Our Energy, Our Future,
Our Indiana
We all have an opportunity right now to make a difference in the future of our communities and our youth by communicating with our representatives in Congress about the importance of keeping our energy costs affordable.
Our country is facing an unparalleled energy crisis and lacks a national policy to handle the problems of electricity capacity, reliability and rising prices. If we, as co-op members, do not communicate with our lawmakers now about the importance of keeping electric rates affordable, some forecasts predict that we could see energy costs double in our lifetimes.
Lawmakers are placing a great deal of emphasis on finding solutions to global climate change. While it is very important to seek these solutions, it is equally critical to establish policies that will ensure there is enough electricity for a secure and affordable energy future...
The smallest segment of the electric utility industry, electric cooperatives, are experiencing the highest growth percentages. However, because of our historic service footprint, cooperatives also serve some of the nation’s poorest consumers. We are deeply concerned about the impact of rising electricity prices and additional charges for new environmental programs on these consumers.
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Brian Sparks,
CEO
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From our Board President
Prior to the July 27 Board meeting, a reception was held in honor of the 2009 UDWI Scholarship recipients and their parents. When much of the news today seems to focus on what is wrong rather than what is right and often characterizes young people as lacking in so many ways, all one needs to do is consider the achievement and potential represented by this outstanding group of students. The 2009 UDWI Scholarship awards were presented to: Orry Heffner-Clay City High School, District 1; David Gray-Eastern Greene High School, District 2; Rebecca Bayens-Bedford North Lawrence High School, District 3; Kayla Hendrix-Bloomfield High School, District 4; Elizabeth Carpenter-Linton-Stockton High School, District 5; Amy Richmond-Bloomington High School South, District 6; Michael Myers-Owen Valley High School, District 7; Rachel Mowery, White River Valley High School, District 8; and Erin Wilson-North Daviess High School, R.D. Davis Scholarship.
These individuals are to be commended for what they have accomplished and to be encouraged to achieve even more as they continue their studies and further prepare themselves for what promises to be a very bright future. They, along with the many other applicants for these scholarships, give a strong indication that the future of our communities and nation will be in very capable hands. We wish them all the very best.
James Weimer,
President
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