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Safely Providing Reliable Electricity and diversified services to the members and communities we serve. Distributing and restoring electric in our seven-county territory since 1939. Electric service SEI FIBER Providing homes and businesses with fiber-optic internet and voice services. Community Positively impacting the quality of life in southeast Indiana. Co-op News Stay informed with the latest updates from Southeastern Indiana REMC! From our REMC Connect digital magazine to the Indiana Connection magazine and monthly bill inserts, we provide important news, energy tips, and co-op updates to keep you connected. The SEI REMC PODCAST Stay in the know with the SEI REMC Podcast. From important co-op updates and helpful tips to member spotlights and local stories, our episodes are packed with information that keeps you connected. Bill Inserts Each month, our bill inserts keep you updated on programs, events, and important co-op information. Digital copies are available online for paperless billing members. Indiana Connection A statewide magazine celebrating rural and suburban Indiana life, featuring energy advice, safety tips, and co-op news that matters to you. REMC Connect Our digital magazine brings you cooperative news, energy-saving tips, community highlights, and more—all in an easy-to-read online format. 3,474 Miles of Electric Line 2,178 Miles of Fiber Line 28,512 # of Electric Services 7,644 # of Fiber Services Contact Us DO NOT REPORT OUTAGES ON THE WEBSITE! To report an emergency or outage, call our office at 812-689-4111 or report it on SmartHub. Submit Thanks for submitting! Never miss an update! Make sure your contact information is up to date. Media Contact B.J. Myers, VP of Communications and Creative Services (812) 689-4111, ext. 236 bjm@seiremc.com Ask the Co-op Do you have a question for Keith Mathews, our CEO? Submit your question to have it answered in an issue of our REMC Connect! SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION Nominate a Member to Spotlight Nominate a member you would like to see spotlighted in our REMC Connect. SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION Experiencing high energy bills? Is your home uncomfortable? Looking for ways to make your home energy efficient? ASK AN ENERGY ADVISOR Office P.O. Box 196 712 South Buckeye Street Osgood, IN 47037 Directions to Office Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT Holiday Closings Contact Info Phone: (812) 689-4111 Toll-Free: (800)-737-4111 Fax: (812) 689-6987 Email: contact_us@seiremc.com

SEI REMC THE PODCAST Deep Dive Southeastern Indiana REMC 2025 Board of Directors Election April 2025

Explore cooperative news, updates on fiber and electric services, details about programs and rebates, and so much more. REMC CONNECT FLIPBOOK Explore our digital flipbook gallery to view the latest issue of REMC Connect and enjoy in-depth articles, tips, and stories tailored for our members. Missed an issue? No problem—flip through previous months to stay up to date on co-op news, programs, and community highlights. Simply click on the gallery to get started! Ask the Co-op Have a question for Keith Mathews, our CEO? Submit your question for a chance to have it answered in the next issue of the REMC Connect! Submit your question. Nominate a Member to Spotlight Nominate a member you would like to see spotlighted in our next issue of the REMC Connect. Submit your nomination. Co-op Kitchen Have a tasty recipe you would like to share with the community? Submit your recipe. FROM THE EDITOR B.J. Myers This month, we turn our focus to powering a brighter future through sustainability, leadership, and service—three key pillars that drive our cooperative and the communities we serve. As a member-owned utility, we are committed to innovative solutions, strong leadership, and a dedication to service that ensures a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Inside this issue, you’ll find stories about the people and programs making a difference—from lineworkers who keep our lights on safely and efficiently to co-op leaders working toward a smarter, more reliable energy future. You’ll also discover practical ways to save energy and money, including information on rebates, energy monitoring tools, and how fiber technology is supporting a more resilient grid. This month also highlights the power of member engagement. With the 2025 Board of Directors Election kicking off, your participation plays a vital role in guiding the cooperative’s future. We encourage you to learn about the candidates, cast your vote, and help shape the decisions that impact us all. Be sure to watch the Meet the Candidates video event on Facebook on April 3 to stay informed. If you miss the Facebook premiere, don’t worry, the replay will be available on Facebook, YouTube, and our website. As always, we celebrate the power of community by highlighting local members, charitable projects, and the value of your voice in cooperative leadership. We hope these stories inspire you to stay engaged, make informed choices, and take part in shaping the future of your co-op. Thank you for being part of the SEI REMC family—together, we’re building a brighter tomorrow. WATT's INSIDE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT A dedicated business owner and community advocate, Tina Ellis embodies resilience, service, and the power of giving back EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Thank you to the lineworkers who power our lives - rain or shine, SEI REMC’s lineworkers work tirelessly to keep our communities powered and safe COMMUNITY CORNER From elections to Easter fun and community fundraisers, check out the events happening this month across Southeastern Indiana CEO COLUMN SEI REMC’s commitment to sustainability, leadership, and service — plus key updates on Earth Day, Lineman Appreciation Day, and the Board of Directors Election COMMUNITY & ENGAGEMENT CHARITABLE PROJECTS SEI REMC participates in South Ripley Jr. High’s ‘Real World’ Event CO-OP KITCHEN Light, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor, Angie Deutsch’s Lime Chiffon Pie is the perfect springtime treat CO-OP HAPPENINGS Meet the candidates and learn how to cast your vote in the 2025 Board of Directors Election — your voice helps shape the future of SEI REMC BEHIND THE NUMBERS As a member-owner, your vote helps shape SEI REMC’s leadership, policies, and future. Learn why participation matters in the 2025 Board Election SAVINGS SIMPLIFIED Save energy and money! Check out SEI REMC’s rebate program for heat pump water heaters and start saving today TECH TALK Learn how a home energy monitor compares to a traditional energy audit and see how real-time tracking can help you save FIBER SEI Fiber enhances reliability, improves efficiency, and supports sustainability by powering a smarter electric grid for our members MEMBER EDUCATION & INNOVATION MEMBER PERKS When storms strike, SEI REMC’s local crews respond fast to restore power, because serving our community is more than a job, it’s home ELECTRIC SEI REMC lineworkers do more than restore power, they help build a stronger, more efficient, and sustainable electric system for the future SAFETY & WELL-BEING SAFETY FIRST SEI REMC’s lineworkers face demanding conditions daily — learn how safety protocols and new technology help keep them protected on the job WELLNESS Step outside, soak up the fresh air, and discover how small changes can boost your health while saving energy this spring

