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.
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:
Be prepared for ice storms and winter power outages!
During extremely cold weather, try to stay indoors. Keep any trips outside as brief as possible, and keep the following tips in mind to protect your health and safety.
Safety first: Pay attention to your surroundings
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.
Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S... especially when it's rushed. Each year, Paulding Putnam sees farmers rushing to get the job done and in turn, tangling with power lines and causing injury or outages.
Paulding Putnam urges farm workers to be aware of overhead power lines and to keep equipment and extensions far away from them.
Please keep these safety tips in mind when working:
What’s one thing that everyone dreads looking at right now?
The price tag.
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.
