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When it’s time to start decking the halls with holiday lighting, nothing can dampen your spirits like spotty illumination or dead bulbs on your light display. To remedy the situation, you start looking for new lights to make your home merry and bright. In the current lighting landscape, you can find plenty of options to suit your tastes and the effort level you want to put into ...

When you started your business, no one told you it would require the mental physique of a tightrope walker. As you cross the wire of running your business every day, you must balance a slew of projects and tasks. Energy efficiency may not hit the top of the list when reviewing monthly financials, but your building’s efficiency makes a difference in how much you spend on your en ...

When you check your energy bill after another month of replying to emails, building reports and hosting video calls with teammates, you may begin to wonder about the cost of working from home.  You’re not alone; remote workers across the country experience an increase in energy consumption when they work from home. While you no longer need to wait in line for the breakroom micr ...

When you’re trying to save on monthly expenses, you may look at your energy bill as a place to lower spending. The benefits of saving electricity on the consumer level are straightforward: Use less electricity and save on your bill.  However, you may wonder why your electric cooperative encourages you to save energy. Aren’t co-ops in the business of selling electricity? Why wou ...

Electric vehicles are becoming the "future of automobiles," as they continue to grow in popularity and importance to our transportation infrastructure.  It seems like you hear about another automobile manufacturer getting into the all-electric vehicle market quite often. Nearly 1.8 million electric vehicles were registered in the United States in 2020, five times the amount of ...

"Remember to turn your lights off when you leave the room!" You may have heard this phrase from your parents, grandparents or other adults while growing up. For many, turning off the lights when you aren't in the room was an essential task. But, does turning off your lights save energy and reduce costs on the electricity bill? Keep reading to learn more and answer the pressing ...

As the temperatures rise, you turn to your air conditioning to keep your home cool and comfortable. Turning on your home's central air to find out that it no longer works or has dramatically reduced efficiency can be a terrible feeling.  If you've had the same AC unit for a while, you may be looking for signs that indicate it is time to replace your air conditioner. It's best t ...

Home Energy Efficiency Improvements: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient As spring is in full swing, you may be thinking about renovating your home. Whether you are adding to your house or remodeling the interior, it's a great idea to make energy-efficiency improvements before taking on these projects. Improving your home’s energy efficiency may not sound as exciting as ...

After a chilly winter day, the comfort of your warm house makes you feel at home. However, if your home struggles to stay warm while your energy bills skyrocket, it may be time to get new insulation. There are several home insulation materials to choose from when deciding to upgrade your defense against the elements.  Keep reading to learn more about when you need to install ne ...

When you get your monthly electric bill after a cold snap of weather, you may wonder, "Why is my electric bill higher in the winter?" Many factors go into powering your home through the frigid months. Remember, your “spring” bills may include some use from the cold days in late winter. Some electric cooperative billing cycles may encompass the end of one month with the beginnin ...