CO-OP ENERGY
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...
Spring Into Action
Prep now for summer savings April 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can I prepare my home for lower energy bills this summer? A: Spring is in the air, and before you know it, summer will be here. There are many ways to prevent high summer bills...
Keeping Pace with Resistance
UVA medical researchers target narrower uses of antibiotics April 2025 story courtesy UVA Health With antibiotic resistance a continually growing problem, University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers are developing cutting-edge computer models that could give...
Plugging Into Knowledge
A guide to electric vehicle ownership August 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift as some consumers are making the switch to electric vehicles. At first glance, electric vehicles offer numerous...
A Heated Conversation
Air conditioning is a benefit of heat pump technology August 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: My heating system is 10-plus years old, and I want to switch to a heat pump. Can you help me choose...
An Intelligent Approach
Potential future uses of AI in the co-op world July 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist Unless you’ve just awakened from an incredibly long nap, you've probably been hearing plenty about artificial intelligence. Much of what you’ve heard is likely either...
Dialing It Down
Signs your HVAC system might be in trouble July 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I know if my HVAC system is malfunctioning? A: There are a few warning signs to watch out for if your heating and cooling system needs to be repaired or...
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...