Going Green

Reducing Energy Costs

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:06:36 +0000

As I mentioned in the last post, the goal is to reduce the amount paid for propane and electricity by 60%. Not only does this reduction put more money in our pocket, it increases the value of the home. I believe that an energy efficient home is going to become a hot issue with buyers [...]

When a Co-op Becomes a mini-Enron

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:50:01 +0000

You would think that belonging to an electric co-op would shield you from radical and unexpected bill increases at the whim of the board of directors. It is a myth. In December of last year, Beartooth Electric double the cost of electricity with no warning. They raised the meter charge, the rate, and tacked on [...]

A Continuing Story

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:45:58 +0000

Green is now a hot buzzword, but it is not a new concept. Saving energy and using renewable resources are not new concepts. The high price of energy merely raises their importance. Recycling is nothing new, we just need to practice it more often. Going green can’t be done by the government. Oil companies are [...]