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...
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,...
When Do Appliance Upgrades Make Sense?
For major appliances, comparing the EnergyGuide label is the best way to find the cost of using them. Based on the purchase price, you...
The Speed of Light(ing)
Co-ops help blaze trails for efficient lighting technology.
Spurred by tighter energy efficiency standards, lighting technology is leaping forward, with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) leading the...
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 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...
Efficient Indoor Lighting for Your Home
People often wonder which type of lighting to use in their home with all the choices on the market today. It is important to...
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...
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...
Tightening the net
Electric co-ops innovate to secure their members' digital data
Amidst continuing cyber threats from crafty computer hackers, electric coops are mounting sturdy defenses to safeguard their members’ digital...
Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1
Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
