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Energy charges vary between off-peak, on-peak, and critical-peak times. The Time of Use (TOU) rate incentivizes residential members to adjust their routines and shift their energy use to off-peak periods. By making simple changes to when and how you use energy, you can: lower your utility bill increase energy efficiency reduce your carbon footprint Time of Use Rate Sign up today and start saving! Member Consent Form Off-Peak On-Peak Critical Peak Rate Applies: March - May September - November Hours: All hours that do not fall into the On-Peak or Critical Peak categories Rate Applies: Weekdays June - August December - February Hours: June - August 4 - 8 p.m. December - February 7 - 10 a.m. & 6 - 9 p.m. Rate Applies: During On-Peak hours determined by the power supplier during load controls HOW IT WORKS: Electricity costs less during periods of low demand (off-peak hours). By shifting your energy usage, you can significantly reduce your energy bill. Implementing these tips can help you reduce your energy consumption, lower your utility bills, and contribute to a more sustainable environment: Postpone doing your laundry until the evening, and wash clothes in cold water Run your dishwasher in the evening Schedule heating and cooling to run during off-peak times Use energy-efficient appliances Use LED bulbs Charge your electric vehicle overnight BENEFITS: SAVE MONEY Lower rates during off-peak hours mean lower bills. ECO-FRIENDLY Reduce your strain on the grid and help the environment. SMART Use energy when it's most cost-effective.

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

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

Rural Energy Audit Southeastern Indiana REMC and Hoosier Energy have teamed up to offer your farm or rural business the opportunity to take part in a shared cost American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Level II Energy Audit. Certified energy auditors will review your operation’s energy consumption, facilities equipment and run-times in an on-site visit to determine opportunities for bottom line energy savings. Learn More ! What is an Energy Audit? An energy audit is a detailed look at the equipment using energy at a property and how much energy is being consumed by each annually. Why should you have an Energy Audit? Energy audits help determine where improvements should be made for the best return on investment at your operation. Energy audits can help you find potential incentives (rebates, USDA grants, etc.) that may be available for the various types of improvements. At the end of the day audits assist in finding ways to save energy and money, improving your bottom line. Is an Energy Audit right for me? Many people find great value in an energy audit. If you are not sure, please call your local electric cooperative to discuss the specifics to your operation. Cooperative staff will help determine if an energy audit is right for you and will help you meet your energy consumption goals. How much will an Energy Audit cost? A USDA grant will pay 75% of audit cost. These costs vary depending on the type of facility, size, etc. The average total cost of an energy audit ranges between $2,000-$6,000. You will be responsible for 25% of the total audit costs. This cost share model provides opportunity for greater scope and potential savings in the energy audit process. What should I do if I am interest? Your electric cooperative can help provide you with historical electric energy use data for the last 2-3 years. You will also need to collect additional energy consumption information such as LP or natural gas. An energy advisor will need to walk around your site and discuss your operations, equipment run times, etc. This site visit will take approximately between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on site. When will I receive my results report? Reports are completed within 30 days of the site visit, unless we are missing information that is vital to the completion of the report. We will keep you informed all along the way and reach out to you should additional information be needed to complete your energy audit. Contact Blake Kleaving Call Office : (812) 876 - 0389 Cell : (812) 608 - 1504 Email bkleaving@hepn.com

Connect to Save Earn incentives for using less energy during peak hours Do you currently own or plan on purchasing a smart thermostat or electric vehicle charger? If so, we encourage you to enroll in Connect to Save, a pilot for Southeastern Indiana REMC’s electric residential members. Connect to Save rewards you for allowing us to adjust your thermostat or EV charger's energy use during certain peak periods. Upon enrollment approval, you’ll receive an initial incentive of $75 per device enrolled. Each year after that, you will receive an additional $25 per enrolled device.* Apply Now! What is Connect to Save? When temperatures soar or plummet, home heating and cooling use also increases, creating an “energy rush hour.” Electric cooperatives such as Southeastern Indiana REMC request more generation to meet the higher demand, which in turn drives up power costs. By lowering energy use throughout our system during times of peak demand, we can lower our power costs. Because electric cooperatives are not-for-profit, those savings are then passed on to you. Together, we can work to lower costs. A smart thermostat can help you use less energy during rush hour by cooling or heating your home ahead of time. Adjusting the temperature a few degrees thereafter is all it takes to help keep power costs down. Eligible Devices Smart Thermostats Your thermostat will adjust the temperature to balance energy savings. If you wish not to participate, you can always choose to change the temperature on your thermostat and opt out of that particular event. How does it work ? For starters, you must connect your enrolled device to Wi-Fi and enroll in Connect to Save. During times of high electricity demand or “peak energy use” when air conditioners or heaters kick into high gear, you will be notified via email, and your enrolled device will respond accordingly to reduce consumption. EV Chargers EV chargers will respond the same way by reducing the amount of energy used to charge. This may be accomplished by slowing the charge rate or shifting the charging window to a time when energy use is low. More Information Frequently Asked Questions | Terms and Conditions | Contact Us

