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...
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...
‘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...
Electric Capacity Shortfall Projected for 2016
By Craig Borr, CEO Michigan Electric Cooperative Association
Have you ever wondered why a grocery store builds 15 check-out lanes, but only has three of...
To Buy (Geothermal) Or Not To Buy?
After many years, my geothermal system developed a freon leak in May of this year. The leak was in the worst of all places,...
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 Capitol Goes Green With Geothermal
The Michigan Capitol is going “green and clean” with a new geothermal heating and cooling system. It is projected to be the largest geothermal...
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...
‘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...
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...
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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