Blue Ridge Energy Blog

Cyber-Security

Beware of Energy Bill Scams

Jan 30, 2023
Energy Efficiency Electric Vehicles

5 Things You Should Know About Charging EVs

Jan 16, 2023
Energy Efficiency Heating

Space Heaters: Advanced Features to Look For

Jan 3, 2023
Energy Efficiency

Holiday Season: 12 Days of Energy Savings

Dec 19, 2022
Propane and Fuels

Direct Vent vs. Vent-Free Gas Fireplaces: Which is Right for You?

Dec 18, 2022
Energy Efficiency Electric

Going Electric at Home: Home Heating

Dec 5, 2022
Weatherization

Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

Nov 21, 2022
Energy Efficiency

Home Appliances: The Biggest Energy Users

Nov 7, 2022
Energy Efficiency

You Can Perform a Home Energy Walkthrough

Oct 24, 2022
Solar Power

Can Solar Panels Get Too Hot?

Sep 26, 2022
Energy Efficiency Weatherization

Home Maintenance Tips for Fall

Sep 19, 2022
Energy Efficiency

Here's Your Recipe for Energy Savings!

Aug 29, 2022
Electric Vehicles

Ford F-150 Lightning: The Good, The Fast, & The Slow

Aug 25, 2022
Energy Efficiency

The Cost of Dirty Air Filters

Aug 8, 2022
Rising Costs Podcast

Aug 1, 2022
The Advantages of Usage Tracker

Aug 1, 2022
EV Pick-Up Trucks

Jun 9, 2022
Energy Saving Amazon Wishlist

Jun 6, 2022
6 Essential Energy and Money Saving Tips for Summer

May 23, 2022
What to Plant in Right-of-Way Areas

May 23, 2022
VLOG episode: The Electric Grid and Cyberwars

May 16, 2022
VLOG Episode: Launching a Utility-Scale Solar Facility

Mar 21, 2022
Propane and Fuels

Behind the Scenes: Direct Vent Fireplace Insert Installation

Sep 22, 2021
Membership Electric

Footing the Bill for Broadband Shouldn’t Fall to Blue Ridge Energy Members

Sep 15, 2021
Propane and Fuels

4 Tips for Gas Fire Pit and Fire Table Maintenance

Sep 14, 2021
Membership

How Members Benefit From Our Subsidiaries

Sep 9, 2021
Energy Efficiency Propane and Fuels

The Difference Between Tank & Tankless Water Heaters

Sep 2, 2021
Membership

We'd Love Your Input! Please Watch For Our Member Satisfaction Survey.

Aug 24, 2021
Energy Efficiency

Tips for Summer Energy Bill Savings!

Jul 20, 2021
Electric Vehicles

New Electric Vehicles on the Horizon

Jul 12, 2021
Powering a Brighter Future

Recognizing The Blue Ridge Family

Jun 25, 2021
Energy Efficiency

Save Money & Energy on Cooling with Ventilation

Apr 29, 2021
Electric

Could what happened in Texas happen here?

Apr 27, 2021
Membership

Not-for-profit co-op members shouldn't have to subsidize for-profit broadband costs

Apr 21, 2021
Electric Vehicles

2021 Will Be a Landmark Year for Electric Vehicles

Mar 17, 2021
Electric Vehicles

In the Future, Will Your Home be Powered by your Car?

Mar 17, 2021
Electric Vehicles

Will the New Electric Trucks Make Diesels Look Wimpy?

Oct 3, 2020
Electric Vehicles

How Katie Got Hooked on Driving Electric and more about EV maintenance

Oct 2, 2020
Electric Vehicles

Myth-busting Range Anxiety and How Katie Plans an EV Trip to the Mountains

Oct 2, 2020
Electric Vehicles

Going the distance in an EV - Asheville to Michigan without Range Anxiety

Oct 1, 2020
Electric Vehicles

Electric Buses, EVs Coming Soon and Evan’s Ultimate EV Road Trip

Sep 30, 2020
Electric Vehicles

A Local Couple Gets Real about How Driving Electric Works for Their Family

Sep 29, 2020
Electric Vehicles

Test Drive the Chevy Bolt!

Sep 28, 2020
Electric Vehicles

A Closer Look at the Prius Prime and Chevy Bolt

Sep 27, 2020
Electric

How You Can Help Keep Power Costs Low For All Members

Jun 1, 2020
Energy Efficiency

Five Easy Energy Efficiency Projects That Require No Technical Skills!

Apr 15, 2020
Energy Efficiency

Make the Most of Time at Home with Money-Saving Energy Efficiency Projects

Apr 14, 2020
Energy Efficiency

Make DIY more fun with Energy Efficiency BINGO!

Apr 12, 2020
Electric Cyber-Security

Are We Safe?

Mar 5, 2020
Energy Efficiency

5 Tips To Have Yourself an Efficient Little Christmas

Dec 4, 2019
Electric Energy Efficiency

3 Steps to Save Money and Still Enjoy a Winter Wonderland

Nov 12, 2019
Weatherization

4 Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes this Winter

Oct 16, 2019
Membership

Refunds Coming to Members - A message from CEO Doug Johnson

Oct 16, 2019
Electric Energy Efficiency

Tricks for Defeating Energy Vampires in Your Home

Oct 8, 2019
Solar Power

First Steps When Considering Rooftop or Ground-mounted Solar

Aug 26, 2019
Powering a Brighter Future

A Letter to Our Teachers

Aug 15, 2019
Electric Vehicles

Seventy-five Percent of Plug-in Vehicles Sold in the United States in 2018 Were Made in the United States

Jun 19, 2019
Powering a Brighter Future

New Light Brings New Hope

May 29, 2019
Electric

Who gets power first?

May 23, 2019
Electric

Three Easy Tips to Avoid Power Surge Damage

May 7, 2019
Electric

Three Options to Avoid the Costs of Replacing Electronics Damaged by a Power Surge

May 6, 2019
Electric Vehicles

Quiet Electric Vehicles Are Growing Part of National Park Service Operations

Apr 19, 2019
Propane and Fuels

Outdoor Living Spaces Offer Increased Home Values and Health Benefits

Mar 21, 2019
Electric Vehicles

New Electric Vehicle Models Offer More Miles, More Space and More Variety

Mar 12, 2019
Energy Efficiency

Saving Energy. Saving Money: Laundry Tips

Mar 11, 2019
Electric Vehicles

The Electric Vehicle Evolution From the 1800s to Present

Mar 11, 2019
Electric Vehicles

How long will an electric vehicle battery last?

Mar 7, 2019
Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicle-Ready Homes

Mar 7, 2019