December 2016 - Vol 11 Issue 6

Co-op Hotline

Volume: 11, Issue 6 Southeastern IN REMC Member Newsletter December 2016

Office Hours Now Seeking Director Candidates

7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EST) Nominating committee members have A candidate must be a member residing
Monday through Friday been approved for the 2017 director in the district and must meet the
elections in districts 1, 7 and 8. These qualifications for director as specified in
Contact Information individuals serve a very important role for Section 3 of Article IV of the corporate
Local calls: 812-689-4111 the REMC by selecting and nominating bylaws.
Toll free: 800-737-4111 qualified director candidates. If you are interested in serving your
FAX only: 812-689-6987 A majority vote of the nominating REMC as a director from district 1, 7 or
To make a payment: 1-888-999-0762 committee is required to nominate 8; contact the appropriate nominating
Call Before You Dig: 800-382-5544 a candidate and no member of the committee member with your request for
committee is eligible to be nominated as a consideration. Additional details regarding
E-mail: [email protected] candidate for director. qualifications, time commitment and
Website: www.seiremc.com A director serves on a part-time basis for compensation will be provided by the
a three-year term, attends meetings locally, nominating committee. The deadline for
Board of Directors statewide and nationally to keep abreast of nominations is January 13, 2017.
legislation and industry issues as it effects
Vince Moster - District 1 the rural electric cooperative. *= Committee Chairperson
Brad Bentle - District 2
David Smith - District 3 District 1 District 7 District 8
Carolyn Armstrong - District 4
Melissa Menchhofer - District 5 Comprised of all members Comprised of all members Comprised of all members
Mike Thieman - District 6 residing in Jackson township residing in Graham, Lancaster, residing in Sand Creek, Columbia,
Darrell Smith - District 7 in Dearborn County; Adams Madison, Milton, Monroe, Shelby Center, Campbell, Vernon and
Bonnie Boggs - District 8 Township in Ripley County; and and Smyrna townships in Jefferson Bigger townships in Jennings
Chris Schmaltz - District 9 Brookville, Butler, Highland, and County; and Lovett, Marion County.
Ray townships in Franklin county. and Montgomery townships in
facebook.com/SEINREMC Jennings County. *Charlene Carnahan
twitter.com/SEIREMC *Donna Doll (812 873-9035
(812) 934-3519 *Joyce Barnes
Publishing Information Tony Dierckman (812) 265-6865 DeAnn Yeager-Sharp
(812) 934-2498 (812)718-6738
Co-op Hotline is published Jim Kirschner Judy Elston Michael Wolfe
bimonthly for the members (812) 934-4095 (812) 839-3448 (812) 592-2494
of Southeastern Indiana Rural
Electric Membership Corporation, Vicki Fox
a consumer owned utility, 712 (812) 839-3384
South Buckeye Street, Osgood,
Indiana 47037. Periodicals postage

paid at Seymour, IN

Co-op Hotline, December 2016 - Page 1

New Hoosier Energy Crew Makes
Billing Milan High School Athletic Department
Statements Electronic Scoreboards a Reality

In January, members will "Without the generosity of Hoosier According to Prifogle, when the final
notice a new look to their Energy and their line crew, our electronic bids came in for digging the large holes and
monthly billing statement. scoreboard project could not have setting the heavy I-beams, which required
happened" stated John Prifogle, Milan High special equipment, the added expense
We have refreshed School Athletic Director, as he watched pushed the project way over budget. When
the statement, adding the Hoosier Energy crew of Shawn Dilk, Hoosier Energy was contacted about
color and additional Charlie Meister, Caleb Meyer and Blake providing this community service for the
Patton maneuver the large tandem digger school, the Hoosier Energy crew, based out
information. truck in place to dig 4 holes 30" in diameter of Napoleon, Indiana agreed to take time
The new statement will 9' deep. These holes will provide a concrete from their busy schedule to dig the holes
base for steel I-beams that will support the and set the I-beams to provide the school
highlight important 2 new electronic scoreboards for baseball with 2 state-of-the-art scoreboards.
dates, show comparative and soccer.
temperature information,
usage history and more. "Without the
generosity
Have you of Hoosier
visited Energy and

our online their line crew,
lighting our electronic
store yet? scoreboard project
could not have
Southeastern Indiana
REMC, Inc. has created happened"
an online store to help
you select and purchase ~ John Prifogle,
energy efficient lights for Milan High School
Athletic Director
your home.
Visit the site today to
begin saving on your
lighting needs and reduce

your energy use.
http://www.energysavers.

coop/seiremc/
rebates?AFFID=167397

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Operation RoundUp Grants Available

