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Energy Savings Tip – Seal Air Leaks
An easy way to save energy is to seal air leaks and holes where plumbing pipes run through walls in your home. You can...
Avoid Distractions While Driving
Some temptations are hard to resist. While driving, we typically hear that “ding” on our phone, alerting us to a text...
Large Appliance Energy Savings Tips
Did you know the combined use of large appliances like dishwashers, clothes dryers, and washing machines account for the largest percentage of electricity use in the average U.S. home? Take small steps to save energy when using these appliances. Only run full loads in...
VIDEO-Extreme Temperature Impacts
Here is a video that explains how higher temperatures impact your energy usage and your bill. #24-26-115
How is Power Restored?
Electricity is part of our everyday lives and we end up taking it for granted. We expect electric power to be there when we wake up to an alarm, brew our coffee, check our email, heat our water, cook our breakfast and nearly everything else we do throughout the day....
Severe Weather and Downed Power Lines
Severe weather can cause damage to power lines and utility poles. You should take caution if you come across any downed power lines. “If you see a downed power line, call 911 to report it immediately and stay away. There is no way to tell if a line is energized...
Trip Wire Alerts from Heartland Security
The latest security cameras from Alarm.com use video analytics technology that helps pinpoint only the events that matter to you. This technology can recognize the difference between important activity versus other events. Rather than get alerted every time...
Heartland Security Offers A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
We are about a month into the new year and if you've made a New Year's Resolution; are you keeping it? It's easier said than done, but if you stick with it, you've made more progress than a lot of people. The biggest thing is to make your resolution attainable and...
2021 Annual Coloring Contest
These are the winners of the 2021 coloring contest. Each winner in the 2-12 age groups received a $10 Walmart gift card. Age 2-Lydia T Age 3-Lucas C Age 4-Everly H Age 5-Ruth T Age 6-Maci R Age 7-Linnea W Age 8-Hailey M Age 9-Myles H Age 10-Mesa S Age 11-Paylin K Age...
The power of Minnesota’s electric co-ops: By members, for members
If you’ve ever traveled up north, visited a cabin or farm, gone camping or otherwise left town, there is a good chance you ventured into the parts of Minnesota served by electric cooperatives. Among the seven principles that guide all co-ops is “concern for...
Home Charging Options for Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) owners have multiple options for charging their vehicle at home. There are three common EV charging levels: Level One, Level Two and DC Fast Charge. Level One Charging Level One is the most basic charging level. If you choose this option, your EV...