Efficient Outdoor Lighting Tips For Better Security And Entertaining
With energy-efficient LEDs and CFLs, it is much easier to light your house effectively without driving up your electric bills. Although these bulbs, especially...
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,...
Try Zone Heating and Cooling for Home Comfort
Family members may complain that some rooms in your house are too hot or cold, but it’s likely there’s not a home in the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Making Strides with Clean-Coal Technology
The Cooperative Research Network pursues new solutions that help Michigan electric co-ops deliver safe, reliable and affordable power to you.
Despite the recent “green” energy...
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...
Tips for Building a Strong, Efficient Home
There are new home construction methods available that are much stronger and efficient than typical insulated, wood framing. Some of these methods could more...
Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1
Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
