CO-OP ENERGY
Keeping Your House Energy Efficient
Savings tips for older homes July 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I improve the efficiency of my older home while keeping its charm? A: I love old homes. The details and craftsmanship have always drawn me to them. The features of older homes...
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.
Opening Up the Future
Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders. Young people aspiring to become prominent business professionals can now get a head start on the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful entrepreneurs before they leave high school.
Easy Behavior Changes That Save Energy
While you don’t have control over the cost of energy, you can control how much energy you use.
Don’t Watch Your Money Go Down the Drain
Imagine this scenario: You wake up in the morning, determined to make today a good day. You spring out of bed, head to the bathroom, turn on the shower, step inside and get an ice-cold eye-opener — your water heater isn’t working.
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.
Planting The Seeds Of Savings
Finding ways to use less energy can reduce costs and result in energy savings for years to come.
The History Of Hydro
Electricity generated from hydropower tells an interesting story about today’s energy trends that’s deeper than just water flowing over the dam.
Saving For A Rainy Day
Conserving water at home can result in several downstream benefits and savings.