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Gizmos Reloaded

Some gadgets you probably don’t need, but they might be fun to have anyway

Moving Toward 'Green'

Public utilities are 'going green' and keeping electric rates affordable

James Dulley: Turn a Window Into a Door

Your home improvement plan does make energy sense, but only if you select an efficient sliding glass door and install it properly. I made this improvement to my kitchen last year. The overall efficiency of an airtight sliding glass door can be better than an insulated partial wall with a large...

Contact BBEC

To contact Big Bend Electric Co-Op, please visit www.bbec.org/about

A Home Buyer's Guide

Energy-efficient homes share common elements

A Clear View On Windows

The best windows improve a home's energy efficiency and its comfort

Senate Climate Bills Seek Cleaner Future

Despite different pathways, proposals claim emissions can be significantly reduced

Rights of Way Are Not Roadways

Utilities need open space and easy access to power poles and other infrastructure for routine maintenance and emergencies