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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.

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.

Being Wary On Rooftop Solar

Being Wary On Rooftop Solar

Severe weather and natural disasters often result in extended power outages, leaving residents and businesses without electricity. In areas where these events occur regularly, the thought of installing solar panels may seem like an uncertain solution.

Give Your Clothes a Break

Give Your Clothes a Break

Did you know you can safely and effectively wash clothes in cold water? Yes, and doing so will keep them from shrinking and can extend their life. Many people grew up thinking you had to wash clothes in hot water to kill germs. Not anymore.

10 Ideas for Summer Energy Savings

10 Ideas for Summer Energy Savings

Trim your monthly bill with these timely tips MAY 2022 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: What steps can I take this summer to keep my home cool while saving on my energy bills? A: A hot home and high energy bills can take away from summer fun. Here are 10...