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11/27/2025

November eSource: From My Desk

From My Desk When Every Job Is Different: SOP’s Aren’t the Answer There’s a saying in this trade: no two poles are the same. And anyone who’s spent time hanging off one knows that’s the truth. Yet, somewhere along the way, our industry started acting like it could turn linework into a factory job and pushing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as if they could make field work “one size fits all.” They can’t. And trying to make them fit is missing what makes a lineman a professional in the first place. Read More...

11/13/2025

November Insider

As we prepare for 2026, the IMEA Board of Directors and staff are excited to announce the launch of a new Safety & Training Committee, designed to support both emerging and established municipal leaders across the electric industry. Read More...

10/26/2025

October eSource: Good Enough Mindset

For most of us, we have been doing our jobs long enough to know what is the right way to do something and what falls short to “good enough.” When it comes to workplace safety, “good enough” does not cut it. When addressing hazards, having this mindset will lead to exposure to risk that will eventually result in incidents and injuries occurring. It is important to take the time not only to identify hazards but also take the proper time and energy to mitigate them. Read More...

10/19/2025

October Insider: 2025 IMEA Annual Business Meeting & Recognition Awards Banquet

Annually, the Indiana Municipal Electric Association recognizes individuals whose work has made a positive impact in both their Utility & Community. Honorees are recognized at the IMEA Annual Business Meeting Recognition Awards Banquet. Read More...

09/26/2025

September eSource: First Aid and CPR - The Chain of Survival

Mastering the chain of survival order can seem overwhelming. Indeed, when it comes to emergency response, this is often the #1 challenge people face. The chain of survival order. Many are clueless about how to navigate it. But knowing these steps separates an average bystander from a potential lifesaver. Without the proper knowledge of how to respond in an emergency, one may be unable to save a life. Folks, understanding this sequence isn’t easy. Read More...

09/18/2025

September Insider: Welcome Our Host: The City of Rising Sun & Rising Sun Utilities

The Mayor of the City of Rising Sun, City Council and City Administration are committed to serving the citizens of Rising Sun by providing services, infrastructure and amenities benefiting their residents’ quality of life. This is accomplished through the responsible management of their city’s financial and physical assets as well as the acquisition of funding and resources through regional, state and federal agencies. Read More...

08/29/2025

August eSource: Potential Hazards and Safety Procedures

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Workplace hazards are any potential dangers that could harm or injure employees or others in a work environment. These hazards can arise from various sources, including physical objects, dangerous substances, unsafe work practices, or even the design of workstations. Read More...

08/15/2025

August Insider: IMEA Plugs into Safety Awareness Our Utilities are our focus

At the Indiana Municipal Electric Association (IMEA), safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a core value. Together with our 54 member utilities across Indiana, including Henderson Municipal Light and Power, we are deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of operational safety. Read More...

07/31/2025

July eSource: Violence Prevention / Register Today! 2025 IMEA Annual Business Meeting & Vendor Expo

Decades of research, prevention, and services have provided valuable insights into various forms of violence and effective ways to prevent and respond to them. One consistent finding is the strong interconnection between different forms of violence. Read more....

07/18/2025

July Insider: Washington Light and Power: Leading with Experience, Growing with Community

At Washington Light and Power, we have a dedicated team of 18 employees, including myself, in the electric department. We are a municipally owned utility, and electricity is the only service we provide. This focus allows us to dedicate our full attention and resources to delivering safe, reliable power to our community.

06/27/2025

June eSource Newsletter: Tailgate Talks with Your Crew Improves Jobsite Safety

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On a job site, it’s tempting to immediately start a task or resolve an issue with a “get ‘er done” attitude. However, in doing so, you lose the opportunity to identify safety risks. When working as a team, you also need to discuss the risks of that job site. By discussing safety risks, you decrease the chances of someone getting injured. Read More....

