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Energy and Demand: Why It's Important to Understand the Difference
To reduce your electricity demand and save money, think about your appliances and when you use them.
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Network, Earn CEUs at 2024 Building Trades Conference
The Momentum is Building Conference connects Iowa's construction industry with local electric cooperatives' services and resources.
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: High Energy Bills
Energy costs vary, but we list some common reasons why they may suddenly increase.
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Nov 13, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers
High-performance clothes dryers save energy by only supplying the necessary amount of heat required by the load.
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Aug 23, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use
How much electricity does the average household use in a year? And are there ways to decrease electricity use?
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Jul 16, 20232 min read
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Air Source Heat Pumps Are Comfortably Efficient
Air Source Heat Pumps can provide highly efficient comfort for your home all year long.
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Jun 14, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: Time-of-Day Savings
What are some simple ways to shift energy use to off-peak hours?
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May 15, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: Cooling with Fans
Do ceiling fans cool the room itself or the occupants? Ask the expert!
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Apr 6, 20231 min read
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Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
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Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Save Money on a Heat Pump Installation
Federal tax credits and incentives from your electric co-op make heat pump installation more economical than ever before.
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Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
A well-designed landscape will add beauty to your home and can help save on heating and cooling costs.
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Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Good News About Air-Source Heat Pumps
Take a closer look at air-source heat pumps as an energy-efficient and money-saving HVAC alternative.
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Feb 10, 20234 min read
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Dos and Don'ts of Going Solar
Considering installing solar panels on your house? Here’s what you should do first.
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Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Ask an Expert: Low-Flow Showerheads
Save energy by installing low-flow showerheads.
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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6 Resolutions for a Greener New Year
The New Year is the perfect time to begin living more sustainably. These tips are a great place to start.
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Dec 6, 20222 min read
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Building Trades Professionals: Register Now for the 2023 Momentum is Building Conference
Building trades professionals: Find details of this annual conference for CEUs and the latest energy-efficiency building updates.
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Nov 22, 20222 min read
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Holiday Cooking: Simple Ways to Save
Enjoy a happy holiday season and lower energy bills with these simple cost-saving cooking tips.
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
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Energy-Savings Tips for Autumn
If you haven’t already, make time to prep your home now to save energy this winter.
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Oct 17, 20222 min read
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"Fall" for Slow Cookers Again this Autumn
Fall is a time for comfort foods. And what could provide more comfort than dinner slowly simmering in a trusty slow cooker?
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Sep 29, 20222 min read
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Beware of "Save Big" Claims on Energy Bills
Beware of energy saving schemes that sound too-good-to-be-true.
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Jun 15, 20222 min read
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