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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...

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An Upgrade Courtesy of Uncle Sam

An Upgrade Courtesy of Uncle Sam

Federal tax credits, incentives and rebates for home improvements September 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How do I use federal tax credits and rebates to upgrade my home? A: Tax credits and...

Steering Toward the Future

Steering Toward the Future

Preparing the grid for electric vehicles  September 2024 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist Electric vehicles are more than just a trend; many see them as a shift toward a new transportation and energy use era. According to the U.S. Energy Information...

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.

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.

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.