CO-OP ENERGY
‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
Some wind energy facts and figures August 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist When Bob Dylan penned his first big hit, “Blowin’ in the Wind,” more than six decades ago, he was thinking about peace and freedom — not large turbines that generate electricity from...
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 discounts on home appliances. That’s great if you’ve considered replacing some of your home’s tired...
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...
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...
Preparing For Tax Season
Taxes can be a daunting task. Some people are so anxious that they put it off until just before the April 15 deadline.
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.