- Apply Now -

Through the generosity of REMC programs. (No college scholarships will be Identify and
members, the Operation RoundUp fund awarded.) understand the
has accumulated enough money to begin
giving back to the communities we serve Contributions will generally be made FINANCIAL
in southeastern Indiana. The Southeastern only to not-for-profit organizations, IMPACT
Indiana REMC Community fund Trustees governmental entities and school districts that an
will meet on January 17, 2017 to consider that have been granted tax-exempt status
the applications and determine grant by the Internal Revenue Service 501 (c). INADEQUATE
recipients. The intended use of these funds The organization must contribute to the THERMAL
are to support the following: community's health and/or welfare and ENVELOPE
the organization's services must be non-
Community service programs, projects discriminatory in nature. has on your home's
and organizations like fire departments, energy cost.
rescue squads, law enforcement agencies Applications and guidelines are available
who need assistance for equipment or at the main headquarters in Osgood Schedule a home
programs; or branch office in Dillsboro or can be energy audit
downloaded from the REMC website at today!
Education and youth programs and www.seiremc.com. Deadline to apply
projects that promote youth wellness, teens is December 31, 2016. Grants will be A REMC load control
at risk, or school and academic enrichment awarded bi-annually. specialist will walk you
through your home and
Operation RoundUp Trustees identify areas that need
attention to improve the
From left: Steve Black, Keith Allhands, Judy Copeland, Barry Lauber, Owen Menchhofer, Keith Mathews, thermal envelope. Low
cost, simple measures
Carla Elston and Mike Fledderman. Not pictured: Jerry Lamb like caulking, insulating,
etc. can make a huge
difference in the comfort
and lowering of your
electric usage in your
home. In more extreme
cases, a blower door test
can be performed. Call

1-800-737-4111 ext.
284 for details and an

appointment.

Co-op Hotline, December 2016 - Page 3

Sign-up to receive 22 kW Total Home Backup Generators
text and email
notifications Affordable for ALL

regarding outages, Huge member discounts on the total home
scheduled load- backup generator and optional equipment
shed periods,
emergency alerts 1-year to pay!
and more from
Southeastern Here is how the plan works:
Indiana REMC.
• Member completes paperwork and credit check
Provide your zip • REMC installs generator, transfer switch, and optional equipment and makes sure the
code for location-
generator runs properly.
specific alerts. • First payment is $1,250 plus any additional material, and 1-year pro-rated

Text maintenance not to exceed $300.
• Remaining Balance of $3,750 will be paid in 3 equal quarterly payments of $1,250 -
REMC
interest free.
to
REMC retains ownership of the unit until paid in full.
888777 Member is responsible for availability of LP or Natural Gas

You can also fuel source to the generator.

sign-up online at Protect your lifestyle 24/7
against power outages
www.nixle.com
Don't be
left in the
cold this
winter!

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Avoiding the energy rush Would you like to ...

Time of use matters. • Report a
power outage?
By Anne Prince
• Review your
Did you know that when you use electricity often matters as much as how much account
electricity you consume? information?
It’s no surprise that electricity use fluctuates throughout the day based on consumer
demand, and electric co-ops must be able to provide enough electricity to meet the • Pay your bill?
energy demands of their members during times of highest energy use, also known as “on-
peak hours.” Early-morning hours, when people often start their day, and evening hours, There's an
when people return to their homes after work, are common times for on-peak hours. To App
reduce peak energy demand and save money, many electric co-ops have created a time-
of-use rate program to encourage electricity use during off-peak hours––when energy is for that!
less expensive to provide. Similar to saving money by attending a matinee, you can keep
more money in your wallet simply by using electricity during an off-peak time period. SmartHub provides
Using less on-peak power means lower costs for the co-op––and ultimately, lower rates members a secure
for members. and convenient way
Electric rates based on time of use offer consumers the ability to lower their electricity to access account
costs without reducing the amount of electricity used. By performing some of your daily information on the
chores, like running the dishwasher or doing laundry during off-peak hours, you can web or with a mobile
save on your utility bill. In a similar vein, plug electronic equipment, such as computers, device. Members
printers, TVs and power tools into a power strip, then turn it off during peak hours. can view bills, make
You can also put technology to work for you. If you have a programmable thermostat, payments, enter
adjust the settings so your heating/cooling system syncs up with the off-peak rate outages and monitor
periods. Use automatic timers to run hot tubs, pool pumps, water heaters and other
appliances in the same way. usage patterns.
Saving energy can be simple. Remember, by shifting your energy use to off-peak times,
you have the power to save on your monthly energy bill. To learn more about why time
of use matters, watch a short video by visiting the following link: http://tinyurl.com/
TOUmatters.

