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Testing Your Energy IQ

Testing Your Energy IQ

Intelligent insights about buying smart appliances January-February 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist This time of year, retailers start trumpeting deep...

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The Future Of Electricity

The Future Of Electricity

The nation’s electric grid keeps moving toward increased use of renewable energy sources.

UVA Health To Expand Care

UVA Health To Expand Care

Program serves Buckingham, Culpeper, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange counties May 2023 Ambulances will be outfitted with UVA Health’s iTREAT mobile telemedicine system. UVAHealth, community healthcare organizations and EMS agencies in seven Virginia...

Staying One Step Ahead Of Mother Nature

Staying One Step Ahead Of Mother Nature

Mother Nature tends to have a mind of her own. Utility power lines are constantly at risk from severe storms — particularly fallen and overgrown tree limbs, which can lead to power outages. It’s estimated that 50% of outages can be attributed to overgrown vegetation, which is why electric co-ops regularly trim and maintain their local systems.

Saving For A Rainy Day

Saving For A Rainy Day

Conserving water at home can result in several downstream benefits and savings.

Wired For Success

Wired For Success

A national “Most Wired” award has been earned by UVA Health for its advanced use of technology to bolster high-quality patient care.

Not Your Grandmother’s Kitchen

Not Your Grandmother’s Kitchen

Whether you’re a master chef or a culinary novice, smart appliances add convenience to any kitchen. Smart kitchen appliances can guide you step-by-step or even guide the cooking themselves.