A Full House Of Energy Savings

Explore this interactive infographic to learn easy ways to save energy in each room of your house.

‘Smart’ Products Make Saving Energy Easier

Energy savings can be easy with some savvy shopping for power strips, thermostats and residential lighting. These are the most common products you can...

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...

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...

Batteries ARE Included

Electric co-ops are testing energy storage systems to better harness renewable energy. One of the main obstacles to widespread use of wind and solar power...

Driveway Revolution

When it comes to all-electric vehicles, choices are growing and include well-known manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Nissan and Toyota, along with a growing number...

Making Strides with Clean-Coal Technology

The Cooperative Research Network pursues new solutions that help Michigan electric co-ops deliver safe, reliable and affordable power to you. Despite the recent “green” energy...

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...

Hydropower: Time-tested Renewable Energy

This is fifth in a series on how electricity is generated. The first (January) was about coal, the second about new nuclear options (June),...

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...

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! To...