CO-OP ENERGY
Seek and Unplug
It is easy to overlook the hidden energy wasters in our homes.
Making the Most of Energy
Electrification trends benefit consumers April 2025 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist Electric cooperatives have a rich history of enhancing the quality of life for their members. Since the early 20th century, these cooperatives have provided electricity, or...
It’s March: Time to Go Green
How to use landscaping to save energy March 2025 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: How can landscaping help lower my energy bill? A: There’s a lot going on in the space around our homes. Competing factors of aesthetics, safety, energy efficiency, water...
UVA Health To Expand Care
Program serves Buckingham, Culpeper, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange counties May 2023 Ambulances will be outfitted with UVA Health’s iTREAT mobile telemedicine system. UVAHealth, community healthcare organizations and EMS agencies in seven Virginia...
Preparing For Tax Season
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
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
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
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.
Planting The Seeds Of Savings
Finding ways to use less energy can reduce costs and result in energy savings for years to come.