What is your sixth-grader doing June 4-7? Learn about Camp Kilowatt and apply today! Students entering seventh grade in 2025 are eligible to attend and are selected by their local cooperative to participate in the four-day program. The students’ agenda combines traditional outdoor camp activities with environmental education, electrical safety practices and cooperative business education. The Camp Kilowatt program was developed by a committee of electric cooperative employees from Indiana. The camp is funded in part by Indiana’s electric cooperatives, Hoosier Energy, Wabash Valley Power, Indiana Electric Cooperatives and other industry partners. Submission Deadline: March 3, 2025 For more information about Camp Kilowatt, contact B.J. Myers at (812) 689-4111, ext. 236. Apply Now Camp Kilowatt offers a chance for kids to learn more about energy while making new friends and enjoying fun activities and games. This dynamic three-day camp includes the following activities: Electricity generation and transmission education Horseback riding Bucket truck rides Rock climbing Archery Alternative energy education Internet safety Zipline Live line safety demonstration Swimming, and much, much more Congratulations to our 2025 selected students! Khloe Miller - South Ripley (Versailles) Allie Swinney - South Ripley (Holton) Esta Taylor - Home School (Rising Sun)

Holidays Closed All Day New Year's Day January 1, 2025 Good Friday April 18, 2025 Memorial Day May 26, 2025 Independence Day July 4, 2025 Labor Day September 1, 2025 Veteran's Day November 11, 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday November 27 & 28, 2025 Christmas Holiday December 24 & 25, 2025

2025 On-Demand Annual Meeting Innovating for Tomorrow Driven by Purpose, Connected by Progress Keith Mathews CEO Meet the 2025 Director Candidates APRIL 16th - MAY 15th Director Election voting period. Cast your votes by mail or online! MAY 19th The election results will be announced live on Facebook at 6 p.m. Hello, and welcome to Southeastern Indiana REMC's 2025 On-Demand Annual Meeting. I'm Keith Mathews, CEO of your cooperative, and I'm honored to share this time with you as we reflect on our progress, our purpose, and our future. At Southeastern Indiana REMC, we are driven by our commitment to you - our members. As we look ahead, we remain focused on innovation, reliability, and the power of connection to move our Cooperative forward. This year's theme, Innovating for Tomorrow: Driven by Purpose, Connected by Progress , speaks to our unwavering dedication to safely provide you with reliable electric and fiber internet services while embracing new technologies and solutions that enhance our communities. I encourage you to explore the videos and resources available here. You'll hear about the advancements we've made, the initiatives we're working on, and the ways we're investing in a brighter future for our members. Thank you for being an essential part of our Cooperative family. Your engagement and support make everything we do possible. Click on the images to watch our on-demand videos. On behalf of the Southeastern Indiana REMC Board of Directors, leadership team, and employees, we sincerely thank you for engaging in our 2025 On-Demand Annual Meeting. Your participation strengthens our Cooperative and helps shape the future of the services we provide. We remain dedicated to innovation, connectivity, and fostering a Cooperative that meets the evolving needs of all our members. Annual Meeting Resources 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes 2024 Annual Report Director Election Information

