Efficient Outdoor Lighting Tips For Better Security And Entertaining
With energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs, it is much easier to light your house effectively without driving up your electric bills. Although these bulbs, especially...
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...
‘Clear the Air’ for Efficient Heating, Cooling
A clogged air filter could add $82 to your annual electric bill. Checking, changing or cleaning the filter monthly saves money and extends the...
Balancing Temps in a Two-Story Home
Even with the newest heat pump systems there can still be problems keeping all the rooms in your home comfortable. Someone is always too...
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,...
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...
How To Choose Efficient Appliances
It’s never a good day when you realize you need to replace a large appliance in your home. However, when the unfortunate time comes,...
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,...
4 Steps To Easily Manage Your Energy Efficiency Project Contractor
Once you’ve hired a contractor for your energy efficiency renovation, you need to manage your contractor to ensure quality. Follow the steps below and...
Getting Comfortable With Home Energy Efficiency
Melanie wants her home to be comfortable and bright. Winter gusts send her to the thermostat to fight the chill, and in summer she...
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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