Kansas Country Living
The Kansas Country Living magazine is designed to educate Kansas electric cooperative consumer-members on topics that impact rural electrification.
As a member of Brown-Atchison Electric Cooperative, you will receive an issue of Kansas Country Living each month. We want to ensure we’re delivering up-to-date, accurate and relevant information to you on a consistent basis. In the pages of Kansas Country Living, you’ll find information related to energy savings, safety, recipes and entertaining content. In the center of the magazine, you can read our local pages. Inside, members can read a variety of updates and announcements specific to our co-op, including a column written by our general manager.
Brown-Atchison Electric Cooperative
KANSAS COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE
January 2026 Content
- The Roles of Trustees
- Save Money with a DIY Home Energy Audit
- Annual Meeting is February 26th, 2026, at 10:30am
February 2026 Content
- Annual Meeting is February 26th, 2026, at 10:30am
- The Benefits of Attending the Annual Meetings
- The Power to Save a Life
MARCH 2026 Content
- Reliability Requires Investment
- After A Flood: Electrical Safety First
- Why is the Demand for Electricity Rising?
- Tornado Safety and Electrical Hazards
APRIL 2026 Content
- Ridin’ the Storm Out
- Landscaping That Cuts Energy Costs
- Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 13, 2026
MAY 2026 Content
- It’s HOT! HOT! HOT!
- The Advantages of Replacing an Outdated HVAC System Now
JUNE 2026 Content
- More Brussels Sprouts?
- Work Safely Near Utility Lines
- Beat The Peak
- Cut Your Energy Bill with Smart Home Upgrades
JULY 2026 Content
- The Middle-Age Spread
- Same Energy. Different Impact
- Energy Efficient Irrigation Strategies
AUGUST 2026 Content
- Small Talk
- Are You Prepared for Storms?
- Understanding NERC, the Watchdog for a Reliable Electric Grid
SEPTEMBER 2026 Content
- That’s Just How It’s Done on a Farm
- Don’t Wait for the Warning
- Office Hours Changing Oct 1st
January 2025 Content
- Cha-Cha-Cha Changes
- Underground Digging and Professional Excavation
- Annual Meeting is February 27th, 2025, at 10:30am
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February 2025 Content
- We Are Different
- Snowmageddon, Snowpocalypse, SnOMG
- Understanding Factors That Impact Your Energy Bills
- Annual Meeting is February 27th, 2025, at 10:30am
VIEW FEBRUARY 2025 CENTERSPREAD
March 2025 Content
- Be Ready for Storm Season
- Board of Trustee, Kevin Gigstad retires
- How to Spot and Avoid Fraud
April 2025 Content
- Wired for Service
- The Growing Demand on the Power Grid & What we can do About it
- Top 10 Reasons We Appreciate Line workers
May 2025 Content
- Of Politics and Brussels Sprouts
- Electricity 101
- 11 Electrical Safety Tips for Seniors
- Downed Power Line & Vehicle Safety
June 2025 Content
- Worse Than Brussels Sprouts
- 5 Ways to Reduce Use During Extreme Heat
- Gas, Charcoal and Electric Grills
July 2025 Content
- It’s All Greek to Me
- Summer Is Coming. Prepare Your Home Now
- How to Keep Your Devices Charged When You’re off the Grid
- Blend Up a Summer Smoothie
August 2025 Content
- Put a Lid on It!
