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Meeker Co-op News Articles
The Power of Preparation
With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a...
Energy Savings Tip – Seal Air Leaks
An easy way to save energy is to seal air leaks and holes where plumbing pipes run through walls in your home. You can...
Avoid Distractions While Driving
Some temptations are hard to resist. While driving, we typically hear that “ding” on our phone, alerting us to a text or call coming through, and we sometimes feel the urgent need to check it. We know we shouldn’t, but we reason that we’re going to make an...
Large Appliance Energy Savings Tips
Did you know the combined use of large appliances like dishwashers, clothes dryers, and washing machines account for the largest percentage of electricity use in the average U.S. home? Take small steps to save energy when using these appliances. Only run full loads in...
VIDEO-Extreme Temperature Impacts
Here is a video that explains how higher temperatures impact your energy usage and your bill. #24-26-115
Storm Safety
Storm season is in full swing. Many summer storms have the potential to produce tornadoes––they can happen anytime, anywhere, and can bring winds over 200 miles per hour. In April, a video of NBC Washington chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer went viral. During a live...
Power Outages
We do our best to avoid them, but there’s no way around it: power outages occasionally happen. For most Meeker Cooperative members, outages are rare and only last a few hours. But when major storms, extended outages are unavoidable. So when the power goes out, how do...
Practical Electrical Safety Tips
We know the importance of practicing safety year-round. From our co-op crews to you, we recognize that everyone has a part to play in prioritizing safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, thousands of people in the U.S. are critically...
Trimming Trees Around Power Lines
We all love trees. We know everyone in our communities enjoys the beauty and shade trees provide. However, trees and power lines are a dangerous mix without regular trimming during the growing season. If you see us out in the community trimming, remember the many...
How is Power Restored?
Electricity is part of our everyday lives and we end up taking it for granted. We expect electric power to be there when we wake up to an alarm, brew our coffee, check our email, heat our water, cook our breakfast and nearly everything else we do throughout the day....
Severe Weather and Downed Power Lines
Severe weather can cause damage to power lines and utility poles. You should take caution if you come across any downed power lines. “If you see a downed power line, call 911 to report it immediately and stay away. There is no way to tell if a line is energized...