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Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

With a variety of options on the market, consumers who are shopping for a new vehicle have a lot to consider these days. Should they buy another gas-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle? Should they go fully electric? What about a hybrid?

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Getting It All Together

Getting It All Together

Are all your smart devices secure? October 2024 by Ryan Newlon, Contributing Writer October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and while we should always be vigilant of the latest cyber threats and risks, this is a great time of year to raise awareness about...

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...

Plugging Into Knowledge

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...

Keeping Cool

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...

Laying it on the Line

Laying it on the Line

Fast facts about lineworkers April 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect our homes and communities 24 hours a day. Like other first responders who keep us safe,...