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Energy-Saving Tip of the Week

Energy-Saving Tip of the Week
Electric water heaters often have two thermostats – one for the upper heating element and one for the lower heating element. Make sure both thermostats are set to 120 degrees. However, before removing the access panels on the water heater to reach the thermostats, turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker panel.

Cut drying time and energy bills

Left Sidebar Bottom Content Fluff bulky items such as towels, sheets and heavy clothing before you put them in the clothes dryer. Then you’ll be able to run a shorter cycle, because these items will dry faster.

GET INVOLVED! Congress is about to start debate on a climate change bill that could significantly raise your monthly utility bill. Urge your U.S. representative and senators to keep electric bills affordable! Click here to send a message to your lawmakers NOW.

Incandescent … CFL … LED – when you go shopping for lightbulbs today, you’re faced with a variety of choices.
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Insulation works all year long to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. » Read more

Trees may seem harmless on a calm, sunny day. But add a bit of wind or ice on a stormy night and those towering pillars may threaten your home’s electric supply. » Read more

 

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A package of inexpensive energy-savers
Many products promise to help you reduce your utility bills, but their purchase prices are so high that the payback seems to take forever.
Just the opposite is true with these energy and water savers.
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Take an energy-saving tour of your home

Right Sidebar Top Content Iowa's Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives can help you save energy and reduce your monthly power bills. Check the interactive Web site at
Together We Save.

Stop cold air leaks
under exterior doors

Right Sidebar Bottom Content Adjust the threshold under each exterior door to eliminate cold air leaks. If you think there’s an air leak but you’re not quite sure, place a dollar bill on the threshold and close the door. If you easily can pull out the dollar bill, adjust the threshold until it fits tightly against the bottom of the door. If the threshold is damaged or isn’t adjustable, replace it with a new one in the appropriate style.