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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,...

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...

September 23, 2025

Technology has made life easier in many ways, from paying bills online to managing smart devices at home. But unfortunately, it has also created new opportunities for scammers. Electric co-ops across the country are seeing more and more attempts to trick members through phone calls, emails, and text messages. We want to help you protect your personal information. Here are some of the most common scams targeting co-op members and how you can avoid them. We’ll Never Call and Demand Immediate Payment A common scam involves someone calling and pretending to be from the co-op. They might threaten to disconnect...

July 29, 2025

Ted talks about building a profile of your home – items you have that use electricity (ex a pool), amount of people living in your home and other things. Also, talks about tools you can use to watch your usage on SmartHub.

June 6, 2025

It’s that time of year again – a season of sunshine, BBQs and backyard memories. If you’re trying to stay comfortable this summer but want to avoid blistering energy bills give these easy, high-impact energy saving tips a try. Install a Programmable Thermostat According to the Department of Energy, you could save approximately 10% annually on cooling costs with the use of a programmable thermostat. Set your thermostat between 74°F – 78°F when you’re home and increase it to 82°F – 85°F when you’re away to maintain a comfortable balance between energy efficiency and indoor comfort. Close Curtains or Blinds...