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James Dulley: Landscaping Combines Beauty With Saving Energy

People tend to appreciate landscaping for its aesthetic value, but proper landscaping also affects the energy efficiency of your house. Proper landscaping includes the use of ground cover, dwarf and full-size shrubs, climbing vines and trees. Ground cover is typically some type of plant, grass or...

An Electric Rate Formula

A number of 'ingredients' go into the power bill utilities send customers

Conserving Electrical Resources

Using power wisely will reduce your bill and keep utility costs down

Contact BBEC

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

Landfill Gas Burns Bright

Waste conversion is a vital part of renewable energy mix

Survive the Surge

Protect electronics from costly damage

In Search of a Better Battery

Storage technology has not kept pace with other developments in the electricity sector

Making a Difference

Local utility staff benefit the community through their involvement

Replacing An Aging Workforce

During the next 10 years, as many as half of those now working at electric utilities are expected to retire.

Tax Credits For Homeowners

There is still time to take advantage of stimulus funds for qualifying energy-efficient projects