When Do Appliance Upgrades Make Sense?
For major appliances, comparing the EnergyGuide label is the best way to find the cost of using them. Based on the purchase price, you...
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...
Biomass Fuels Renewable Energy
This is fifth in a series on how electricity is generated. The others covered clean-coal technology, nuclear, wind power and natural gas. Watch future...
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...
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...
Don’t Get Lost in the Shuffle
Six hundred pages, plus another 1,000 of supporting documents—that’s the length of the latest proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It would amend...
Help Your Electric Co-op Keep Rates Affordable
A message for all Michigan electric co-op member-owners. . .
The fight to maintain affordable, reliable electricity continues–and you can help!
Co-op members are needed...
Cyber Security Patrols
Electric co-ops enhance efforts to protect their members’ personal data and the reliability and security of their electric distribution systems.
Your home probably has several...
Making Strides with Clean-Coal Technology
The Cooperative Research Network pursues new solutions that help Michigan electric co-ops deliver safe, reliable and affordable power to you.
Despite the recent “green” energy...
Improve Home Comfort By Choosing Materials Carefully
If you’re looking to improve your home’s comfort, consider increasing its thermal mass. Increasing thermal mass means having the house structure and interior objects...
Pizza Recipes Due by June 1
Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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