Electricity is a trusted source of power. If used carelessly, though, it can be electrifying in all the wrong ways. The dangers range from electric shock or burn to damage to your home. Keep your family safe by plugging into these safety measures.
What is an electrical ground and what does it do?
Electrical current always flows in a complete circle (circuit) and returns to its source. The current wants to flow through a path with least resistance. Normally, current flows from the hot (black) wire attached to a circuit breaker in the electrical panel through a plugged in device and returns through the neutral (white) wire.
On your monthly bills, you're charged for electricity by the kilowatt-hour (kWh). In fact, the average American household uses nearly 900 kilowatt-hours a month, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Have you ever wondered what a kilowatt-hour is and why you are charged for electricity that way? If so, we've got the answers.
Air-source heat pumps are being touted as the next big thing in sustainable space conditioning, and with their many benefits, it's easy to see why. Here are just a few of the advantages that air-source heat pumps have compared to conventional heating and cooling:
Be prepared for ice storms and winter power outages!
Outdoor safety: Stay alert, dress warmly and limit your time
During extremely cold weather, try to stay indoors. Keep any trips outside as brief as possible, and keep the following tips in mind to protect your health and safety.
Safety first: Pay attention to your surroundings
Bird Flu: What you need to know
As a community partner, your electric cooperative is committed to safety. We serve poultry farms, and many of our members raise poultry, like chickens, as well.
Farming is one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S... especially when it's rushed.
What’s one thing that everyone dreads looking at right now?
The price tag.