Southeastern Indiana REMC Scholarships Southeastern Indiana 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. Are you or do you know someone who will be a graduating senior ? Apply for the Southeastern Indiana REMC scholarship ! SEIREMC awards three $500 scholarships to eligible graduating Seniors going into post-secondary education. All eligible applicants will be entered into a drawing, which will take place during the Board Meeting in April. Requirements: The parents or legal guardians of the applicant must be a member of Southeastern Indiana REMC. The applicant must be a graduating Senior. The recipient must enroll in post-secondary education as a full-time student in the fall of following graduation. Next Opportunity to Apply: January 1, 2025 Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Winners! Preston Chapman - Switzerland County High School Benjamin Vuko - Lawrenceburg High School Carson Phillips - Oldenburg Academy We are no longer accepting applications at this time. The next opportunity to apply will be January 1, 2026. 2025 REMC Scholarship Application First Name Last Name Email Street Address Street Address Line 2 City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code Country Country Phone How did you find out about us? Select an option Parent/Legal Guardian Name REMC Account Number Where do you attend high school? Where do you plan to attend college? Which days are you available? Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Submit Application Thanks for applying! We'll announce the winners in April 2025.

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ECOBEE SMART THERMOSTAT PROGRAM The smart thermostat program is free to join, and in exchange for enrolling, you'll get a free ecobee thermostat - that's a $150 savings! Earn up to $60 in incentives for participating in scheduled load shed events! Members can pick up their free ecobee smart thermostat at SEI REMC headquarters in Osgood or have the device mailed to them. Members who choose to have the ecobee device mailed to them will opt out of receiving their first month of incentive. Thank you for participating in Southeastern Indiana REMC's ecobee Smart Thermostat Program. Members can pick up their free ecobee at the REMC headquarters in Osgood or choose to have the ecobee device mailed to them. Once you receive your smart thermostat, you have 30 days to install the device. If you do not do so you will be charged the cost of the thermostat. Once the thermostat is activated you MUST complete and submit SEI REMC's Installation Verification form to be added to the program. (Click here to submit form) The thermostat will be stabilized by Southeastern Indiana REMC during peak usage periods. However, as the homeowner, you can override the stabilization at any time. You will receive notifications when peak periods are scheduled. The thermostat has an app supported by ecobee that allows you to remotely access your thermostat from anywhere at any time. Program Agreement ecobee Smart Thermostat Program Account Holder Name Account Number Service Address City State Zip Telephone Number Email Date Yes, I have high speed internet. Yes, I have read the Program Agreement and agree to the terms and conditions. No, I am not currently participating in the Generac Generator Program. Yes, my primary heat source is an electric heat pump. Gas/Propane units are not eligible to receive winter month credits. Yes, my primary cooling source is central air. Window units are not eligible to receive summer month credits. Pick up device at Southeastern Indiana REMC Headquarters 712 South Buckeye Street Osgood, IN 47042 Your device will be ready in the front office with your paperwork. Mail device SEI REMC will mail the device to your home or business. The member understands that they will opt out of receiving the first month of $10 incentive for participating in load shed events. ** Member must submit their signed Program Agreement and Installation Verification form. These forms will be mailed with the device but can also be found on this webpage to submit electronically. Submit Thanks for submitting! Once your device is installed, please click here to submit your installation form Installation Verification TO MAIL INFORMATION IN: If you would rather mail in your information, fill out the forms below and mail in to: Southeastern Indiana REMC PO Box 196 Osgood, IN 47037 Attn: B.J. Myers Program Agreement Smart Thermostat Program Installation Verification Installation Before you pick up your ecobee: Check if Your Equipment is Compatible Most customers are able to install the ecobee3 lite in 30 minutes or less. Check compatibility with your HVAC system before purchasing. This thermostat is not compatible with electric baseboard heating systems. Installation Support What's a C-Wire? A C-wire (common wire) is a low voltage power wire that many modern thermostats require for their features to work. This ecobee3 lite requires a C-wire or installation of the power extended kit (included) to work. Many older homes don't have a C-wire because mercury and battery-powered thermostats didn't require one. Therefore, it is important that you make sure that you have a C-wire and that your HVAC system is compatible with ecobee's thermostat. To determine if you have a C-wire, please consult ecobee's compatibility checker . You can also hire an HVAC contractor to help you install the C-wire and thermostat.