Great, you have installed your ecobee3 lite and are ready to begin the ecobee Smart Thermostat Program! Please fill out the form below and submit to complete your enrollment process for the program. ecobee Smart Thermostat Program Installation Verification Account Holder Name Account Number Service Address City State Zip Did a contractor install your equipment? Yes No If Yes: Name of Contractor Contractor Contact Info: Contractor Address City State Zip Phone Email Address Website Primary Heat Source Backup Heating System? In order to participate in the winter control periods, your primary heat source must be an electric heat pump. Primary Cooling Source In order to participate in the summer control periods, your cooling source must be central air. Device Serial (ESN) Number Signature Printed Name Date Submitting this form will complete your enrollment in the ecobee Smart Thermostat Program. Submit Thanks for submitting!

Southeastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation ecobee Residential Smart Thermostat Program Agreement Thank you for your interest in the Southeastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation’s (“Cooperative”) Residential Smart Thermostat Program (“Program”), a service offered in partnership with ecobee, Ltd (“ecobee”), to help reduce the Cooperative’s kilowatt demand during critical periods (“Event”). The Program allows you to participate in a program for residential customers offered by the Cooperative using an ecobee3 lite* thermostat (“thermostat”). As part of the Program, customers will receive a personally optimized curtailment adjustment to the thermostat to reduce demand on the electric grid. With eco+ enabled, the temperature adjustment is an optimization algorithm that will be tailored to the customer’s savings preferences. An optimization algorithm is unique to each customer and is a combination of input from the customer (dictated by the comfort preference scale in the eco+ set up), thermodynamics of the home, performance of the HVAC system, Event length, pre-cool or pre-heat setting and occupancy patterns. At any time, the customer may opt out of an Event or override this automatic change simply by adjusting the thermostat to a different temperature or using the ecobee mobile application. Eligibility Requirements The Program is available to Cooperative residential electric members who meet certain eligibility requirements. In order to participate, you must: (a) be a Cooperative residential electric service active account holder; (b) have a reliable high-speed internet service at the Cooperative electric service address; (c) have an active ecobee account linked to your ecobee thermostat; and (d) agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. In addition, the Program is offered by the Cooperative for the summer season (June, July and August) and winter season (December, January and February), and requires an installed operable ecobee thermostat. During the summer season the ecobee thermostat must be controlling an air conditioning unit, and during the winter season the ecobee thermostat must be controlling a heat pump, both at your Cooperative service address. Incentive(s) During the Program, Cooperative account holders participating in the Program are eligible to receive an ecobee3 lite* thermostat at no additional cost (“Incentive”) for enrolling and continued enrollment in the Program for at least two (2) years. The Cooperative will provide a $10 incentive for each of the summer months (June, July, August) and winter months (December, January, February) for participation in load shed events. The Cooperative may choose to develop and implement other incentive offers related to thermostat operation. If the Cooperative develops additional incentives, the account holder is eligible to participate in these future offers. The Cooperative will contact the account holder in the event additional offers become available. The Incentives are provided solely by the Cooperative. ecobee bears no responsibility for the Incentives. The Cooperative reserves the right to seek further information to verify your eligibility for the Incentives. If you opt out of a load shed event, you will not receive the incentive. Consistently opting out of load shed events within the first 2 years will result in termination from the program and you will be charged the cost of the ecobee device. * If you are currently enrolled in the Generac Generator Program you are ineligible for the ecobee Smart Thermostat Program. Agreement By submitting this Agreement, you agree that: ecobee may share certain information (including, but not limited to, your name, email address, service address, Cooperative account number, ecobee thermostat serial number, activation date, ecobee account status, operational data such as temperature set point, fan status, heating or cooling mode, compressor and fan runtimes, and opt-in or opt-out status) with the Cooperative and its third party program implementers, contractors, and/or agents to verify that you are eligible to participate in the Program, to implement the Program, and to evaluate the comprehensive energy impact of the ecobee thermostat. In addition, ecobee may share with the Cooperative your decision to opt out of Program or your deletion of your ecobee account, each of which will automatically result in the termination of your enrollment in Program. Member agrees to maintain network connectivity to the thermostat through Member’s high-speed internet service, and agrees, to the extent practical, to keep network connection in operating condition. Member agrees to be contacted by e-mail, text, mail, or telephone if, for any reason, Cooperative needs to verify connectivity, or member status. Member agrees to allow Cooperative employees or its contractors access to the participating thermostat installation. The information you have provided as part of this Agreement is truthful and you meet the minimum eligibility requirements. ecobee or the Cooperative may terminate this Agreement and not enroll you, or terminate your enrollment in the Program if you are not truthful in the information you submit as part of this Agreement, if you do not satisfy eligibility requirements, or for any other reason. You are using Program on a voluntary basis. You agree to participate in the Program in accordance with the ecobee Terms of Service, privacy policies and other policies on ecobee’s website (www.ecobee.com/legal/use/) and applicable laws and regulations. You release and hold harmless ecobee and the Cooperative from any liability, claim, demand, cause of action, damage or expense resulting from your participation in the Program. This Agreement is effective upon your submitting this Agreement and will continue until you, the Cooperative or ecobee cancels your participation. * ecobee thermostat model may change at the discretion of the Cooperative. Member Name Account Number Member Signature Date Submit Thank you for submitting your Program Agreement! v.2021-10

