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April 29, 2026

For many homeowners, an attached garage is simply a convenience—a place to park the car and store tools and outdoor equipment. It’s easy to overlook, but this everyday space plays a bigger role in your home than most people realize. The way your garage is built and connected to your home can influence both your energy bills and your family’s health.

April 6, 2026

Spring is a season of renewal — and a great time to refresh your energy habits, too! As temperatures begin to warm and daily routines shift, a few small changes around your home can add up to meaningful energy savings. Pioneer Electric Cooperative is committed to helping our members use energy wisely while keeping homes comfortable year-round. Spring is the perfect time to schedule maintenance for your heating and cooling system. Spring and fall checkups conducted by a licensed professional can help ensure your system is running efficiently, safely, and reliably before the peak seasons begin. A well-maintained unit uses...

January 28, 2026

Space heaters are a common winter companion, offering quick warmth and relief during cold weather. They seem simple and harmless, but their impact on electric utility consumers can be both positive and negative. How beneficial or costly they are depends on how they’re used, the efficiency of a home’s main heating system, and the condition of the home itself. On the positive side, space heaters can provide efficient supplemental heat. When someone spends most of their time in one or two rooms, heating just those spaces instead of the entire home can reduce overall energy use. Space heaters — including,...

January 21, 2026

Sure, the weather outside may be frightful, but so can the cost of keeping your home comfortable. If the numbers on your energy bills have stopped you cold, it’s time to take action. Start by looking at your routine. Here are six common wintertime energy-wasting mistakes that could be costing you. 1. Failing to have your heating system inspected An annual heating system tune-up is important not only for ensuring performance but also for spotting any potential problems that could lead to a midwinter breakdown or reduce the system’s lifespan. If you haven’t done so already, contact a qualified HVAC...

November 12, 2025

By: Jeff McCallister Last February, WKYC-TV in Cincinnati had a warning for its viewers: “Get ready, Ohio: Your energy bill will be higher this summer.” In April, an AEP Ohio official told WBNS-TV in Columbus that customers should expect their bills to jump by an average of $27 beginning in June. “Electricity price surge,” screamed a headline on Cleveland.com in late July, over a story that said Ohioans were seeing increases that averaged 10% to 15%. The story explained that a record-breaking auction in the wholesale electricity market last year had set higher prices for future supply, and that was...

November 11, 2025

Just as you pull out your winter gear before you need it, prepping your home for the coming season is a great idea. If you prepare in the fall for colder weather, you’ll be glad when you receive your first winter electric bill. The following steps can be taken now to use less energy at home before the winter chill sets in. They also help lower strain on the electric grid during extreme winter weather, when energy use is at its peak in your community. First, let’s consider your home’s layers. Just like layering up those winter flannels, fleeces, and...