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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.
Smart Choices
May 23, 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.
Smart Choices
Aug 22, 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.
Smart Choices
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?
Smart Choices
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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Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
Smart Choices
Jun 13, 20231 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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2023 Shine the Light Contest
: Iowa cooperatives celebrate community volunteers with third annual Shine the Light contest.
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Apr 7, 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 7, 20231 min read
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Winter Reliability: Serving your Energy Needs in Western Iowa
The topic of reliable and affordable power is a newsworthy one. When temperatures drop, the available power supply becomes a prominent news.
Harrison County REC
Jan 31, 20234 min read
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Beware of Energy Bill Scams
Learn how to recognize energy bill scams and what you can do to protect yourself.
Smart Choices
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 21, 20222 min read
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