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.

Beat the Peak Notifications Please indicate below the method(s) you want Southeastern Indiana REMC to use to notify you when we issue a "Beat the Peak" alert. I would like to volunteer to participate in the Beat the Peak program and understand that by clicking "SUBMIT" that I am authorizing the REMC to notify me by the method(s) indicated above when it is time to request my assistance to "Beat the Peak". Submit Thanks for submitting!

SMART THERMOSTATS On the hottest and coldest days of the year, members tend to use more energy. By joining the Smart Thermostat Program, you can help reduce energy during periods of high demand. You will also help preserve natural resources, delay the need for more power plants, and keep energy costs lower for everyone. By using smart thermostat technology, we can automatically shift your energy use while still keeping your home comfortable. (Thermostat may be changed by the homeowner at any time) Explore our Smart Thermostat Programs ECOBEE SMART THERMOSTAT PROGRAM CONNECT TO SAVE

Beat The Peak Program Beat the Peak is a voluntary program of Southeastern Indiana REMC designed to encourage members to reduce their energy usage during peak demand periods. You will not see a credit on your bill for conserving energy nor will you be charged more for power if you do not conserve. This is a voluntary program, which benefits all Co-op members. Currently, 66% of the REMCs operating cost is for the wholesale power we purchase from Hoosier Energy. If we all work together to help reduce the demand during peak times, we can reduce the REMC's power costs. Because Southeastern Indiana REMC is a not-for-profit utility, those savings are passed on to you in the form of affordable rates. Peak demand periods occur when the demand for electricity is the highest - weekdays June-August, 4-7 p.m. and December-February, 7-10 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. During these peak periods, the co-op is charged a higher cost from our power supplier, Hoosier Energy. If we can all work together to reduce the demand, we can reduce the REMC's power costs and minimize increases you may receive on your bill. How the Beat the Peak Program works: Members - Text #BeatThePeak to 22300 to opt-in to receive text only alerts or receive notifications via phone, email, and text . SEIREMC - Send BEAT THE PEAK ALERT to notify members of the date and time of the anticipated peak period. Members - Reduce energy consumption during peak period.

