LEDs Advance Farm Lighting

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One of the biggest developments in lighting our homes, businesses and streets involves the use of light emitting-diodes (LED). These lightbulbs convert electricity directly...

Harvesting Efficiency: Energy Efficiency Offers Rich Rewards for Farmers

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Every dairy cow carries an energy price tag. Farmers pump water—and $2.6 billion in energy dollars—to boost crops. At the end of the day,...

Wind Talkers: The Pros and Cons of Wind Power

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This is third in a series on how electricity is generated. The first (January) was about clean-coal technology, and the second about new nuclear...

To Buy (Geothermal) Or Not To Buy?

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After many years, my geothermal system developed a freon leak in May of this year. The leak was in the worst of all places,...

Driveway Revolution

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When it comes to all-electric vehicles, choices are growing and include well-known manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Nissan and Toyota, along with a growing number...

New Hope for Nuclear in Small Modular Reactors

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This article is second in a series on how electricity is generated. The first, in January, was about clean-coal technology. Watch future issues for...

Getting Comfortable With Home Energy Efficiency

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Melanie wants her home to be comfortable and bright. Winter gusts send her to the thermostat to fight the chill, and in summer she...

Batteries ARE Included

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Electric co-ops are testing energy storage systems to better harness renewable energy. One of the main obstacles to widespread use of wind and solar power...

Challenges of ‘Greening the Future’

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Your home’s electricity comes from one of two sources: fossil fuels and renewables. Electric co-ops, public power districts, and public utility districts balance these...

‘Clear the Air’ for Efficient Heating, Cooling

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A clogged air filter could add $82 to your annual electric bill. Checking, changing or cleaning the filter monthly saves money and extends the...

Homemade Burgers Recipes Due by May 1

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Share your favorite “Homemade Burgers” recipe with us by May 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s...