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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...

Cool Energy Bills with Metal Roofing

Asphalt shingles are still the norm in most regions, but the next roof over your head could be an energy-saving metal one made of stainless steel and painted to...

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...

Help Your Electric Co-op Keep Rates Affordable

A message for all Michigan electric co-op member-owners. . . The fight to maintain affordable, reliable electricity continues–and you can help! Co-op members are needed...

Energy Assistance Programs

Winter Protection Plan Contact: Your Local Utility Company The Winter Protection Plan (WPP) protects enrolled seniors and low-income customers from service shut-offs and high utility bill...

A Full House Of Energy Savings

Explore this interactive infographic to learn easy ways to save energy in each room of your house.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Salads With a Twist Recipes Due by March 1

Share your favorite “Salads With a Twist” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill....