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Get Smarter: Smart Thermostats
We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to learn about smart thermostats.
Casey explained that heating and cooling can equal half of a consumer’s electric bill and that you can get the most impact for lowering those costs by programming your thermostat. She walked us through some things to consider when choosing a smart thermostat for your home and compared the two most popular options: Nest & ecobee.
Three Easy DIY Projects to Save Energy
We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to learn about three easy DIY projects to save energy. Casey told us that it’s the perfect time to tackle a few DIY energy efficiency projects for your home. The good news: You don’t have to be an energy expert to do this! Here are three easy DIY projects you can do now to start saving.
Energy Efficiency Pop Quiz
We recorded today’s episode via Zoom with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and she surprised me with an Energy Efficiency Pop Quiz! I only missed one – but you can take it for yourself and see how you would score.
14 Energy Saving Tips You Might Not Know
We were in the studio with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative to get 14 energy saving tips that the average person might not know.
Casey gave us advice for efficiently using many of our major appliances like dishwashers, dryers and furnace/air conditioners. She also talked gave us some energy saving tips about light bulbs, computers, air filters, programmable thermostats and the Instant Pot.
Does Louis “Walk the Walk?”
During our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, we discussed his personal energy saving practices (as well as those of other REC employees) in his own home. We tried to determine whether Louis actually walked the walk or simply talked the talk. Have a listen and decide for yourself.
REC STORIES
The Power of Change Awards more than $120,000 to 40 Nonprofits Across Virginia
Friday | May 8, 2026
The Power of Change has awarded $122,185.32 in member-funded grants to 40 nonprofit organizations serving communities across Rappahannock Electric Coo...
Power You Can Count on – Now and in the Future
Friday | May 1, 2026
For nearly a century, power lines spanning wooden poles have been a familiar feature of the rural Virginia landscape. That basic pole and crossarm des...
Capital Credits: You May Have Money Waiting for You
Friday | May 1, 2026
Each year, REC publishes a list of Unclaimed Capital Credits.
