CO-OP ENERGY
An Energizing Comparison
Because co-ops are inherently focused on the needs of their members, they center their planning and operations around the places they operate.
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...
Don’t Sweat It
If your air conditioning unit is working overtime to keep your home cool, there are some simple tips to ensure your HVAC system runs optimally. Make sure to change the air filters and get your unit serviced
regularly. That will potentially help with the strain on your system.
Keeping Up with Current Trends
Charging is a crucial concern among new electric vehicle owners, whether plug-in hybrid or full electric. Fear of inconvenience is one of the biggest barriers to widespread adoption of electric vehicles. You might be concerned that there aren’t enough public charging stations in the area––and even if there are public charging stations nearby, do you really want to rely on them any time you need to refuel?
A Cryptic Currency
Cryptocurrency has been around less than 15 years, but if you’re not familiar with Bitcoin and other forms of digital currency, what you’re about to read will likely sound strange, but I think you’ll still find it interesting.
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
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!
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.