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10 Electrical Safety Tips For Kids

When children are old enough to understand rules, then it’s a good idea to have house rules around electrical safety. Make sure that an...

I Am Only Planting A Bush, Do I Really Need To Call 811 First?

Did you know that many utilities are buried just a few inches below ground? You can easily hit a line when digging for simple...

Guns & Power Lines: Tips To Stay Safe

Shooting guns near power and transmission facilities (including wires, poles and insulators) is dangerous to you and jeopardizes everyone’s power. Here are tips to...

How To Prevent Electric Shock Drowning

Each year, 3,800 people in the U.S. die from drowning. Electric shock drowning occurs when an electric current escapes boats, docks, and lights near marinas, shocking...

Staying Safe In A Car Accident With A Utility Pole

Winter wonderlands are beautiful, but they can be a driving nightmare. Snow, slush, ice and wind make driving more stressful and hazardous. If you...

6 Tips For Safe Holiday Decorating

Before you hang it, inspect it Carefully inspect all electrical decorations before you use them. Cracked or damaged sockets and/or loose or exposed wires can...

Plant the right tree in the right place

  Before you plant a tree, look up and look out. Use this handy infographic to guide your planting decisions.  

Can I Streamline My Passwords?

Ah, passwords—the internet’s most helpful headache.No matter how much you want to protect your data, it can be tempting to simplify your ever-growing password...

Tree Planting Mistakes That Cause Hazards In The Long Run

Trees beautify our neighborhoods, and when planted in the right spot, can even help lower energy bills. But the wrong tree in the wrong...

Check Your Boat, Dock, and the Neighbor’s, Too

Almost one-half of Michigan is comprised of water, so its easy to see why Michigan boasts a thriving recreational industry and leads the nation...

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! To...