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Keeping Your House Energy Efficient

Keeping Your House Energy Efficient

Savings tips for older homes July 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I improve the efficiency of my older home while keeping its charm? A: I love old homes. The details and craftsmanship have always drawn me to them. The features of older homes...

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Tips to Beat the Energy Peak

Tips to Beat the Energy Peak

When your electric cooperative talks about “beating the peak,” it is a call to action for energy consumers to reduce their electricity use during periods of highest demand.

It’s March: Time to Go Green

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

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...

Testing Your Energy IQ

Testing Your Energy IQ

Intelligent insights about buying smart appliances January-February 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist This time of year, retailers start trumpeting deep discounts on home appliances. That’s great if you’ve considered replacing some of your home’s tired...

Keeping Winter Cooking Costs Down

Keeping Winter Cooking Costs Down

Simple ways to save in the kitchen January-February 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can I save in the kitchen during the most expensive time of the year? A: The holiday season brings opportunities to enjoy meals with friends and family, which...

Home Tech on a Budget

Home Tech on a Budget

When upgrading to smart technology at home, consider the purchase cost and long-term savings. For example, you may pay a little more for a product with the latest technology, but it could result in significant yearly savings over the appliance’s lifetime. Here are some smart devices that will take the work out of saving energy.

Opening Up the Future

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.