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...
Michigan Legislature Approves Energy Package
By Craig Borr, CEO Michigan Electric Cooperative Association
After nearly two years of discussion, dialogue, committee hearings and, at times, frustration, the Michigan Legislature passed...
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...
New Touch-Control Faucets Save Water, Energy
The right kitchen faucet can have a strong impact on your water and energy savings.
Today, one-handle faucets are common, as their size and shape...
Maintain Your Home’s Heating System Efficiency
With the heating season soon upon us, make sure your heating system is running at its maximum efficiency. Doing a simple heating system tune-up...
Improve Home Comfort By Choosing Materials Carefully
If you’re looking to improve your home’s comfort, consider increasing its thermal mass. Increasing thermal mass means having the house structure and interior objects...
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...
Harvesting Efficiency: Energy Efficiency Offers Rich Rewards for Farmers
Every dairy cow carries an energy price tag. Farmers pump water—and $2.6 billion in energy dollars—to boost crops. At the end of the day,...
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...
LEDs Advance Farm Lighting
One of the biggest developments in lighting our homes, businesses and streets involves the use of light emitting-diodes (LED). These lightbulbs convert electricity directly...
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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