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July 27, 2023

It’s no secret, we are in the midst of a heat wave. Buckeye Power, Pioneer’s power supplier, is a member of the PJM Regional Transmission Organization, which put out this notice today: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/biggest-us-electrical-grid-operator-issues-energy-emergency-alert-as-temperatures-soar Do your part: As it heats up, help us keep demand down!

July 11, 2023

You pay for the electricity you consume each month, but there are additional factors that impact your energy bills. Electricity Remains A Good Value Although inflation has led to increasing costs in many areas of our lives, the cost of powering your home has risen slowly when compared to other common goods. Looking at price increases over the past five years, you’ll see that electricity remains a good value. Average annual price increase 2017-2022 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index

June 20, 2023

The concept of energy independence is complicated. In the U.S., we’ve generally talked about it in reference to oil and gasoline, but in fact, there are many more forms of energy that matter to our security, safety, and general well-being. In addition to oil and gasoline, for example, we need things like natural gas supplies and electricity derived from a variety of sources. It’s easy to observe the negative effects that energy dependence has had on much of Europe over the past year. The higher prices, uncertain availability, political threats, and sabotaged infrastructure we’ve seen there all seem like problems...

June 20, 2023

Keeping a close eye on your monthly electric bill can help you become more aware of your energy consumption and take steps to reduce it. Instead of solely focusing on the dollar amount, shift your attention to the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) you use each month. While you may not have control over the cost of a kWh, you do have the power to influence how many you consume. By lowering your kWh use, you can ultimately decrease the amount you spend on electricity. As the saying goes, “The cheapest kilowatt is the one that is never used.” This article...

May 31, 2023

Skip chores that require high demand for electric on hot afternoons/evenings from 2 to 7 p.m. (summer’s peak demand period)! That’s when many people are using electricity at the same time, which increases the cost of wholesale power. So, forget the chores for now and do them later in the evening when it is not as hot and demand isn’t as high. Watch this short video to understand peak usage and some tips to help alleviate the Power Rush Hour!  

May 18, 2023

Columbus, OH—Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives and our members value the reliability of electricity—it is our #1 priority because our lives and livelihoods depend on it. Yet the EPA has released new proposed rules this week that pose the greatest threat to the reliability of our electrical grid that we’ve seen in our nation’s history. Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives have been warning for months that electricity reliability has been under threat. Grid operators and regulators have issued the same warnings, but the EPA appears not to be listening. The new proposed EPA rules released Thursday, May 11, would all but ban the use of fossil...