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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

‘Clear the Air’ for Efficient Heating, Cooling

A clogged air filter could add $82 to your annual electric bill. Checking, changing or cleaning the filter monthly saves money and extends the...

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...

A Full House Of Energy Savings

Explore this interactive infographic to learn easy ways to save energy in each room of your house.

New Touch-Control Faucets Save Water, Energy

The right kitchen faucet can have a strong impact on your water and energy savings. Today, one-handle faucets are common, as their size and shape...

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,...