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18 Stay at Home STEM Activity Sites for Learning and Fun
While we all stay at home and social distance, parents and teachers are searching to find the best resources to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities to students. Here are 18 websites to check out
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Tri-State’s wholesale rates are stable, and forecasted to remain so to 2050
Our goal with the REP is stable to lower rates. Over the longer term to 2050, with a more low-cost renewables and a focus on cost management, our rates, adjusted for inflation, are forecast to be lower than they are today.
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What is the Benefit of Being a Member of an Electric Co-op?
Today’s consumers increasingly want to buy products and services from purpose-driven organizations that contribute to the greater good. That’s one of the benefits some 42 million Americans receive as members of electric cooperatives.
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Earth Day Energy Tips
The 50th Earth Day is coming up on Wednesday, April 22nd. Even while we’re doing our parts to stay home and stay safe, we can plan to make a difference this Earth Day with these 10 Simple Energy-Saving Tips
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Teachers Re-Energized as Students Learn About Electricity Online
'The Story Behind the Switch' is an interactive classroom session on electricity and science led by Michelle Pastor, Senior Education Program Advisor at Tri-State. Michelle shares her personal story and experience and brings the classroom to the kids at home.
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Lineworker Appreciation Day
Lineworker Appreciation Day, April 13th is a celebration of the linemen, substation and telecommunication technicians that keep our infrastructure powering homes, schools and communities.
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6 Unusual Technologies Emerging in Clean Energy
Green technology inventions are revolutionizing the way we generate energy, recycle consumer goods and live more sustainably, but not all environmental advancements are as practical as wind farms and solar energy. From groundbreaking technologies, we develop practical applications that can lead us into a cleaner future and here are 6 unusual technologies emerging in clean energy today.
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Energy Conservation Tips While You and The Kids #StayAtHome
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 across its member service area. As the pandemic impacts our member communities, we understand the potential for increasing financial struggles facing consumers as schools and businesses close. With more kids and parents staying home from school and work, there will be an influx of daily energy use. Here are tips and suggestions to lower your energy consumption while staying at home.
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Read This Before Investing In Rooftop Solar
Rooftop solar panels are becoming increasingly popular across the USA. In fact, according to the Solar Market Insight Report, the U.S. solar market surpassed 2 million installations in Q1 of 2019 – just three years after the market surpassed the 1 million installation milestone. The industry is expected to hit 3 million installations in 2021 and 4 million installations in 2023.