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...
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...
Battery Boom for Power Storage
If your smartphone battery has become a large share of your daily thoughts, just wait because the battery market is booming.
Hot Water and Cool Bills
Few people intentionally take a cold shower, but, if your water heater suddenly quits working, that might be your only option
Five Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector
There’s nothing wrong with buying an inefficient home, but you will want to know what you’re getting into and that you can afford the energy costs once you get the keys
Smart Meters Improve Electric Service
Digital smart meters make up more than half the electric meters in the country, and electric cooperatives are leading the way.
Over Head or Below Ground
May 2021When a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster causes a widespread power outage, people often question the wisdom of above-ground power lines. The debate over power line placement comes with lists of pros and cons. But one of those cons tends to drown...