CO-OP ENERGY
Home Tech on a Budget
When upgrading to smart technology at home, consider the purchase cost and long-term savings. For example, you may pay a little more for a product with the latest technology, but it could result in significant yearly savings over the appliance’s lifetime. Here are some smart devices that will take the work out of saving 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...
Getting the Lights Back On
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...
Easy Ways to Help a Neighbor Save Energy
On National Good Neighbor Day, which is Sept. 28, or any day this month, join in the cooperative spirit and help your neighbors, friends and family save at home with these do-it-yourself, energy-saving tips.
The Wild Side Of Electric Co-ops
Animal encounters are nothing new for electric co-ops. Getting their start in the 1930s to serve rural areas that had no electricity, they’ve always been close to the land and its creatures.
Driving Toward The Future
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electric vehicle sales doubled from 2020 to 2021, reaching a record high of 608,000. By contrast, sales of internal combustion engine vehicles grew by only 3% in the same year.
Cheap May Not Be Cheap
The pressure of inflation these days is making us all wonder whether we should just buy things that are good enough, rather than looking for higher quality.
Stay Ahead of Scammers
The Better Business Bureau says it receives about 1,000 complaints of utility scams each year. Let’s look at a few common scenarios of utility scams:
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.