06/20/2025

June Insider: IMEA Announces Opening of Permanent Training Center at St. Joseph’s College Campus

The Indiana Municipal Electric Association (IMEA) is proud to announce the opening of a permanent training center located on the campus of St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. This dedicated facility marks a significant step forward in advancing IMEA’s training programs, supporting both current needs and the long-term development of Indiana’s electric utility workforce. Read More...

05/24/2025

May eSource Newsletter: Handling, Lifting, and Ergonomics: Safety in the Workplace

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Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. Overexertion and cumulative trauma were the biggest factors in these injuries. Bending, followed by twisting and turning, were the more commonly cited movements that caused back injuries. Strains and sprains from lifting loads improperly or from carrying loads that are either too large or too heavy are common hazards associated with manually moving materials. When employees use smart lifting practices, they are less likely to suffer from back sprains, muscle pulls, wrist injuries, elbow injuries, spinal injuries and other injuries caused by lifting heavy objects. Read More....

05/09/2025

May Insider: Mother's Day Tribute to Women in Public Power

Women represent an increasing share of Indiana Municipalities and surrounding states, and not just in traditional roles of the past. As you look around your public power utilities, you’ll find women in many roles—from lineworkers to engineers to financial managers and in top leadership roles. Presently, the industry has embraced women in public power in every aspect. Read More...

04/27/2025

April eSource _ Safety Measures To Help Protect Your Municipal Employees

Indiana has amazing utility services. At any time, night or day, they can reliably access clean water, heat and electricity for all communities and places of work. But who makes sure all of that water and electricity continues to flow so it’s there when we need it? Well, there are nearly a million people working at all hours of the day to make sure these resources are always available to ourselves and our families. Read More...

04/17/2025

April Insider_ State Legislation: Nuclear Financing Bill Awaits Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s Signature

The final passage of Senate Bill 424 from Indiana’s House of Representatives last week sent a key piece of pronuclear legislation to Gov. Mike Braun for final approval. Read More..

03/28/2025

March eSource _ Arc Flash Safety

What is Arch Flash? Arc flash (often called a flashover) is a type of electrical explosion or discharge that results from a connection through air to ground or another voltage phase in an electrical system. For example, when a wire makes contact with an earthed system. Temperatures at the source of an arc flash can reach 20,000 °C — around four times the surface of the sun. Injuries can include external burns (i.e. severe burns to the skin), internal burns and intoxication from inhaling hot gasses and vaporized metal, hearing damage, eye damage and blindness from the ultraviolet light of the flash as well as many other devastating injuries. Read More...

03/13/2025

March Insider _ IMEA Board of Directors: Strategic Planning Session for the Organization's Future

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The IMEA Board of Directors convened for a strategic planning session on January 15-16, 2025, to discuss the organization's goals. The primary focus of the meeting was on developing non-dues revenue generation strategies that ensure the financial stability and long-term sustainability of the organization. Read More...

02/27/2025

February eSource _ The Art of Safety - A New Hierarchy

02/13/2025

February Insider _IMEA Apprentice Lineman Training Center

02/06/2025

APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable, March 16-18, Omni Amelia Island, Florida

The APPA CEO & Utility Managers Roundtable is an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, think strategically about the challenges facing public power and collaborate with other public power leaders to position your organization to succeed.

02/03/2025

APPA Engineering & Operations Conference 2025

Join APPA at the SAFE Credit Union Conv. Center in Sacramento, CA from March 30 – April 2! Join the national network of public power professionals focused on designing, developing, and maintaining the nation's electric system.

01/30/2025

January eSource Newsletter _ Employee-in-Charge Requirements

EICs have an important responsibility that requires a plan for success

When was the last time your organization discussed or highlighted the importance of the employee in charge (EIC)? The EIC has the responsibility to ensure job site success, so it is one of the most important job functions within your company. And because electric utility workers perform jobs with extremely high-risk hazards that require successful planning and execution, organizations must assess whether they have equipped employees with the knowledge, skills, tools, responsibility and accountability required to successfully implement EIC duties. Read More .....