Energy Efficiency
Co-ops Can Put Savings on the MenuPublished: January 31st, 2012
FORT MYERS, Fla.— Alan Shedd stood at the front of the room wearing a chef’s hat and an apron to make a point: Restaurants are extremely energy intensive. “They use five to seven... Read more
Energy Efficiency
LEDs to Brighten N.H. Co-op StreetsPublished: January 5th, 2012
New Hampshire’s only electric cooperative has become the first utility in the Granite State to turn exclusively to LED technology for its outdoor lighting program. Officials launched a new initiative Jan... Read more
Energy Efficiency
Sewage Savings in Jackson HolePublished: December 20th, 2011
A Wyoming electric cooperative worked with leaders of a well-known resort community to help improve efficiency at a wastewater treatment plant. A series of energy-efficiency upgrades to the facility... Read more
Energy Efficiency
A Season for SavingsPublished: December 5th, 2011
The holiday season is a time for spending and giving, but some electric cooperatives are urging their consumer-members to consider energy savings. NRECA’s Cooperative Research Network is wrapping up the... Read more
Energy Efficiency
Race is On for Energy EfficiencyPublished: November 14th, 2011
Got a rival school that you just can’t beat on the football field? Challenge them to an energy-saving competition and score a victory that way. Community energy competitions are an increasingly... Read more
Energy Efficiency
How Free Pizza Can Save EnergyPublished: October 17th, 2011
Could free pizza be the secret to energy savings? When targeting college students, the answer is probably yes. Dangling a pizza party for the dorm that saves the most energy is just one way that... Read more
Energy Efficiency
The Pursuit of Energy EfficiencyPublished: October 10th, 2011
Co-ops often focus energy efficiency efforts on residential members or key accounts. But for many co-ops there’s a sector that’s a tough nut to crack, but one that’s worth the effort: commercial... Read more