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Meeker Co-op News Articles
Insulate Your Water Heater for Energy Savings
Did you know insulating your electric water heater could reduce standby heat loss by 25% to 45%? This could save you...
Five Ways to Fight the Winter Chill and Save Energy
We all have our favorite season. Some people love crisp, cool weather and bundling up under a favorite blanket, while...
Three Workspace-Friendly Exercises
Does it seem impossible to squeeze exercise into your daily routine? If so, you’re not alone! However, it’s actually easier than you think. Exercise is any activity that gets your body moving, and there are several exercises you can do at work to help you get...
The Power of Preparation
With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergencies, this means having enough food, water, and supplies to last at least a few days. In honor of National...
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 also check wall-mounted cabinets for plumbing holes or air gaps in the back. Fill any holes or gaps with spray foam. Wear protective gloves and use a...
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...