CO-OP ENERGY
Keeping Pace with Resistance
UVA medical researchers target narrower uses of antibiotics April 2025 story courtesy UVA Health With antibiotic resistance a continually growing problem, University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers are developing cutting-edge computer models that could give...
Steering Toward the Future
Preparing the grid for electric vehicles September 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist Electric vehicles are more than just a trend; many see them as a shift toward a new transportation and energy use era. According to the U.S. Energy Information...
Preventing Gridlock
The difference between baseload and intermittent power August 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist It’s one of those incredibly hot days when even the air becomes unbearable. You crank up the air conditioner on the way home from work, and the first thing you...
How The Grid Keeps Reliable Power Flowing
The North American Electric Reliability Corp., known as NERC, recently graded the nation’s grid on reliability.
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.
High Tech To High Touch
Innovation isn’t happening just in computer labs or on satellites rocketing into space. Electric co-ops lead the highly technical electric utility industry in areas such as renewable energy and installation of smart meters.
Insulation Made Easy
When installed together, air sealing and insulation can save you money and make a big difference in comfort and energy use.
Cooperative Cybersecurity
As cybersecurity threats continue to grow at home and in the workplace, it’s important to know what we can do, how we can work with others, and measures we can take to reduce our risk of cyber threats.
What’s up with Electric Vehicles?
Plugging in can make sense at a time of high gas prices SEPTEMBER 2022 by Susan Gilbert, Contributing Columnist Alarming prices at the gas pump are causing more people to consider moving to all-electric vehicles. Electric companies are on board with increased use of...