Balancing Temps in a Two-Story Home
Even with the newest heat pump systems there can still be problems keeping all the rooms in your home comfortable. Someone is always too...
Cool Energy Bills with Metal Roofing
Asphalt shingles are still the norm in most regions, but the next roof over your head could be an energy-saving metal one made of stainless steel and painted to...
Challenges of ‘Greening the Future’
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...
Top 10 Myths About Geothermal Heating, Cooling
(with apologies to David Letterman)
10. Geothermal heat pumps can only be installed in rural areas. About 15 years ago, the first McDonalds (at Ford...
Choosing The Right Air Conditioner For Your Home
Do you have a central air conditioner (AC) in your home that is at least 15 years old that still works but is not very...
Standing Up for Michigan’s Co-op Members
When Michigan’s electric cooperatives faced one of the most destructive ice storms in state history last March, line crews braved freezing rain, fallen trees,...
Down Home Comfort
Using the earth for heating and cooling makes sense.
There’s a movement afoot, but don’t worry—the ground isn’t shaking. It is quietly heating and cooling...
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...
4 Steps To Easily Manage Your Energy Efficiency Project Contractor
Once you’ve hired a contractor for your energy efficiency renovation, you need to manage your contractor to ensure quality. Follow the steps below and...
Michigan Legislature Approves Energy Package
By Craig Borr, CEO Michigan Electric Cooperative Association
After nearly two years of discussion, dialogue, committee hearings and, at times, frustration, the Michigan Legislature passed...
Air Fryer Favorites Recipes Due By March 1
Share your favorite “Air Fryer Favorites” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
