Electric Capacity Shortfall Projected for 2016
By Craig Borr, CEO Michigan Electric Cooperative Association
Have you ever wondered why a grocery store builds 15 check-out lanes, but only has three of...
Extreme Efficiency Makeover: Wrap Your Home In Savings
Extreme home makeovers can update your living space, but an energy efficiency makeover will ensure your home performs at its peak. Everything from “low-hanging...
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...
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...
Maintain Your Home’s Heating System Efficiency
With the heating season soon upon us, make sure your heating system is running at its maximum efficiency. Doing a simple heating system tune-up...
Switch Things Up With Stylish, Efficient Lighting For Your Home
Saving energy starts with choosing the correct bulb. Efficiency standards for incandescent bulbs between 40 and 100 watts, which came into effect in 2012,...
Michigan Capitol Goes Green With Geothermal
The Michigan Capitol is going “green and clean” with a new geothermal heating and cooling system. It is projected to be the largest geothermal...
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...
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...
Summer Energy Savings
Prevent Heat Gain From The Sun
Sun shining in through windows and doors literally warms your home like an oven. Use window coverings to keep...
Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1
Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
