Today’s growing array of smart-home appliances and technologies have slowly, but steadily, changed our homes and lifestyles. The increased reliance on so many devices has new implications for home energy use and efficiency. Read below to learn how you can manage energy more wisely with the use of technology. 

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Switching to LED bulbs might be the easiest and most inexpensive way to reduce energy usage in your home. The average household has 70 light bulbs and nearly 6 percent of sockets in the U.S. still contain incandescent bulbs.

Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) invites members to celebrate 81 years of service by attending its annual meeting Friday, Aug. 24, at Whitehall Camp & Conference Center in Emlenton. Members will elect cooperative board members from Armstrong and Butler counties, learn what is happening in the electric industry and enjoy great entertainment and food.
 

Electricity is essential energy — it keeps us cool in the summer, lights our house, keeps the refrigerator cold, and runs the TV, stereo, and computers. However, water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Whether it’s swimming, boating, or fishing, Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) reminds everyone to avoid electrical hazards during water recreation.

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