CO-OP ENERGY
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...
Keeping Cool
Four ways to reduce energy bills this summer July 2024 story courtesy of Family Features With temperatures forecasted to run at least two degrees higher than historical averages across more than half the country, according to projections from AccuWeather, heat waves...
Getting the Lights Back On
Anatomy of a power outage June 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist A stray bolt of lightning connects a menacing cloud with a power pole about a mile east of your home. Your lights flicker briefly before going out. Things become eerily quiet as all your home’s...
Fish on the Barbie
We all know the benefits of cooking outdoors in the summer. It makes a fun social event, plus food cooked over an open fire is tasty and keeps heat out of the kitchen. This year, skip the steaks, burgers or chicken and try tackling fish. Few people consider doing fish because it seems so intimidating. Won’t the fish fall apart and end up on the coals? Not necessarily.
The Ins and Outs of Going Solar
Solar systems are sized, based on a home’s energy needs. The larger the system, the higher the cost. Before installing solar, make sure your home is as energy-efficient as possible. That means it will use less energy and allow you to install a smaller and less-expensive solar system.
America’s Energy Sources
As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy sector is still experiencing lingering impacts to fuel markets and sources for power generation. In the coming years, however, the industry is expected to normalize to recent trends and the pre-pandemic trajectory.
Being Wary On Rooftop Solar
Severe weather and natural disasters often result in extended power outages, leaving residents and businesses without electricity. In areas where these events occur regularly, the thought of installing solar panels may seem like an uncertain solution.
Give Your Clothes a Break
Did you know you can safely and effectively wash clothes in cold water? Yes, and doing so will keep them from shrinking and can extend their life. Many people grew up thinking you had to wash clothes in hot water to kill germs. Not anymore.
10 Ideas for Summer Energy Savings
Trim your monthly bill with these timely tips MAY 2022 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: What steps can I take this summer to keep my home cool while saving on my energy bills? A: A hot home and high energy bills can take away from summer fun. Here are 10...