The value of electric cooperatives in Indiana

Hoosier Energy is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative located in Bloomington. The G&T provides wholesale power and services to 18 member systems in central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois.

Hoosier Energy believes in an “all-of-the-above” power supply strategy that includes coal, natural gas and renewable energy sources. This strategy provides the best balance of affordability, reliability and sustainability to meet member needs.

Hoosier Energy continues to strengthen its generation and transmission assets — protecting the grid and providing assured and reliable power.

Operation and maintenance

Electricity generated by Hoosier Energy and other utilities is placed on a regional grid and transmitted at high-voltage over long distances throughout central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. Hoosier Energy maintains nearly 1,700 miles of these lines.

Power network

Member co-ops throughout the state serve nearly 1.3 million electric consumers in 89 Indiana counties.

Hoosiers employed by electric utilities

Electric cooperatives across the state employ more than 1,500 people. Jobs range from linemen to customer service representatives. This workforce is focused on delivering assured and reliable power to you.