Home Comfort: Allergy Season Checklist

Allergy season can turn your home into a battleground against pollen, dust, and mold. Follow this simple checklist to transform your living space into a sanctuary of comfort and relief.

✓ Purify your air

Invest in a high-quality air purifier with a HEPA filter and replace the filter regularly. These devices can significantly reduce the number of allergens circulating in your home. Additionally, close windows and rely on air conditioning during pollen season.

Report suspicious activity near substations

Substations are part of the electrical generation, transmission and distribution system. Transformers are contained inside many of them, and their job is to transform voltage from high to low or vice versa, depending on their location within the distribution path.

Besides transformers, substations usually house switches, protective devices and control equipment. In large substations, circuit breakers are used to interrupt any short circuits or overloads that may occur.

4 reasons why you should install an electric fireplace

For centuries, fireplaces have been at the heart of the home, providing warmth, ambiance and a focal point for gathering. And while they’ve been cherished for their timeless appeal, traditional wood-burning fireplaces can be difficult to maintain and operate. Fortunately, electric fireplaces capture the charm of a crackling fire without the hassle. If you're thinking about adding a touch of warmth and beauty to your home, here are four reasons why an electric fireplace might be the ideal solution.

9 Safety Tips for Driving in Winter Weather

Winter driving is not for the faint of heart. That's why it's always best to stay home when snow and ice make driving potentially hazardous. But for those times when you must venture out regardless of the road conditions, these tips will help ensure that you return safely.

Meet the mascot: Willie Wirehand

Not many workers are still on the job at nearly 75 years young, but Willie Wiredhand isn't your ordinary employee. Willie is the longtime mascot of America's Rural Electric Cooperatives, and he's been working hard for us since 1950.

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