Top 10 Myths About Geothermal Heating, Cooling
(with apologies to David Letterman)
10. Geothermal heat pumps can only be installed in rural areas. About 15 years ago, the first McDonalds (at Ford...
Don’t Get Lost in the Shuffle
Six hundred pages, plus another 1,000 of supporting documents—that’s the length of the latest proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It would amend...
Michigan Co-ops Lead The Way In Renewable Energy
Sun. Water. Wind.
Michiganders know these elements can make for a great day at the beach. Michigan’s electric cooperatives also know these raw energy sources...
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...
Choosing The Right Air Conditioner For Your Home
Do you have a central air conditioner (AC) in your home that is at least 15 years old that still works but is not very...
Standing Up for Michigan’s Co-op Members
When Michigan’s electric cooperatives faced one of the most destructive ice storms in state history last March, line crews braved freezing rain, fallen trees,...
Try Zone Heating and Cooling for Home Comfort
Family members may complain that some rooms in your house are too hot or cold, but it’s likely there’s not a home in the...
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...
Harvesting Efficiency: Energy Efficiency Offers Rich Rewards for Farmers
Every dairy cow carries an energy price tag. Farmers pump water—and $2.6 billion in energy dollars—to boost crops. At the end of the day,...
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...
Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1
Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
