TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY SAVINGS

Lower your energy costs with a heat pump water heater!

Most homeowners who have heat pumps use them to heat and cool their homes. However, a heat pump also can be used to heat water. Heat pumps use compressors, refrigerant, heat exchangers and the difference in outside air temperature versus indoor temperatures to produce heating and cooling.  

A heat pump water heater (HPWH) works like a refrigerator in reverse.  It absorbs heat from the surrounding air using it to heat water within the tank. Because the HPWH uses heat pump technology, it can be 2 to 3 times more efficient than a traditional resistance electric water heater. This means it will cost you less to produce hot water for your home.  Ask your local electric cooperative if you might qualify for a $500 rebate on a new heat pump water heater!  Learn more from our blog.

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Be efficient and save

The average home spends about $2,200 on energy bills annually. ENERGY STAR® appliances unite advanced technologies that use up to 50 percent less energy and water than standard appliance models.

Every appliance comes with two price tags: the purchase price and the cost of operating the product. ENERGY STAR® certified appliances help save money on operating costs by reducing energy use without sacrificing performance.  Look for the ENERGY STAR® label when shopping for your next appliance.

Energy Star appliances

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make your home smart

An advanced thermostat, also referred to as a smart or connected thermostat, can give you more control over the way your home uses energy, both at home and away.

A smart thermostat connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network. After installation, you input the basics of your schedule and desired temperatures. Over time, as you change the settings, it learns your schedule and adjusts to reduce your energy use.

Check with your local electric cooperative to see if rebates are available. 

Advanced thermostats

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Spend less, save more

You don't have to spend a lot of money to save energy.  Our blog can give you tips.

On average, a new ENERGY STAR® clothes washer uses 316 kilowatt-hours of electricity and can save you about $35 a year on your utility bill compared to a standard model, especially if you use cold water. 

Reduce cooking energy costs by as much as 80 percent by using a microwave for small portions instead of your oven; and use the correct size pot on electric stove burners to save about $36 every year. 

Appliances

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Don't burn money heating water

The average household spends up to $600 per year on water heating, making it the second largest energy expenditure behind heating and cooling. New ENERGY STAR® heat pump water heaters include smart design features that offer significant improvements in efficiency and performance. While these systems typically have higher initial costs than conventional water heaters, heat pump water heaters will pay for themselves in two to three years.  And with our Bonus Savings program, you may qualify for a $500 rebate. 

Heat pump water heaters

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Phantoms lurking

Did you know you may have phantoms in your home? Not the ghosts and goblins you see in movies and during Halloween, but energy phantoms. Some people also call them energy vampires. These vampires are appliances that draw energy (phantom load) when plugged-in but not in use.  In an average home, up to 8 percent of the total electric use comes from 'phantom loads' — devices that use power even when turned off.  To find out how much phantoms are costing you, click the phantom load calculator or read our blog. 

Phantom load calculator

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ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostats

Smart thermostats that earn the ENERGY STAR label have been independently certified to deliver energy savings.

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