My Solar COMMUNITY SOLAR OFFERED TO YOU BY YOUR LOCAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Affordable, sustainable and safe supply of solar electricity is being offered in partnership with our wholesale provider, Hoosier Energy. This program will be extended on a first-come, first-served basis to all members who want to invest in, and be a part of, a cooperative solar program without having to own and maintain a rooftop solar system. You asked for it, we researched it, and we are now offering it: solar energy for your home without the hassle of ownership or maintenance! Southeastern Indiana REMC heard your request for more renewable energy. We understand that in our region, it may be hard for some of our members to do this on their own. Trees, permits, financing and roof issues may have been road blocks in the past. But not anymore. Southeastern Indiana REMC is excited to offer a community solar program called My Solar. This program allows any member to use solar energy at their home or business without installing or maintaining a private solar project. Member participants are able to share in the output from one of 10 solar arrays already located around southern Indiana. The power generated at the solar arrays is transported from the arrays, through the poles and wires Southeastern Indiana REMC has already built and maintains. Nothing new needs to be attached. You’re set! The My Solar program offers members the opportunity to purchase one share of the community solar project. One share is equivalent to the energy from one solar panel. The size of the panels varies between the 10 solar sites, but averages ~330 Watts. In one year, one share will produce ~450 – 500 kWh. Each participant is limited to 12 panels – approximately three kW. Southeastern Indiana REMC participants will have the option of either paying a fixed monthly rate or an upfront payment for participation in My Solar. Detailed information on the payment plan(s) can be obtained by clicking the button below or by calling our office at 800-737-4111. We are excited to talk to you about My Solar! The My Solar program will work for any property; home or business. Now you can support renewable energy without the hassle of ownership. Southeastern Indiana REMC is excited to offer this great opportunity that allows you to decide where your energy comes from. More Information SIGN UP - MY SOLAR AGREEMENT FIXED OPTION UP FRONT OPTION

Vegetation Management Our communities depend upon the safe, reliable and affordable delivery of electricity. One of the leading causes of interruptions to the safe flow of electricity is trees and other plants growing too high or coming too close to power lines. To safeguard the reliability of the distribution system, Southeastern Indiana REMC has implemented a vegetation management plan to control the growth of trees and other woody-stemmed vegetation around equipment and rights-of-way. The goal of this plan is to balance our society's need for reliable energy with respect for the environment while complying with all applicable laws and federal requirements. Proper selection and placement of trees minimizes the need for utility pruning Trees are responsible for nearly two-thirds of our outages each year Southeastern Indiana REMC trims trees on our electric system on a regular 5-year cycle Trees must coexist with a variety of human-made structures, both above and below ground. Most commonly they compete for space with overhead power lines, but trees also conflict with communication lines, street lighting, buildings, lines of sight, sidewalks, roads, and underground utilities. The best way to maximize the many benefits provided by trees is to plant them where they will not outgrow their space. However, trees that threaten the integrity of utility or other vital infrastructure must be pruned or removed. Stormy weather can blow tree limbs into distribution lines, causing outages, and even toppling the trunks entirely, breaking poles and creating hazards. Limbs and leaves in contact with power lines can conduct electricity, creating a potentially dangerous condition for anyone who comes near. Tree-to-line contact also contributes to what electric system professionals call "line loss." The term refers to electricity created at a generating plant that does not reach its destination, an inefficiency that increases costs for everyone. Southeastern Indiana REMC spends considerable amounts of money every year to trim trees. The REMC specifies to our contractors that all power lines should be cleared at least 20 feet on each side of the power line and 20 feet underneath the line. Experience has shown us these are the minimum distances we can trim to keep a safe, reliable flow of electricity and be cost-effective. Please contact our office if you have trees on your property that could endanger the power lines. Do not tackle this job yourself. Every year amateur tree trimmers are hurt or killed when trying to clear limbs near power lines. Call the professionals at the REMC. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Southeastern Indiana REMC partnered with the Cincinnati Zoo in 2011 to allow them to collect clippings twice a week during the months of June, July and August. These clippings are taken back to the zoo, washed and freeze-dried, to help feed the animals throughout the winter months. Helicopter Tree Trimming Highly skilled pilots use a 10-bladed saw, suspended below the helicopter, to trim limbs in right-of-way reducing the risk of injury to tree workers, as well as the time and cost associated with ground-to-sky trimming in difficult terrain and remote areas. National Wildlife Turkey Federation Southeastern Indiana REMC has partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation to plant wildflowers and grasses in our right-of-way’s when possible