Summer Energy Savings
Prevent Heat Gain From The Sun
Sun shining in through windows and doors literally warms your home like an oven. Use window coverings to keep...
Biomass Fuels Renewable Energy
This is fifth in a series on how electricity is generated. The others covered clean-coal technology, nuclear, wind power and natural gas. Watch future...
Keep Cool With Attic Radiant Barriers
Q. My air-conditioning costs are high,
but we still feel too warm at times. Ads for radiant barriers say they
save a lot. How do they...
Wind Energy Is Full Of Wins For Michigan
Michigan farmers, business owners and taxpayers have a lot to gain by embracing wind energy. It offers a drought-resistant cash crop, requires very little...
Switch Things Up With Stylish, Efficient Lighting For Your Home
Saving energy starts with choosing the correct bulb. Efficiency standards for incandescent bulbs between 40 and 100 watts, which came into effect in 2012,...
Saving Energy In The Kitchen
Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether you are considering replacing an appliance or simply looking for ways to...
The Michigan State Capitol Went Geothermal—Should You?
By Larry Kaufmann, Michigan Geothermal Energy Association
The Michigan State Capitol in Lansing recently went geothermal. I was involved at the beginning of this process five years...
Michigan Capitol Goes Green With Geothermal
The Michigan Capitol is going “green and clean” with a new geothermal heating and cooling system. It is projected to be the largest geothermal...
Energy Saving Tips for Manufactured Homes
If you own a manufactured home (formerly called mobile homes), you may feel like the only option you have to make it more energy...
Extreme Efficiency Makeover: Wrap Your Home In Savings
Extreme home makeovers can update your living space, but an energy efficiency makeover will ensure your home performs at its peak. Everything from “low-hanging...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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