CO-OP ENERGY
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...
A Consumer Guide to Stovetops
Induction cooktops are the most-efficient option at 90% energy transferred to food.
Let’s Hear It for the Little Guy
For many homeowners, a mini-split ductless heating and cooling system can be a fantastic alternative for heating and cooling.
Electrifying Tractors
It’s no surprise that sensitivity to fuel costs and a growing desire for energy independence are driving innovation in electric vehicles. Similarly, these factors are creating increased interest in electric farming equipment.
How to Set Your Thermostat
Heating and cooling account for about half the energy used in a typical home, so it’s a great place to use less energy. When used wisely, your thermostat can help reduce wasted energy.
Battery Storage or Generator?
Power outages can be more than a minor nuisance. Extreme weather can knock out the electric grid for days to weeks at a time.
Preventing Costly Copper Theft
Strange things start happening when the world price of copper skyrockets to record levels like it did this year.
Is It Time For A Smart Thermostat?
Thermostats control the cooling and heating systems in the home. In the winter, they turn on the heat when the inside temperature near the thermostat drops below the setpoint, and turn it off when they sense the temperature has risen above it.
Planning A Remodel? Timing Is Everything
Remodeling is a great opportunity to take care of energy-efficiency improvements by adding them to your scope of work.