The document discusses a cooperative approach to multichannel MAC protocols through distributed information sharing (DISH), which enhances throughput by enabling nodes to share information. It addresses the critical issue of energy efficiency by proposing two strategies: in-situ energy conscious DISH and altruistic DISH, with the latter achieving significant energy conservation and cost efficiency. Altruistic DISH is identified as the preferred choice, conserving 40-80% energy while maintaining throughput advantages.