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Plant the right tree in the right place

Safety, reliability are top priorities

Trees and landscaping add beauty, wildlife habitat, have many environmental benefits and can even help reduce home energy use. But trees that come into contact with power lines threaten your safety and power supply reliability. Those are the most important reasons Cuivre River trims or removes trees dangerously close to power lines. Read more…
 

Green Tree grants help communities

 

New ash and maple trees grace the main thoroughfare of Bluff Haven Estates near Moscow Mills, thanks to a Green Tree Grant from Cuivre River and its power supplier, Central Electric Power Cooperative.

 

The Green Tree program helps community’s plant trees in public areas along roads, in parks, common grounds, school grounds, outdoor classrooms and historic sites. The grant can also provide matching funds for programs funded by other organizations and state agencies. Read more…
 

Youth Tour, CYCLE offer leadership opportunities

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative will offer leadership opportunities to high school juniors and sophomores this year, according to Manager of Communications Mary Jane Clark. Programs begin this month to select the students who will serve as delegates.
 
Youth Tour for Juniors
Juniors are eligible to enter the cooperative’s Youth Tour competition, now in its 40th year. Cuivre River will choose six delegates to attend the national Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 13-19. Runners up will win $250 scholarships. Read more…
 
New: CYCLE for Sophomores
Sophomores have an opportunity to participate in a leadership program for the first time this year. Cuivre River will choose six 10th grade students to participate in Missouri's Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience, also known as CYCLE, in our state capitol July 23-25. Read more…
 

Does your home need more insulation?

Q.   I know one way to save energy in my home is to have good insulation. How do I know if I need more? 
A.    The recommended insulation levels for homes in Missouri are: R 38 to 40 in ceilings; R 19 in exterior walls, floors, and on basement walls above grade; and R 13 on basement walls below grade. Most people don't know if their homes were built to these standards. If they do, it's hard to determine if the insulation is still doing its job. Some types of insulation degrade over time due to settling, moisture absorption and other factors.
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Touchstone Energy® Tip of the Month  Monthly energy savings tips. Read more...
 

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