Bobbe Jones

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Tracy Fugere

Position: Powerful Solutions

Bobbe Jones

Tree trimming helps keep the lights on

Empire Electric cooperative lines, poles and substation structures are engineered to withstand wind, rain and all kinds of weather. However, they can often be brought down with a fallen tree or...

DATE: March 10, 2012 | COLUMN: Powerful solutions

It pays to be a co-op member

Why would a business encourage customers to use less of its product and then return profits to the customers it serves? Most businesses wouldn’t. The concept goes against the grain of the corporate...

DATE: Jan. 14, 2012 | COLUMN: Powerful solutions

Small appliances drain power

Lowering home energy bills this winter is a main concern for consumers. Natural gas, electric and propane rates have increased and consumers are forced to evaluate their usage and conservation...

DATE: Dec. 10, 2011 | COLUMN: Powerful solutions

Appliances can burn up energy even when ‘off’

If your cell phone charger is left plugged in after charging your phone, does it still use electricity? Does a screensaver reduce the energy use of your monitor? The answer to both these questions...

DATE: Nov. 12, 2011 | COLUMN: Powerful solutions

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