CO-OP ENERGY
Taking Charge
Plugging in off-peak benefits everyone August 2025 by Chris Lee, Contributing Columnist As electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, it’s increasingly important for owners to understand the impact of charging during peak demand hours and how to effectively...
Prepared for Fun
Taking the stress out of winter travel story January-February 2025 courtesy of Family Features While there’s plenty to appreciate about winter travel, including picturesque scenery and festive moments with loved ones, the season can also bring a unique set of...
Testing Your Energy IQ
Intelligent insights about buying smart appliances January-February 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist This time of year, retailers start trumpeting deep discounts on home appliances. That’s great if you’ve considered replacing some of your home’s tired...
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.
The History Of Hydro
Electricity generated from hydropower tells an interesting story about today’s energy trends that’s deeper than just water flowing over the dam.
Saving For A Rainy Day
Conserving water at home can result in several downstream benefits and savings.
New Year, Smarter Home
January 2023 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: Are smart home technologies energy efficient? Will making these technology upgrades save me money? A: You’ve probably heard the term “smart home” a lot in recent years. If you’re curious about what makes a...