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The Rising Cost of Power

February 21st, 2012

Thirty-five years ago, disco was king, personal computers were born and Americans needed more electricity. To meet this demand, not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric utilities—in partnership with their wholesale power suppliers—built or invested in power plants, mostly coal or nuclear. Unfortunately, many of these…

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Leaders of Tomorrow

February 7th, 2012

Whoever coined the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” must have been talking about a public electric utility. Nowhere is that phrase more appropriate than in how local utilities participate in educating young people in the communities they serve…

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Nothing Says Love Like Chocolate and Cherries

January 26th, 2012

Savor the pleasure on Valentine’s Day with recipes that are sure to please. From updated classics to a gluten-free delight, these delicious creations are the perfect choice for your Valentine. There is no denying that when love is the secret ingredient, your…

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Avoid Air Invasions

December 21st, 2011

We all know the symptoms of a house that is leaking air. Drafty halls in winter lead to rooms that suffocate in summer. Then there is the most uncomfortable pain of all: high electric bills. Talk to an energy-efficiency expert from your…

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2012 is the Year of the Co-op

December 21st, 2011

Is it possible to change the way people eat a fruit? Could cheese unite communities? Can electricity transform the future of a country? It’s possible—with a little cooperation. The United Nations General Assembly designated 2012 as International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2012),…

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