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Keeping Winter Cooking Costs Down

Keeping Winter Cooking Costs Down

Simple ways to save in the kitchen January-February 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can I save in the kitchen during the most expensive time of the year? A: The holiday season brings opportunities to enjoy meals with friends and family, which...

Home Tech on a Budget

Home Tech on a Budget

When upgrading to smart technology at home, consider the purchase cost and long-term savings. For example, you may pay a little more for a product with the latest technology, but it could result in significant yearly savings over the appliance’s lifetime. Here are some smart devices that will take the work out of saving energy.

Teach Your Children Well

Teach Your Children Well

Educating kids on energy use and costs can help engage them in your family’s goal to use less electricity. They can be electric conservation champions if you ask them to help. Here are some ways you can teach kids to use less electricity.

Providing Your Own Power During an Outage

Providing Your Own Power During an Outage

With the increased intensity of storms and our reliance on electronic devices, power outages can be a bigger concern these days. Technology now gives you many choices for how to react, whether you want to make sure you’re never without power, or you’re willing to just light a candle and wait for the lights to come back on.

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

When it’s hot, and your family is hanging out more at home, energy costs may spike if you’re not careful. Make it a family affair by getting the kids involved to help conserve energy.

Shining A Light On Solar

Shining A Light On Solar

With most residential solar systems being installed and electrically interconnected with your electric provider, your local electric cooperative should top your list of project contacts when considering such a purchase.

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