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...
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...
Getting Comfortable With Home Energy Efficiency
Melanie wants her home to be comfortable and bright. Winter gusts send her to the thermostat to fight the chill, and in summer she...
The Speed of Light(ing)
Co-ops help blaze trails for efficient lighting technology.
Spurred by tighter energy efficiency standards, lighting technology is leaping forward, with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) leading the...
Shale Shock: Natural Gas May Edge Out Coal as Nation’s Primary Power Source
This is fourth in a series on how electricity is generated. The others covered clean-coal technology, nuclear and wind power. Watch future issues for...
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...
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...
Tightening the net
Electric co-ops innovate to secure their members' digital data
Amidst continuing cyber threats from crafty computer hackers, electric coops are mounting sturdy defenses to safeguard their members’ digital...
Driveway Revolution
When it comes to all-electric vehicles, choices are growing and include well-known manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Nissan and Toyota, along with a growing number...
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...
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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