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Staying Safe in the Kitchen
While you’re busy in the kitchen preparing your family’s Thanksgiving feast, AVECC wants to help keep your family safe and your energy bills low.According to the National Fire Protection Agency, cooking equipment is the cause of approximately...
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Summer Swelter and Your Electricity
(Ozark, AR) – Because temperatures rise in the summer, so can electricity bills. Air conditioners are consuming more energy in summer months than at other times of the year. The Energy Education Council shares tips to help you stay safe, stay cool,...
(Ozark, AR) – Because temperatures rise in the summer, so can electri...
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Think “Smart” This Holiday Season and Save Money Year-Round
This holiday season, think “smart” and consider giving a loved one (or yourself) a gift that keeps on giving. Many smart devices reduce home energy use, which can put a little more jingle in your pocket.Consider these five energy-saving smart...
This holiday season, think “smart” and consider giving a loved...
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Pocola Schools Takes a Stand for Sustainability with 7 New Electric Buses
by Emily StatonAfter receiving a government grant covering the bus cost and charging infrastructure, Pocola Public Schools recently introduced a fleet of seven electric school buses to their transportation department. Herby Anderson, the Transportati...
by Emily StatonAfter receiving a government grant covering the bus cost and...
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Free and Easy Ways to Save Energy
Free and Easy Ways to Save Energy! Spoiler Alert: Your clothes and dishes won't know the difference!
Free and Easy Ways to Save Energy! Spoiler Alert: Your clothes and di...
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Money-Saving Tips for Summer Energy Bill
Stay cool while saving energy and lowering your electric bill this summer with these energy-savings tips:• Keep your window coverings closed during the day to prevent heat gain in your home.• Use a smart, programmable thermostat t...
Stay cool while saving energy and lowering your electric bill this summer w...
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Energy Efficient Pies - The Co-op Cookin' Show
Join Barbara and Emily, the multimedia team at Arkansas Valley Electric, as they put together three delicious energy efficient pies! This month's recipes include a nectarine pie, a strawberry-banana pie, and a pineapple coconut pie. All recipes were f...
Join Barbara and Emily, the multimedia team at Arkansas Valley Electric, as...
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Simple Steps To Lower Heating Costs And Keep You Warm
While cold temperatures mean higher heating bills, don’t forget some easy steps to make your home more energy and cost-effective this winter.Energy dollars can pour out of your living space through drafty doors and windows as well as unused portions...
While cold temperatures mean higher heating bills, don’t forget some...
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10 Ways To Prep Your Home For Cold Weather
10 Ways To Prep Your Home For Cold Weather with Energy Efficiency Expert, Wendy KozenyColder weather is moving into the River Valley area. We want all of our members to remain safe and warm during these harsh temperatures. Here are 10 quick ways to prepar...
10 Ways To Prep Your Home For Cold Weather with Energy Efficiency Expert, W...
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Increasing Your Brain Power: Fun Energy Facts
Did you know that although Americans account for 4.25 percent of the world’s population, we use at least 17 percent of the world’s energy? Hold the (cell) phone!Fossil fuel sources (coal, petroleum, natural gas) provide the most energy; they &...
Did you know that although Americans account for 4.25 percent of the world&...
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Prepare Your Home For Spring Weather
You are likely stuck in the mindset of how to be energy efficient while keeping your home warm. However, spring will soon be in the air and you need to start thinking about how to keep your home COOL while simultaneously saving energy. We are all looking...
You are likely stuck in the mindset of how to be energy efficient while kee...
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