GE, Montana Co-op Target Peak Usage
Published: September 30th, 2011 in: Energy ConservationA Montana co-op is teaming with General Electric Co. to determine whether several “smart” appliances cut energy costs during times of high-energy demand. Up to 150 residential members... Read more
Meter Tech Aids Co-op Member
Published: September 30th, 2011 in: Co-op NewsA co-op meter technician working on a routine call wound up making a catch that has coworkers and a consumer-member hailing him as a hero. “I don’t wear a badge or a fireman’s hat and... Read more
NRECA Seeks Grid Incentives Reform
Published: September 29th, 2011 in: FERCIt’s one thing to offer incentives for grid construction. But it’s something else to provide those incentives once the risks are mitigated, NRECA said. The association told the Federal... Read more
Home, Sweet Home at Solar Decathlon
Published: September 28th, 2011 in: R & DAt the 2011 Solar Decathlon, a lot of homes look like the Jetsons might live inside. There’s also one that looks like it came straight out of Middle America—because it did. Held every... Read more
Co-ops Concerned About FEMA Aid
Published: September 28th, 2011 in: RecoveryFederal officials say enough cash is on hand to meet disaster needs for fiscal 2011. But electric cooperative officials remain cautious, as bills pile up following a spate of... Read more
Cows, Beans Power Wisconsin Co-op
Published: September 27th, 2011 in: Renewable EnergyCows and beans? No, it’s not a new food combo. It’s shorthand for the sources—one existing, one soon to come on-line—of the methane gas that helps provide power for a Wisconsin... Read more
Co-ops Honor Aging Military Vets
Published: September 27th, 2011 in: Local InitiativesMore than a dozen Kentucky distribution cooperatives are joining their G&T to show their appreciation for the sacrifices of some of the state’s aging military veterans. East Kentucky... Read more
Co-op Members Willing to Plug in Car
Published: September 27th, 2011 in: Electric VehiclesElectric co-ops are proud to be innovators. Turns out their members are, as well. “About half of the market is pretty receptive to owning an electric vehicle, which is pretty high for a... Read more
Co-op Program Keeps Trees Clear
Published: September 26th, 2011 in: Trends, Reports & AnalysesWith a service territory in some of North Carolina’s densest forests, right of way maintenance is a top priority for Four County EMC. It could easily be a daunting task, but the co-op has... Read more
One Co-op CEO’s Pocket Solution
Published: September 26th, 2011 in: Business & FinanceCo-op executives looking for a great way to show consumer-members how their energy dollars are being spent could find some of the best examples in their pockets. That’s what Christopher Perry... Read more