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Signs your HVAC is in Trouble

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Q: How do I know if my HVAC system is malfunctioning? A: Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is one of the most important and expensive systems in your home. Detecting issues early can help you plan for repairs or equipment replacement. Equipment functionality issues can affect your electricity use, which may result in […]

Leading the Way

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Electric co-ops help develop the leaders of tomorrow The benefits of co-op membership flow to members of all ages, and for the youth of Colorado’s electric cooperatives, those benefits include exclusive leadership and educational opportunities. Remaining true to the cooperative principle of Concern for Community, the state’s local electric co-ops deliver on their commitment to […]

Set Your Home to Vacay Mode

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Q: How can I lower my electric bill when I’m gone on vacation? A: Just like you, the equipment in your home is hard at work getting through the daily grind. While you are off enjoying a new adventure or time away this summer, give your home’s equipment a vacation, too. Doing so can reduce […]

MAKING MONEY FROM MANURE

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Turning farm waste into renewable energy Agricultural operations at the Kraft family farms in Morgan County produce alfalfa, corn, milk, manure, and as of this spring, renewable energy. Husband and wife Chris and Mary Kraft and their son Stratton grow alfalfa and corn crops to feed some 4,500 black-and-white Holstein cattle at the family’s Quail […]

DIY Tuneup tips for cooling systems

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Q: I have my central air conditioner and furnace serviced every few years to keep them running efficiently. Is there anything I can do to the air conditioner myself on the off years to improve its efficiency? A: There are several things you can do yourself to keep a central air conditioner or heat pump […]

Celebrate Earth Day and Take Steps to Conserve

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Earth Day is April 22, a time when we celebrate this beautiful planet we are lucky to call home. During this day of appreciation, I encourage you to take action at home by making changes to conserve energy. If we all contribute, even small adjustments and changes to how much energy we use can have […]

Fast Facts About Lineworkers

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You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect our homes and communities 24/7. Like other first responders who keep us safe, lineworkers endure all kinds of weather and challenging conditions. On April 18, we celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day to honor the people who power life. Here are some […]

Electric Co-ops and First Responders: A crucial partnership for safety

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An arc of electricity flashes through the air and captures the attention of first responders as they gather to watch a power line safety demonstration put on by Morgan County Rural Electric Association linemen. Mounted on a flatbed trailer, the 7,200-volt “Hotline” demonstration was designed and built by MCREA linemen to show what happens when […]

Tips to Stay Warm and Save Energy

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Q: My winter energy bills are typically higher. Can you offer advice on how to lower bills during colder months?. A: Cold weather can increase energy use and bills since heating accounts for the highest wintertime energy consumption in most homes. The amount of energy used to heat your home depends on your equipment, how […]

First Gear Skid School

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Teaching electric co-op crews how to stay safe on the road Orange traffic cones create a figure-eight track in a parking lot at the Adams County Fairground. It appears to be a rather standard driving school setup. But a 2007 navy blue Toyota Highlander SUV with an odd contraption hooked to the bottom sits in […]