Cooking accounts for 4% of total home energy use, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates, and this figure doesn’t include the energy costs associated with refrigeration, water heating and dishwashing. As households gear up for the holiday season, keep these tips in mind to control energy costs. Smart Oven Use Before the baking begins, […]
SUPERVISION IS KEY — Never leave cooking food on the stove top unattended. GET IN THE ZONE — Keep children and pets away from the cooking area. — Turn handles of pots inward but away from hot burners. — Keep the cooking area clear of anything that can burn. ROLL ‘EM UP […]
We all know that Benjamin Franklin is responsible for helping birth our nation, but you might not know that he is also one of the founding fathers of co-ops. Franklin’s exploits with electricity — a key and a kite — are legendary, but his connection to modern energy cooperatives is no less powerful. In 1730, […]
No tricks here. These tips are a real treat! Pull the plug on vampire electronics. Plug electronics like computers, TVs and gaming systems into power strips that you can switch OFF when not in use. Otherwise, they’re sucking electricity 24/7. Beware of dirty HVAC filters. Chase away the cold air and replace air filters every […]
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed one of the most catastrophic (and expensive) cybersecurity breaches to date. In May 2021, the Colonial Pipeline fell victim to a cybersecurity breach by a criminal extortion ring, which held the company’s corporate data for ransom. Here on the East Coast, we felt the effects of a gas shortage, […]