Simply put, energy efficiency means using less energy to get the same job done – and in the process, cutting your energy bill and reducing pollution.
As your local electric cooperative and trusted energy partner, we’re here to give you the tools, tips, and programs so you can use your energy smarter, more efficiently, and least expensively.
If you’re ready to reduce your energy use and start saving on your electricity costs, find helpful tips and resources here.
Heating and cooling your home and water are some of the largest household energy expenses – accounting for up to 60% of total energy use.
• Electric heat pumps can transfer 300% more energy than they consume, compared to a high-efficiency gas furnace’s 95% rating. They’re great for adding AC, remodels or expansions, and new home construction.
• Air leakage accounts for 25% to 40% of the energy used for heating and cooling. Seal windows and doors with caulk or weatherstripping.
• Run ceiling fans counterclockwise in the summer to produce a wind chill effect. In the winter, run fans clockwise to force warm air near the ceiling down to the occupied space.
• Draw your shades to keep rooms cooler in the summer. Open blinds in the winter to let sunlight in, and close them at night to keep warm air from escaping.
Smart thermostats give you easy automation to efficiently control your home’s heating and cooling. They can help you save around 5% of energy needed to heat and cool your home. And you can control them from anywhere, even while you’re away.
If you have central air, consider enrolling in Power Peak Rewards to join your fellow co-op members who help us reduce energy demand during the summer months. Perks include a $50 sign-up bill credit and an annual $30 participation reward.
Members on a time-of-use rate can program their smart thermostat to use energy at off-peak, low-cost energy times.
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