- Avoid Fines, Injuries and Power Outages
- School Bus Safety Tips
September 2025 Content
- That’s No Joke
- Keep Food Safe Before, During and After a Storm
- Farm Safety for Kids
October 2025 Content
- Trick or Treat
- 4 Best Bets to Stay Cyber Safe
- Free & Easy ways to save energy
November 2025 Content
- A Tribute to the Men-in-Blue
- Turkey Fryer Safety
- Preparing for the Big Hunt: Look out for Power lines
December 2025 Content
- Reflecting on Progress, Planning for the Future
- Should I Use a Space Heater or Turn up the Heat
- Bright Lights, Safe Nights
January 2024 Content
- Back to the Past
- Report Suspicious Activity Near Electrical Equipment
- Winter Prep? Think Safety First
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February 2024 Content
- How Severe Weather Impacts Reliability
- Best Bets for Winter Savings
- Horses Gallop and So Can Powerlines
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March 2024 Content
- Here Comes the Sun
- Trees – Too Close for (Your) Comfort * Trees Cause Majority of Power Outages
- As U.S. Farmers Feed the World, We Remind Them About Safety
April 2024 Content
- Postal Pitfalls
- Financial Literacy Month
- Lineworker Appreciation Day
May 2024 Content
- Meeting Mishmash
- Beat the Peak
- Do Not Overlook Overhead Power Lines
- Stay Safe at Work
- Safety Ambassador Checklist
June 2024 Content
- Rodney Dangerfield & Greenhouse Gases
- Beat the Peak
- 3 Ways to seal in comfort
- Grilling: A Delicious & Energy-Friendly Option for Cooking
July 2024 Content
- Trees and Right-of-Way
- 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer Vacation
- 10 Things You Might Not Know About Power Restoration
August 2024 Content
- Empowering First Responders
- Rate Design Changes
- For Safety’s Sake, Don’t Mess with a Meter
September 2024 Content
- EPA’s Power Plant Rule Threatens Electric Reliability
- 5 Tips for a safe Harvest
- Go Above and Beyond for a Safe Harvest
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OCTOBER 2024 Content
- Fall Fantastics
- Don’t Let an Electrical Mishap Be Your Halloween Trick
- Cybersecurity Tips for a Digital World
NOVEMBER 2024 Content
- Distribution Systems Face Extreme Inflation
- Is a Ductless Mini-Split System Right for Your Home
- Stay Safe and Warm: Your Winter Home Readiness Guide
DECEMBER 2024 Content
- Post Election Euphoria
- Prepare Yourself for Cooler Weather
- How Capital Credits Work
- 10 Holiday Travel Safety Tips
January 2024 Content
- Back to the Past
- Report Suspicious Activity Near Electrical Equipment
- Winter Prep? Think Safety First
View January 2024 Centerspread
February 2024 Content
- How Severe Weather Impacts Reliability
- Best Bets for Winter Savings
- Horses Gallop and So Can Powerlines
View February 2024 Centerspread
March 2024 Content
- Here Comes the Sun
- Trees – Too Close for (Your) Comfort * Trees Cause Majority of Power Outages
- As U.S. Farmers Feed the World, We Remind Them About Safety
April 2024 Content
- Postal Pitfalls
- Financial Literacy Month
- Lineworker Appreciation Day
May 2024 Content
- Meeting Mishmash
- Beat the Peak
- Do Not Overlook Overhead Power Lines
- Stay Safe at Work
- Safety Ambassador Checklist
June 2024 Content
- Rodney Dangerfield & Greenhouse Gases
- Beat the Peak
- 3 Ways to seal in comfort
- Grilling: A Delicious & Energy-Friendly Option for Cooking
July 2024 Content
- Trees and Right-of-Way
- 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Summer Vacation
- 10 Things You Might Not Know About Power Restoration
August 2024 Content
- Empowering First Responders
- Rate Design Changes
- For Safety’s Sake, Don’t Mess with a Meter
September 2024 Content
- EPA’s Power Plant Rule Threatens Electric Reliability
- 5 Tips for a safe Harvest
- Go Above and Beyond for a Safe Harvest
VIEW SETEMBER 2024 CENTERSPREAD
OCTOBER 2024 Content
- Fall Fantastics
- Don’t Let an Electrical Mishap Be Your Halloween Trick
- Cybersecurity Tips for a Digital World
NOVEMBER 2024 Content
- Distribution Systems Face Extreme Inflation
- Is a Ductless Mini-Split System Right for Your Home
- Stay Safe and Warm: Your Winter Home Readiness Guide
DECEMBER 2024 Content
- Post Election Euphoria
- Prepare Yourself for Cooler Weather
- How Capital Credits Work
- 10 Holiday Travel Safety Tips
January 2023 Content
- Moving Ahead
- Kansas Profile: Now That’s Rural: Kansas Lange, Two Little Goats
- Energy Explorers
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- Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
- Sleep is Good Medicine
- Energy Explorers
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March 2023 Content
- Beat the Peak
- Apps to Help You Save Energy
- Energy Explorers
April 2023 Content
- Electricity ‘End-Uses’
- Tips on Protecting Gardens During Storm Season
- Energy Explorers
May 2023 Content
- Spring Mix
- Controlling a Controlled Burn
- Protect Your Community: Prevent Grass and Brush Fires
- Energy Explorers
June 2023 Content
- Mungo Jerry and Peak Demand
- Energy-Saving Projects for the Weekend Warrior
July 2023 Content
- Guest DJ for ‘Beat the Peak’
- Respect Heat
AUGUST 2023 CONTENT
- What Goes Up, Must Come Down! (Maybe)
- Stay Safe During Harvest
September 2023 CONTENT
- Rate Design Changes and Net Rate Decrease Effective 1/1/24
- Portable Generator and Carbon Monoxide
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october 2023 CONTENT
- Capital Idea
- Former Member List
NOVEMBER 2023 CONTENT
- Skinny on Serving Up Savings
- Restoring Outage by Jason Bare
DECEMBER 2023 CONTENT
- ‘Tis the Season
- Guarding Against Scams