Shale Shock: Natural Gas May Edge Out Coal as Nation’s Primary Power Source
This is fourth in a series on how electricity is generated. The others covered clean-coal technology, nuclear and wind power. Watch future issues for...
Hydropower: Time-tested Renewable Energy
This is fifth in a series on how electricity is generated. The first (January) was about coal, the second about new nuclear options (June),...
Legislation Would Strengthen Tie Between Our Peninsulas
By Craig Borr, CEO at Michigan Electric Cooperative Association
The Mackinac Bridge opened to vehicle traffic between the upper and lower peninsulas nearly 60 years...
The Michigan State Capitol Went Geothermal—Should You?
By Larry Kaufmann, Michigan Geothermal Energy Association
The Michigan State Capitol in Lansing recently went geothermal. I was involved at the beginning of this process five years...
Wind Energy Is Full Of Wins For Michigan
Michigan farmers, business owners and taxpayers have a lot to gain by embracing wind energy. It offers a drought-resistant cash crop, requires very little...
Getting Comfortable With Home Energy Efficiency
Melanie wants her home to be comfortable and bright. Winter gusts send her to the thermostat to fight the chill, and in summer she...
Try Zone Heating and Cooling for Home Comfort
Family members may complain that some rooms in your house are too hot or cold, but it’s likely there’s not a home in the...
How To Choose Efficient Appliances
It’s never a good day when you realize you need to replace a large appliance in your home. However, when the unfortunate time comes,...
Valerie Brader On Michigan’s Energy Future
In the last few years, the state of Michigan has dealt with public concern over various energy issues. Cherryland Electric Cooperative recently sat down...
Clean Power Plan Update
As a result of a Feb. 9 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the State of Michigan has stopped efforts on its development of...
Pizza Recipes Due by June 1
Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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