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Burn Center Pioneer Dies at Age 103
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Burn Center Pioneer Dies at Age 103

John Stackhouse founded the center with electric co-ops nearly 40 years ago

Landscaping For Energy Efficiency
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Landscaping For Energy Efficiency

Stragegic placement can yield year-round benefits

Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration
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Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration

International communities are experts at doing more with less

Saving Energy After a New Baby
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Saving Energy After a New Baby

Ways to save amid the diaper changes and late-night feedings

How to Upgrade Your Home’s Lighting
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How to Upgrade Your Home’s Lighting

Switch things up with stylish, efficient lighting for your home

Guilt-Free Streaming
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Guilt-Free Streaming

The right equipment keeps the episodes rolling without breaking the bank

Warmer Weather, Time to Test!
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Warmer Weather, Time to Test!

Changing seasons means it's time to check your HVAC system

Lighter Laundry, Less Time
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Lighter Laundry, Less Time

Not all loads are created equal

7 Low-Cost Energy Tips for Renters
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7 Low-Cost Energy Tips for Renters

Tame winter chills without breaking the bank

Save Energy by Shopping Local
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Save Energy by Shopping Local

Surprising ways to limit energy use outside the home

Electricity is Increasingly the ‘Fuel’ of Choice
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Electricity is Increasingly the ‘Fuel’ of Choice

A new report projects electricity demand to surge by 2040

Co-op Tech: Life on a Microgrid
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Co-op Tech: Life on a Microgrid

A Brunswick County neighborhood has earned an innovative distinction

An Outlet for Energy Savings
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An Outlet for Energy Savings

Energy-saving wall outlets are effective and easy to install

Insulation Blankets for Water Heaters
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Insulation Blankets for Water Heaters

Is your hot water tank warm to the touch?

Electric Power is Key to the Future of a Bolivian Village
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Electric Power is Key to the Future of a Bolivian Village

NC co-op volunteers will travel to Laphía through the ‘Brighter World’ initiative