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Battery-powered versus plug-in hybrid

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Posted on Sep 30, 2024 in Energy

Electric vehicles continue to be a hot topic in the energy and environmental fields. However, throwing electric vehicles under one umbrella is not entirely accurate. Let’s look at the different types of electric vehicles available on the market. BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES What most people mean when they say “electric vehicle” is a fully battery-powered EV… Continue reading.

Powering through outages

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Posted on Aug 30, 2024 in Energy

A flickering light during a thunderstorm may be the first time people think about their electric service. Fortunately, that flickering light can be a sign that the energy grid is performing as designed — minimizing service disruption to families and businesses. Few people think about electricity until an outage occurs. Fortunately, many people at your… Continue reading.

What is a kilowatt-hour?

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Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in Energy

BY BRIAN REYNOLDS One of the keys to understanding the utility industry or your utility bill is understanding the terminology. A common term is kilowatt-hour, the standard billing unit for electrical energy, abbreviated as kWh. It is worth noting that a kilowatt is a unit of power, while a kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy…. Continue reading.

What is a kilowatt?

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Posted on Jun 24, 2024 in Energy

By Rob Powell Energy providers and electric bills often reference kilowatts and the cost per kilowatt hour used. While those terms might be familiar, you might occasionally wonder just what is a kilowatt? The first and perhaps most obvious thing to know is that a kilowatt is a metric unit of power used to measure… Continue reading.

Technical knowledge

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Posted on May 24, 2024 in Energy

By Steve Hite Your ability to save money on energy costs could be as easy as touching a screen. These days, there’s no shortage of new technology to try or upgrades available to convince you that now’s the time for the next smartphone or watch upgrade. Yet advancing technology also offers you, families, and even… Continue reading.

Connecting with your home circuit breaker panel

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Posted on May 08, 2024 in Energy

By Matt Strahl An unexpected power outage likely makes you fly to a far-flung region in your home — your circuit breaker box. Many home circuit breaker boxes can be found in areas such as garages and basements. They are the electrical nerve center of your home; they control the flow of electricity throughout your… Continue reading.

Purdue University’s Industrial Assessment Center helps small and medium businesses improve efficiency

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Posted on Mar 25, 2024 in Energy

By David Toll When it comes to energy efficiency, the more you know, the better. The Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) at Purdue University in Indianapolis is doing its part to make businesses more knowledgeable. As one of just 37 IACs on college campuses nationwide and the only one in Indiana, the Department of Energy-funded center… Continue reading.

See the clear perspective on windows

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Posted on Feb 23, 2024 in Energy

By Jake Eslinger Many people grumble in the winter that their windows make frigid frozen air feel at home in their house. Some may think that replacements are the answer to energy savings. Yet it’s important to see the complete picture. The moving truth In most circumstances, upgrading windows will not automatically rush in energy cost… Continue reading.

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Shining light on backup power

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Posted on Dec 22, 2023 in Energy

Many homeowners have considered adding battery storage or a backup generator to provide power when the electricity goes out. Such an addition can be a major investment, costing thousands of dollars. If you have thought about purchasing a backup power source, there are a few questions that you should consider. Why do you want a… Continue reading.

Getting Credit

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Posted on Nov 27, 2023 in Energy

By Marty Lasure LET’S FACE IT: Tackling a home weatherization project can be like a trip to the dentist. You know you need to do it; you know the outcome will be worth it. But that doesn’t stop you from trying to put it off. While we can’t help those with dentophobia, if the cost… Continue reading.

A Season of Change

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Posted on Oct 27, 2023 in Energy

BY JOSH DURBIN Electric cooperatives are transforming how they plan to meet energy demands to account for more renewables, such as solar and wind, powering the energy grid. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., known as MISO, manages high-voltage electricity transmission in 15 central U.S. states and Manitoba in Canada. MISO has updated planning requirements… Continue reading.

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