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Meeker Co-op News Articles
Let’s Beat the Peak Together
As a member of Meeker Cooperative, you know how to make smart energy choices that help you save money. But did you...
Unplug With Meaningful Community Programs
Most adults have a vague memory of a time when “checking for messages” meant listening to an answering machine. We...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Maintain & Upgrade
Here’s a tip that can help you save energy year-round! Energy used for cooling and heating your home makes up the largest portion of your monthly energy bills. By combining regular equipment maintenance and upgrades with recommended insulation, air sealing and...
Home Charging Options for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) owners have multiple options for charging their vehicle at home. There are three common EV charging levels: Level One, Level Two and DC Fast Charge. Level One Charging Level One is the most basic charging level. If you choose this option, your EV...
Summer Savings Tips
Here are five savings tips for mid-summer. Summer Energy-Saving Tip #1: Replace disposable air filters regularly. We recommend every 30-60 days. If you can see dirt in a filter, it’s likely 50% clogged. Filter Replacement Summer Energy-Saving Tip #2: Game consoles,...
Are EVs Coming to Rural America?
Electric Vehicles are gaining momentum across the world, but will they be viable in a rural setting? The answer is ‘yes, someday’. We will likely see that ‘someday’ in this century, or more likely in this decade. According to a report from the Boston Consulting Group,...
Suds and Savings
Suds and Savings 10 ways to save energy in the laundry room Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion of energy consumption from major appliances, and let’s face it––laundry is no one’s favorite chore. Make the most of your laundry energy use!...
Osprey near Grey Eagle gets new nest — one that won’t catch fire
A tangle of thorns atop a power pole started sparking the last week in May. An osprey had started to build a bulky nest of branches and sticks on the pole just north of Grey Eagle, Minnesota, a small city in Todd County about 40 miles northwest of St. Cloud. When the...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Refrigerator Temperature Setting
Don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends a temperature setting of 35 to 38 degrees for the fresh food compartment and zero degrees for the freezer. Make sure the refrigerator doors are sealed airtight to maximize efficiency....
Know What’s Below: Steps for Safe Digging
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s never been a better time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Perhaps you’re making plans for a new garden or a lawn makeover. However you’re planning to revamp your backyard oasis, remember to keep safety in mind for...
Three Electrifying Kitchen Appliances to Save Time and Energy
Whether your oven and stove top are powered by gas or electricity, it’s no secret that they consume more energy than smaller countertop appliances, like slow cookers and toaster ovens. In addition to efficiency, smaller kitchen appliances can provide faster cooking...