A new rock ramp on the White River is helping to provide adequate water supply to the White River Water Treatment Plant after the failure of the Emrichsville Dam, just south of 16th Street, in fall 2018.

At its annual awards dinner on November 12, the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council (Mid-States) recognized Citizens Energy Group and one of our employees.

Several employees are building playhouses to be auctioned off to raise funds for Citizens’ Warm Heart Warm Home Foundation™.

Nearly 200 individuals attended the Warm Heart Warm Home Fundraiser and Topgolf Tournament on Wednesday, November 17.

Brett McClellan began working in the Contact Center while in high school. More than 40 years later, he remains dedicated to directly helping customers by managing energy efficiency programs.

Every other year, Citizens Energy Group publishes a Sustainability Report to highlight the many ways in which Citizens is working to make Central Indiana a better place to live, both today and in the future.

Tye Baker, New Service Specialist, was recognized as the October Wellness Champion for the many positive changes he has made to his health over the past year.

Becky Schaefer spent five years volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, a non-profit with a mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships to help youth achieve their full potential.

As a part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Citizens Energy Group honors our employee military veterans each year. 

During the mid-October Trick or Tree event in support of the 10 Thousand Trees program, Citizens Energy Group employee Tommy Roper got the opportunity to plant a tree in front of the house he grew up in.

Citizens Energy Group’s Community Volunteer Support Program recognizes employees and retirees for the time and effort they invest in the local community. Volunteers must meet certain requirements by January 15 to be eligible for a volunteer gift and/or a grant for a non-profit for which they volunteer. 

Healthcare costs continue to rise for both employers and their employees. One factor contributing to the increase is the cost of covering dependents who are not eligible for plan benefits. As part of our ongoing efforts to control these costs and to keep our enrollment records up to date, Citizens has contracted with BMI Audit Services (BMI) to perform relationship dependent verification for those enrolled in our medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.

President & CEO Jeffrey Harrison was named the 2021 Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year at the Indiana Chamber’s annual awards dinner on November 9.

The goal aligned with our employee engagement strategic pillar is to become an employer of choice in Indiana.

Employees across the Trust have recently early Yellow Belts and completed innovation projects.

While we cannot avoid winter conditions entirely, we can make an effort to minimize risks and avoid injuries by practicing the following safety guidelines from the National Safety Council.

Perhaps the most welcome strategic initiative in recent history, CSA Performance launched on October 1 and is being used by non-bargaining employees to manage performance for calendar year 2022.

The Paul Riggins Giving Tree Program is supporting Gleaners Food Bank again this year. Citizens’ Fundraising Team, which organizes the program each year, is challenging employees to raise $3,500 by December 31 through a virtual food drive.

No matter what kind of heating system you have in your home, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment. But remember, an energy efficient furnace alone will not have as big of an impact on your energy bills as using the whole-house approach. By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with recommended insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can save about 30 percent on your energy bill while reducing environmental emissions. Here are a few tips:

In this issue, we're recognizing several service anniversaries, introducing new employees, and mourning the loss of a member of the Citizens family.