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What is a Kilowatt Hour?

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On your monthly bills, you're charged for electricity by the kilowatt-hour (kWh). In fact, the average American household uses nearly 900 kilowatt-hours a month, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Have you ever wondered what a kilowatt-hour is and why you are charged for electricity that way? If so, we've got the answers.

Do Air-Source Heat Pumps Work in Cold Weather?

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heat pump in snow

Air-source heat pumps are being touted as the next big thing in sustainable space conditioning, and with their many benefits, it's easy to see why. Here are just a few of the advantages that air-source heat pumps have compared to conventional heating and cooling:

Bird Flu: What you need to know

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Bird Flu: What you need to know


As a community partner, your electric cooperative is committed to safety. We serve poultry farms, and many of our members raise poultry, like chickens, as well.

Call 811 BEFORE you dig to have underground utilities marked

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Call before you dig 811

We know you want that digging project off your to-do list! But whether you're a homeowner planting a tree or a contractor eager to break ground, you must first call 811 (the national-call-before-you-dig hotline) to have your property's underground utilities marked. It's the LAW...but it's also for your own safety to avoid serious injury.

Farming Safety: Look Up

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Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S... especially when it's rushed.

A closer look at the PRICE TAG

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What’s one thing that everyone dreads looking at right now?

The price tag.

What's on an Electric Power Pole?

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Next time you’re driving by an electric utility pole, take a closer look.

Solar for your home

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By Peter Niagu, Energy Advisor

Solar is a very big topic these days. And unfortunately, it is not black and white. Meaning, that solar is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. One of the most asked questions is, “will solar save me money on my electric bill?” In short, yes it will. However, you must ask yourself, at what cost, and what is the projected savings in years? Solar payback can be anywhere from less than 10 years to more than 20 years. I have been seeing about a 15–18 year payback the last couple of years. 

Buckeye Power Responds to Recent NERC and MISO Power Reliability Reports

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This article summarizes two major issues occurring in the electric utility industry in mid-2022.

Propane prices climbing, PPEC offers rebate for switching to electric

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According to various news sources, like the Wall Street Journal and NBC, propane prices are climbing due to strong overseas demand and tighter production.

“Americans who rely on propane for heating are facing the most expensive winter in years, as prices for the fuel jump to the highest since 2014,” a Sept. 15 Bloomberg news article states.

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