Congratulations to the July 2020 Operation Round Up grant awardees! Learn more about Operation Round Up and the application process. Awardee County Award Program/Project Description Barton Volunteer Fire Department Belmont $10,000.00 Roofing Project Because He Lives Food Pantry Highland $3,000.00 Groceries Belmont Volunteer Fire Department Belmont $10,000.00 Heart Monitor Berne Township Fire Department Fairfield $6,700.00 Fire […]Read more

Christopher Morrow, Warehouse WorkerOffice Location: LancasterYears with the Co-op: 5 Hometown: LancasterFavorite vacation spot: Smoky MountainsThree words that describe me: Trustworthy, friendly, dependableFavorite restaurant: Texas RoadhouseFavorite movie: Better Off DeadWhat do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Hunting, fishing, beekeeping, making maple syrup What is a warehouse worker? A warehouseman has one main responsibility: […]Read more

Mark Stackhouse, Utility Forester Office Location: Barnesville Years with the Co-op: One Hometown: Savannah, OhioFavorite vacation spot: Badlands of South DakotaThree words that describe you: Salt of the earthFavorite restaurant: Cattlemans Restaurant in Savannah, OhioFavorite movie: The Sandlot and The Shawshank RedemptionWhat do you do in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my […]Read more

While both South Central Power and the South Central Power Company Foundation are stepping up community investments to respond to local needs in the wake of a global pandemic, a number of South Central Power employees are finding innovative ways to contribute as well. In April, after new guidance suggested that Americans should wear hard-to-find […]Read more

Congratulations to the April 2020 Operation Round Up grant awardees! Learn more about Operation Round Up and the application process. Awardee County Award Program/Project Description Amanda Township Fire Department Fairfield $3,000.00 Combination Rescue Tool American Red Cross Fairfield $2,500.00 States Armed Forces Program Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department Pike $2,298.60 Chain Saws & Portable Water Back Pack […]Read more

With food banks facing financial pressure from unprecedented need as our communities grapple with rising unemployment, South Central Power has stepped up with two major donations to some of the busiest food banks in our service territory. The food banks in Canal Winchester and Pickerington serve large populations in areas that have seen tremendous economic […]Read more

Is your business temporarily closed or offering limited service? It can be a difficult time, but you can make the most of it by finding ways to save energy and money, and improve your operations, during the downtime. Here’s some food for thought. Take comfort You can waste a lot of energy keeping empty spaces […]Read more

Coronavirus Business Loans: What You Need to Know The coronavirus outbreak has created a dire economic situation as businesses across the country have been forced to close or reduce their operations, while others have seen a significant drop in revenue. The federal government has responded with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). […]Read more

Beverly Howard, Field Service CoordinatorOffice location: HillsboroYears with the co-op: 40 Hometown: HillsboroFavorite vacation spot: Cozumel, MexicoThree words that describe you: Dependable, trustworthy, honestFavorite restaurant: Joe’s Crab ShackFavorite movie or TV show: An Officer and a GentlemanWhat do you do in your spare time? I enjoy being outside and going to my grandkids’ sporting events […]Read more

One of the many benefits of being a South Central Power employee is a great benefits package and a dedicated Human Resources team who works hard to educate employees about benefit choices during the co-op’s annual open enrollment period. As the HR team travels between offices to provide benefits updates in person, they use company-owned […]Read more