20-21 at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Now in its fifth year, the event gathered 113 linemen and 29 teams from 23 co-ops to showcase their skills. A safety mentality is built into every component of the event, down to how results are determined. Teams and… Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power is proud to be your electric cooperative. Our passion is serving our members and helping our communities. Like all co-ops, Southern Indiana Power was created out of necessity — to meet a need that would otherwise have gone unmet in our community. It’s hard to believe that 86 years ago, a group… Continue reading.
Students entering seventh grade this fall were eligible to attend and were selected by Southern Indiana Power for the four-day program. The students’ agenda combined traditional outdoor camp activities, electrical safety practices, and cooperative business education. “This was a great way for students to learn about the role of the electric cooperative in their community…. Continue reading.
A team of linemen from Southern Indiana Power competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 20-21 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The Southern Indiana Power team was one of only two teams with zero errors, resulting in a first-place overall team finish. … Continue reading.
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.
