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...
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...
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...
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...
Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
You can’t see, taste or smell carbon monoxide, but it can be deadly. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a gas that is found whenever...
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...
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...
Keeping Your Pets, Energy Budget Comfortable!
Pet owners often assume their indoor pets want the same level of cooling and heating as the rest of the family. However, most dogs...
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),...
The Way of the Lotus
New protective coatings developed for power lines may guard your cell phone, too.
Imagine dropping your cell phone into a swimming pool—and then, after a...
Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1
Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
