Energy - Cooperative Living

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Preparing for a Bright Future

Energy innovation creates new career opportunities October 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You may never have heard of an energy storage specialist or a smart grid engineer, but you’ll want to know that some brilliant people are currently serving in those...

Getting the Lights Back On

Smart Connect

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

Cutting Edge

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....

Preparing For Tax Season

Closer Look

Taxes can be a daunting task. Some people are so anxious that they put it off until just before the April 15 deadline.

Easy Behavior Changes That Save Energy

Energy Sense

While you don’t have control over the cost of energy, you can control how much energy you use.

Don’t Watch Your Money Go Down the Drain

Smart Connect

Imagine this scenario: You wake up in the morning, determined to make today a good day. You spring out of bed, head to the bathroom, turn on the shower, step inside and get an ice-cold eye-opener — your water heater isn’t working.

Staying One Step Ahead Of Mother Nature

Cutting Edge

Mother Nature tends to have a mind of her own. Utility power lines are constantly at risk from severe storms — particularly fallen and overgrown tree limbs, which can lead to power outages. It’s estimated that 50% of outages can be attributed to overgrown vegetation, which is why electric co-ops regularly trim and maintain their local systems.