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Planting Seeds of Safety

Planting Seeds of Safety

Protect new trees by putting them in safe places March 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist “Why can’t they just leave my trees alone?” If you’ve ever wondered that as you’ve watched a tree-trimming crew change the look of your favorite tree, you’ll find the...

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Teach Your Children Well

Teach Your Children Well

Educating kids on energy use and costs can help engage them in your family’s goal to use less electricity. They can be electric conservation champions if you ask them to help. Here are some ways you can teach kids to use less electricity.

Providing Your Own Power During an Outage

Providing Your Own Power During an Outage

With the increased intensity of storms and our reliance on electronic devices, power outages can be a bigger concern these days. Technology now gives you many choices for how to react, whether you want to make sure you’re never without power, or you’re willing to just light a candle and wait for the lights to come back on.

Shining A Light On Solar

Shining A Light On Solar

With most residential solar systems being installed and electrically interconnected with your electric provider, your local electric cooperative should top your list of project contacts when considering such a purchase.

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

Summer Heat Can Be Exhausting!

When it’s hot, and your family is hanging out more at home, energy costs may spike if you’re not careful. Make it a family affair by getting the kids involved to help conserve energy.