Here’s a tip that can help you save energy year-round! Energy used for cooling and heating your home makes up the...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Maintain & Upgrade
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Summer Savings Tips
Here are five savings tips for mid-summer. Summer Energy-Saving Tip #1: Replace disposable air filters regularly. We...
Suds and Savings
Suds and Savings 10 ways to save energy in the laundry room Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Refrigerator Temperature Setting
Don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends a temperature setting of 35 to 38 degrees for the fresh food compartment and zero degrees for the freezer. Make sure the refrigerator doors are sealed airtight to maximize efficiency....
Three Electrifying Kitchen Appliances to Save Time and Energy
Whether your oven and stove top are powered by gas or electricity, it’s no secret that they consume more energy than smaller countertop appliances, like slow cookers and toaster ovens. In addition to efficiency, smaller kitchen appliances can provide faster cooking...
What is Beneficial Electrification?
If you’re like most Americans, you’re interested in saving money on energy costs and in doing your part to help the environment. But wouldn’t it be great if you could do both? Well, you can! It’s through a concept called “beneficial electrification.” This utility...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Set Your Refrigerator
Don’t keep your refrigerator too cold. The Department of Energy recommends a temperature setting of 35 to 38 degrees for the fresh food compartment and zero degrees for the freezer. Make sure the refrigerator doors are sealed airtight to maximize efficiency. Source:...
Energy Efficiency Tip – Use Wool or Rubber Dryer Balls
Use wool or rubber dryer balls in the clothes dryer to reduce drying time and static. Wool dryer balls can also absorb extra moisture. These are an efficient alternative to dryer sheets, which can create buildup on the dryer’s filter and reduce air circulation. If you...
Five Ways to Stay Cozy this Winter
Baby, it's cold outside! When you're feeling chilly at home, there are several budget-friendly ways you can keep comfortable without turning up the thermostat. Here are five easy ways to stay cozy this winter. Whether you’re experiencing extremely cold...
2021 Energy Efficiency Calendar
There are so many ways you can save energy! Saving energy helps reduce your family’s monthly bills – and it helps our environment. Change your energy use habits by following the monthly tips below. Keep this calendar (PDF below) on your refrigerator to remind family...
Electricity Brings Everyday Value
Even though we work in the energy industry, like most people, we still don’t think much about the electricity we use. We expect the lights to turn on when we flip the switch and the coffeemaker to work each morning. Because electricity is so abundant, we don’t think...
Put The Kids In Charge of Energy Savings
Here's a fun way to teach your kids or grandkids about saving energy. Download and print this PDF file and hang it on the refrigerator. Assign an Energy Super Hero to each task. Put a different person in charge each week and have them mark that their task is done....