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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Balancing Temps in a Two-Story Home
Even with the newest heat pump systems there can still be problems keeping all the rooms in your home comfortable. Someone is always too...