Patronage Capital Patronage Capital refunds (or also known as capital credits) are retained margins left over at the end of a year at a not-for-profit electric cooperative. Capital credits represent the most significant source of equity for Southeastern Indiana REMC. Since a cooperative’s “shareholders” are also the people the co-op serves, capital credits reflect each member’s ownership in the cooperative. This differs from dividends that investor-owned utilities pay shareholders, who may or may not be customers of the utility. The information contained in this website listing is for general information purposes only. The list of names is provided by “Southeastern Indiana REMC”. Although we will strive to keep the names up-to-date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability with respect to the list of names provided on this website. Forms: Individual Claim Form | Business HOW MUCH PATRONAGE (CAPITAL CREDITS) IS BEING REFUNDED IN 2022? Your Board approved refunding capital credits for the years 1999, and part of 2020. The total amount of patronage to be refunded is $1,514,590.85. We typically only refund around 74% of this amount or about $1,120,797.23 due to not having a valid address for some former members. WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM? Member-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities like Southeastern Indiana REMC set rates to generate enough money to pay operating costs, make payments on any loans, and provide an emergency reserve. At the end of each calendar year, we subtract operating expenses from the total amount of money collected during the year. The balance is called a margin. HOW ARE MARGINS ALLOCATED? Margins are allocated to members as capital credits based on their purchases from the cooperative – how much power the member used. Member purchases may also be called patronage. WHY DOES MY COOPERATIVE REFUND CAPITAL CREDITS? Doing so follows one of our seven cooperative principles – Members’ Economic Participation – through rotation of capital. Capital rotation/refund, when determined feasible by the Board, is also required to meet IRS requirements to maintain our 501 C12 tax status. Capital rotation/refund is also used as a tool to target our optimum equity range, which falls between 40% to 60%. If cash is available and equity is on the high end of the range, a capital credit refund to members is an appropriate consideration of our Board in controlling our system equity. ARE CAPITAL CREDITS REFUNDED EVERY YEAR? Each year, the Southeastern Indiana REMC Board of Directors decides whether to refund capital credits based on the financial health of the cooperative. During some years, the co-op may experience extreme weather patterns which significantly affects kWh sales and margins, high growth in the number of new accounts added, maintaining an optimal equity level, rate inadequacy due to inflated costs since the last rate revision, or severe storms may result in the need to spend additional funds to repair lines and restore electric service. These events might lower cash and member equity, causing the board to defer any capital credit refund. For this reason, Southeastern Indiana REMC’s ability to return margins to members in the form of capital credits reflects your cooperative’s strength and financial stability. DO I LOSE MY CAPITAL CREDITS IN THE YEARS THE CO-OP DECIDES NOT TO MAKE REFUNDS? No. All capital credits from every year members have been served by Southeastern Indiana REMC are maintained until such time as the board refunds them. Prior to this year, Southeastern Indiana REMC refunded all capital credits through 1998 and parts of 2017-2019. HOW MUCH HAS SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA REMC PAID IN TOTAL CAPITAL CREDIT REFUNDS SINCE IT BEGAN IN 1939? Southeastern Indiana REMC has paid $30,418,955.23 in capital credit refunds to current and former members to date. HOW OFTEN DO MEMBERS RECEIVE CAPITAL CREDITS? The Southeastern Indiana REMC Board of Directors decides each year whether to refund capital credits. When the cooperative is strong enough financially and the member equity levels are high enough, the board directs staff to refund some portion of past years’ capital credits. HOW WILL REFUNDS BE ISSUED? Members currently receiving electric service will see the refund as a separate line item on their electric bill in March. Inactive members (with capital credits due) will receive a capital credit check. Due to the expense involved in processing printed checks, the minimum capital credit check that will be written will be $5. WHAT IF I HAVE MOVED? If you move or no longer have electric service with Southeastern Indiana REMC it is important to keep your address current, so future disbursements can be properly mailed. Capital credits are reserved for members even if they move out of the Southeastern Indiana REMC service area. Southeastern Indiana REMC will make a diligent effort to send a check to a valid address by mail. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL GET REFUNDS? Roughly 21,850 currently active members will receive a bill credit on their primary electric account and another 8,550 active members (i.e. Beneficiaries) will receive a check from Southeastern Indiana REMC. More Information We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and thank you for being a member. If you have additional questions about capital credits, please call (812) 689-4111.