CO-OP ENERGY
An Energizing Comparison
Because co-ops are inherently focused on the needs of their members, they center their planning and operations around the places they operate.
It’s March: Time to Go Green
How to use landscaping to save energy March 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can landscaping help lower my energy bill? A: There’s a lot going on in the space around our homes. Competing factors of aesthetics, safety, energy efficiency, water...
Labeling Efficiency
How to save money while staying cozy January-February 2025 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist As the days grow colder, consider ways to stay cozy while managing home energy use. One of the best ways to make your home more energy efficient is by choosing products...
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.
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.