The Michigan State Capitol Went Geothermal—Should You?
By Larry Kaufmann, Michigan Geothermal Energy Association
The Michigan State Capitol in Lansing recently went geothermal. I was involved at the beginning of this process five years...
‘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...
New Hope for Nuclear in Small Modular Reactors
This article is second in a series on how electricity is generated. The first, in January, was about clean-coal technology. Watch future issues for...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Energy Saving Tips for Manufactured Homes
If you own a manufactured home (formerly called mobile homes), you may feel like the only option you have to make it more energy...
Shale Shock: Natural Gas May Edge Out Coal as Nation’s Primary Power Source
This is fourth in a series on how electricity is generated. The others covered clean-coal technology, nuclear and wind power. Watch future issues for...
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...
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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