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Prep Now for Summer Savings

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Q: How can I prepare my home for lower energy bills this summer? Summer is right around the corner. There are many ways to get a jump-start on preventing summertime high bills and energy waste. Add your cooling equipment to the spring-cleaning checklist. An annual tune-up by an HVAC professional should include refrigerant charge, airflow […]

Move Over to Protect Roadside Crews

A rural road stretches into the distance with a "Utility Work Ahead" sign on the right; fields, houses, and power lines are visible under a partly cloudy sky.

When lineworkers are perched in a bucket truck repairing power lines along a busy road, they have good reason to be concerned about their safety. However, most are less apprehensive about working with high voltages or falling. Their biggest worry is also the most unpredictable: a distracted driver slamming into their vehicle or a nearby […]

Hot Wires and Cold Nights: The life of a lineman

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Electric lineworkers put their pants on one leg at a time like the rest of us; they just happen to be flame-resistant jeans so the worker’s skin doesn’t melt if things go sideways with a hot wire. They like to eat dinner with their families, too, but it can come with a side of apprehension […]

Landscaping to Save Energy

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Q: How can landscaping help lower my energy bill? A: There’s a lot going on in the space around our homes. Competing factors of aesthetics, safety, energy efficiency, water conservation, and more are a lot to consider. Thoughtful planning and good design can address these factors. Carefully positioned trees can save up to 25% of a […]

Electrical Safety: Grounding 101

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Q: What is grounding, and why is it important? A: Many people believe if an electrical device is working, then it must be hooked up to a properly wired outlet. Be aware that some electronics will operate even if connected improperly, but this can severely injure the user. To ensure your hair dryer, clothes dryer, […]

Co-ops Innovate with Energy Storage Solutions

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Like every electric utility in Colorado, your local electric cooperative is managing a lot of change right now. State policies are phasing out the old workhorse of electrical generation — coal-fired power plants — and rapidly expanding wind and solar power, which have many benefits but only produce electricity when the wind blows or the […]

Data Centers; The high-tech hubs of our digital lives

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Think about how often you interact with a digital service every day, whether that’s asking Siri for directions to an appointment, taking pictures with your phone, or sitting down to stream the latest season of The Great British Baking Show. We take for granted that these services will be available when we need them. And […]

Wrap Up Your Home and Save

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DIY energy audits can help Q: How do I perform an energy audit on my home? A: An energy audit can be as easy as creating a checklist of improvements based on what you see around your home. To find opportunities to save energy and money, gather a flashlight, dust mask, tape measure, and cooking […]

Advocacy from the Ground Up

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Grassroots efforts can influence energy policies As Director of Government Relations for the Colorado Rural Electric Association, Taylor Ward keeps tabs on proposed legislation affecting the state’s electric co-ops — issues that can impact utility rates and reliability, how electricity is generated, and how utilities operate. Ward lobbies lawmakers daily on behalf of CREA’s 21 […]

Many Giving a Little Helps a Lot

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Many people giving a little to help a lot is key to the philanthropic efforts of electric cooperatives across Colorado. Each of the 22 electric co-ops in Colorado has some type of charitable giving program that best matches the geographic area and membership needs, co-op communication managers said. The founding mission of electric cooperatives was […]