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Ceiling Fans Put Another Spin on Savings
Ceiling fans can help reduce cooling and heating costs while making you feel more comfortable.
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May 22, 20242 min read
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Staying Safe Around Those Green Boxes
Pad-mount transformers are instrumental in power supply, but they can pose potential and severe safety risks when not handled with care.
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May 22, 20242 min read
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Clean Up Your Energy Budget This Spring
Spring cleaning is the perfect time to take on energy waste in your home.
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Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Make Your Morning Routine More Energy Efficient
Simple tips to help you wake up to lower energy bills this morning and all year.
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Jan 13, 20241 min read
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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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Winter Reliability Through All-of-the-Above Energy
The 2023 NERC assessment covers the winter period and provides an evaluation of energy resources and their ability to meet electric demand.
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Dec 19, 20234 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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Your Home: Maintenance Tips for Fall
Here are some simple maintenance tips that will help your family stay safe and comfortable as the season changes.
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Aug 22, 20232 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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Back to School Safety: Tips for Driving and Walking in School Zones
It's important to be cautious while driving in school zones as large numbers of students are making their way to and from school.
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Jul 15, 20231 min read
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Connect with Us at the Iowa State Fair
We look forward to connecting with our cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20.
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Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Jun 19, 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: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
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National Electrical Safety Month
Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.
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Apr 13, 20231 min read
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2023 Shine the Light Contest
Iowa cooperatives celebrate community volunteers with third annual Shine the Light contest.
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Apr 6, 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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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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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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