Saving Energy In The Kitchen
Most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether you are considering replacing an appliance or simply looking for ways to...
Energy Assistance Programs
Winter Protection Plan
Contact: Your Local Utility Company
The Winter Protection Plan (WPP) protects enrolled seniors and low-income customers from service shut-offs and high utility bill...
Harvesting Efficiency: Energy Efficiency Offers Rich Rewards for Farmers
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,...
Tips for Building a Strong, Efficient Home
There are new home construction methods available that are much stronger and efficient than typical insulated, wood framing. Some of these methods could more...
Keep Cool With Attic Radiant Barriers
Q. My air-conditioning costs are high,
but we still feel too warm at times. Ads for radiant barriers say they
save a lot. How do they...
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),...
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,...
New Hope for Nuclear in Small Modular Reactors
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...
Michigan Co-ops Lead The Way In Renewable Energy
Sun. Water. Wind.
Michiganders know these elements can make for a great day at the beach. Michigan’s electric cooperatives also know these raw energy sources...
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...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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