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...

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...

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...

Cyber Security Patrols

Electric co-ops enhance efforts to protect their members’ personal data and the reliability and security of their electric distribution systems. Your home probably has several...

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

You can’t see, taste or smell carbon monoxide, but it can be deadly. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a gas that is found whenever...

Hydropower: Time-tested Renewable Energy

This is fifth in a series on how electricity is generated. The first (January) was about coal, the second about new nuclear options (June),...

Extreme Efficiency Makeover: Wrap Your Home In Savings

Extreme home makeovers can update your living space, but an energy efficiency makeover will ensure your home performs at its peak. Everything from “low-hanging...

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...

Summer Energy Savings

Prevent Heat Gain From The Sun Sun shining in through windows and doors literally warms your home like an oven. Use window coverings to keep...

Down Home Comfort

Using the earth for heating and cooling makes sense. There’s a movement afoot, but don’t worry—the ground isn’t shaking. It is quietly heating and cooling...

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! To...