CO-OP 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.
Chilling Out
Tips on how to stay cool and be eco-friendly June 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Updating your HVAC system to cool your home smartly and sustainably involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency, but can also reduce environmental impact....
Set It and Forget It
Putting your home in vacay mode June 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can I lower my electric bill when I’m gone on vacation? A: While you are off enjoying a new adventure or time away, give your home’s equipment a vacation too. As a rule, you...
Electrifying Tractors
It’s no surprise that sensitivity to fuel costs and a growing desire for energy independence are driving innovation in electric vehicles. Similarly, these factors are creating increased interest in electric farming equipment.
Preventing Costly Copper Theft
Strange things start happening when the world price of copper skyrockets to record levels like it did this year.
Is It Time For A Smart Thermostat?
Thermostats control the cooling and heating systems in the home. In the winter, they turn on the heat when the inside temperature near the thermostat drops below the setpoint, and turn it off when they sense the temperature has risen above it.
Battery Storage or Generator?
Power outages can be more than a minor nuisance. Extreme weather can knock out the electric grid for days to weeks at a time.
Planning A Remodel? Timing Is Everything
Remodeling is a great opportunity to take care of energy-efficiency improvements by adding them to your scope of work.
Learn A Lot By Watching A Line Crew
You can learn a lot about power outages and restoration by watching a utility crew at work from a safe distance. The first thing you’ll notice is the deliberate, careful pace. Team members deploy signs to alert motorists. They mark the work area with orange cones.