Challenges of ‘Greening the Future’
Your home’s electricity comes from one of two sources: fossil fuels and renewables. Electric co-ops, public power districts, and public utility districts balance these...
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
You can’t see, taste or smell carbon monoxide, but it can be deadly. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a gas that is found whenever...
Wind Talkers: The Pros and Cons of Wind Power
This is third in a series on how electricity is generated. The first (January) was about clean-coal technology, and the second about new nuclear...
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,...
New Touch-Control Faucets Save Water, Energy
The right kitchen faucet can have a strong impact on your water and energy savings.
Today, one-handle faucets are common, as their size and shape...
Geothermal Systems: The rumors of their demise are greatly exaggerated
Many of you have heard or read that the 30 percent tax credit for geothermal heat pumps expired on December 31, 2016. That is...
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...
Cyber Security Patrols
Electric co-ops enhance efforts to protect their members’ personal data and the reliability and security of their electric distribution systems.
Your home probably has several...
Keeping Your Pets, Energy Budget Comfortable!
Pet owners often assume their indoor pets want the same level of cooling and heating as the rest of the family. However, most dogs...
How To Use Ceiling Fans for Year Round Comfort, Savings
People often wonder which ceiling fans to install. There are so many models and prices, leaving some to wonder if they can help cut...
Pizza Recipes Due by June 1
Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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