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Co-ops drive economic development across the United States
By Jim Matheson and Andrew Don
For nearly a century, electric cooperatives have been essential to the economic vitality and overall quality of life in communities nationwide. America’s electric cooperatives made modern living in rural America possible. In the early 1930s, nearly 90% of American farms lacked electricity.
Celebrate Earth Day
Why Taking Steps to Conserve Matters
On Earth Day, we celebrate this beautiful planet we are lucky to call home. During this day of appreciation, I encourage you to take action at home by making changes to conserve energy. If we all contribute, even small adjustments to how much energy we use can have positive impacts.
Total Eclipse of the Sun
Total eclipse of the sun on February 26, 1979, from Southern Manitoba, Canada. The sun’s extensive outer atmosphere—or corona—is visible, along with a couple of prominences—large loops of ionized gas. PHOTO BY ALAN HALE
The top celestial event during April will be the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The eclipse will be total—the moon will completely block the sun—along a path that crosses north-central Mexico and central Texas, then continues across the midwestern and northeastern U.S.
2024 Legislative Update
Bills discussed in this legislative session include:
Spring-Cleaning Tips to Use Less Energy
By Miranda Boutelle
Q: What energy-saving tasks I can add to my spring-cleaning list?