Anne Prince writes on cooperative issues for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Va.-
based service arm of the nation’s 900-plus consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperatives.

Co-op Hotline, December 2016 - Page 5

REBATES

These deals are good
through 12/31/16

Electric Water Heaters

$50 to $400

All Electric Heat Pump and
or Dual Fuel, Central Air

$150 to $750

Geothermal Heat Pump Keith Mathews (left) and Jarred Meinders (right) present Mr. and Mrs. Munchel with a Touchstone Energy Home Medallion and Certificate.

$1,500

HVAC Systems for Munchel's Save Money with FEATURES
Traditional or Modular Energy Efficient OF A

Homes Touchstone Energy Home TOUCHSTONE
ENERGY
$300 to $1,500 Keith Mathews, General Manager of Southeastern HOME
Indiana REMC, and Jarred Meinders, CSR/Marketing
HVAC Systems for Mobile Representative, visited Brian and Elizabeth Munchel's new • Grade 1 wall insulation
Homes - Manufactured 6,000 square foot Touchstone Energy Home to present • R-42 ceiling insulation
them with a medallion and certificate on October 19, • Proper attic ventilation
Housing 2016. The Munchel's were thrilled to learn that their home • Conditioned crawlspace
scored a 38 on the HERS index, which means their home
$800 to $1,500 is 62% more energy efficient than the RESNET Reference with perimeter R-10
Home. A standard new home, not using Touchstone insulation
Electric Heating System Energy guidelines, is given a score of 100. • Double pane, low E
Checkup With all of these energy efficiencies in place, Southeastern windows min. U-Factor
Indiana REMC looks forward to following the usage on of <.30 and 18% of home's
$50 this home to see if it uses less electric than what the Raters exterior total square foot
project it will use. wall area
Professionally Installed Southeastern Indiana REMC has two other Touchstone • Insulated exterior doors
Duct Sealing Energy Homes in progress. They are in the final • High efficient electric heat
inspection and testing phases now. Hopefully, these will pump, geothermal system,
$250 to $500 score well and complement our stable of beautifully built or dual fuel heat pump
and energy efficient Touchstone Energy Homes. • Ultra energy efficient
Professionally Installed electric water heater
Attic Insulation • Externally vented exhaust
system
$250 to $500 • Recessed ICAT light
fixtures for recessed
Download the lighting if applicable
Rebate Form at:
www.seiremc.com

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AT TOUCHSTONE ENERGY CAMP Paperless
Billing
A fun, powerful, and unique camp Contest
experience designed for students entering
Don't miss your
seventh grade in 2017. final chance to win a

• horseback riding For additional Kindle Fire
• canoeing information and
• rock climbing eligibility guidelines, Sign-up for
• zip lining contact B.J. Myers at Paperless Billing
• trying out archery 800-737-4111 ext. 236
• swimming before
• learning about or by email at December 31
[email protected].
electrical safety Q1 Winner:
• bucket truck rides Applications are John Ruehl
available at either Q2 Winner:
of Southeastern IN David Dobson
REMC's office locations Q3 Winner:
George Betancourt
and online at Q4 Winner:
www.seiremc.com.
Will it be YOU?
2017
Camp dates Co-op Hotline, December 2016 - Page 7

JUNE
7-10

P.O. Box 196 PRST STD
712 South Buckeye Street U.S. POSTAGE
Osgood, IN 47037
PAID
SEYMOUR, IN
PERMIT NO. 198

Are you who we're HEAD EAST
looking for? WITH US!

Indiana's electric cooperatives want the state's best and During the seven day trip, we'll:
brightest young minds to gain a better understanding
of their government and obtain a personal appreciation • Visit historic Gettysburg
of American history during the annual Youth Tour to
Washington, D.C. • Tour the Jefferson, Martin
Join thousands of high school juniors from across Luther King Jr. and Franklin D.
the nation this June to see our nation's capital, tour Roosevelt memorials
historic monuments and meet your U.S. congressional
representatives. • Tour Arlington National
Cemetery
Indiana Youth Tour to
• Cruise the Potomac River with
other student delegations

• Meet with Indiana
congressional representatives
on Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C. • Visit the Smithsonian museums
on the National Mall

June 8-15, 2017 • Attend the National Youth Tour
Rally

Applications are available online • Explore Capitol Hill
at www.seiremc.com
• Tour the Lincoln, Korean,
Vietnam and World War II
memorials

For more information contact: • Make lifelong friends
B.J. Myers, 812-689-4111 ext. 236 • and much more

Statement of Nondiscrimination

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter
containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter by mail to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication,
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or e-mail at [email protected].