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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
5 Steps To Hiring The Right Contractor For Your Energy Efficiency Project
Renovations to your home can be the perfect time to improve your home’s energy efficiency. To make sure you get those energy savings, it’s...
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...
Cozy Bowl Recipes Due by November 1
Share your favorite “Cozy Bowl” recipe with us by November 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s...
