CO-OP ENERGY
‘Blowin’ in the Wind’
Some wind energy facts and figures August 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist When Bob Dylan penned his first big hit, “Blowin’ in the Wind,” more than six decades ago, he was thinking about peace and freedom — not large turbines that generate electricity from...
Street Safety
Move over to protect roadside crews May 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist When lineworkers are perched in a bucket truck repairing power lines along a busy road, they have good reason to be concerned about their safety. Working with high voltages and falling...
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...
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...
Chilling Out
Tips on how to stay cool and be eco-friendly June 2024 story courtesy of Family Features Updating your HVAC system to cool your home smartly and sustainably involves several steps that not only improve energy efficiency, but can also reduce environmental impact....
Set It and Forget It
Putting your home in vacay mode June 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can I lower my electric bill when I’m gone on vacation? A: While you are off enjoying a new adventure or time away, give your home’s equipment a vacation too. As a rule, you...
Why Solar is Not Free
Costs are associated with capturing the sun May 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: I often hear claims you’ll never pay an electric bill again if you go solar. Is that true? A: The ability to generate renewable energy at home is an amazing thing, and...