Common Energy Misconceptions

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some common energy misconceptions. We talked about fireplaces, dishwashers, attic fans, adding insulation and replacing windows; and, some misconceptions surrounding their use and saving energy.

Energy Saving Tips on a Budget

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some energy saving tips on a budget. We learned about things we can do that have little or no cost; things that cost up to $50, $100 or $200 that could have a big impact on our energy savings.

Thermostat Wars

Our conversation today with Louis O’Berry, Energy Management Advisor for Rappahannock Electric Cooperative included some strategies for a common household issue in both summer and winter months: thermostat wars. One person likes it warmer, the other cooler; one likes to conserve energy, the other just wants to be comfortable; it’s an age-old argument. Louis gives us a few tips and talks about the savings involved with finding a compromise.

Four Energy Saving Myths BUSTED

We were in the studio with Casey Hollins, Director of Communications and Public Relations for REC to do some mythbusting. Our conversation included some typical things that people might not realize cost you more money than they save on your electric bill; some that could impact your heating & cooling systems; and the age-old question about keeping a fan on in a room. 

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Five Quick Ways to Save This Summer

Monday | June 1, 2026
As summer temperatures rise, so can your energy use. The good news is that a few simple adjustments around the house can help you stay comfortable whi...

Ninety Years of Cooperative Power

Monday | June 1, 2026
90 years ago, two determined Virginians carried a message to area rural families and businesses: to get electric service, they might have to build it ...