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Smart Choices
Jun 13, 2023
Air Source Heat Pumps Are Comfortably Efficient
Air Source Heat Pumps can provide highly efficient comfort for your home all year long.
Smart Choices
Jun 12, 2023
Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
Smart Choices
May 15, 2023
How Do They Do That: Electric Vehicles
How do electric vehicles provide clean, high-performance driving? Peek under the hood and find out!
Smart Choices
May 15, 2023
Ask an Expert: Time-of-Day Savings
What are some simple ways to shift energy use to off-peak hours?
Smart Choices
Apr 13, 2023
National Electrical Safety Month
Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.
Smart Choices
Apr 7, 2023
2023 Shine the Light Contest
Iowa cooperatives celebrate community volunteers with third annual Shine the Light contest.
Smart Choices
Mar 23, 2023
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
A well-designed landscape will add beauty to your home and can help save on heating and cooling costs.
Smart Choices
Dec 7, 2022
6 Resolution for a Greener New year
The New Year is the perfect time to begin living more sustainably. These tips are a great place to start.
Smart Choices
Dec 7, 2022
Beware of Energy Bill Scams
Learn how to recognize energy bill scams and what you can do to protect yourself.
Smart Choices
Dec 7, 2022
Ask an Expert: Code Requirements for Home EV Chargers
What are the code requirements for home electric vehicle charging stations?
Smart Choices
Nov 21, 2022
12 Holiday Safety Tips
To keep your holiday season merry instead of disastrous, follow these electrical safety precautions.
Smart Choices
Oct 16, 2022
Test Your GFCI Outlets
This essential outlet feature needs to be checked once a month.
Smart Choices
Oct 11, 2022
Air Conditioner and Fan Safety
Summer is "coming in hot!" Learn more about air conditioner and fan safety in July's Smart Choices article.
Smart Choices
Sep 29, 2022
Don’t Electrify Your Hunting Experience
Along with traditional hunter safety rules, follow these electrical safety tips for safer hunting this fall.
Smart Choices
Sep 28, 2022
"Fall" for Slow Cookers Again this Autumn
Fall is a time for comfort foods. And what could provide more comfort than dinner slowly simmering in a trusty slow cooker?
Smart Choices
Aug 30, 2022
Harvest Safety
Harvesting crops poses especially high risk for farmers. Follow these suggestions for taking care of yourself and others working with you.
Smart Choices
Jun 30, 2022
Celebrate July 4 Safely!
Independence Day celebrations often also mean the purchase & use of fireworks in your July 4th celebrations! Read more firework safety tips!
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May 7, 2022
Beware of "Save Big" Claims on Energy Bills
Beware of energy saving schemes that sound too-good-to-be-true. That free dinner could cost more than you bargained for!
Smart Choices
Mar 18, 2022
Stay Safe During a Tornado Season
Tornadoes are dangerous and unpredictable. Do all you can to stay safe before, during, and after storms develop.
Smart Choices
Mar 16, 2022
Rechargeable Batteries: Are They Worth It?
There are pros and cons to ditching disposables and switching to rechargeable batteries. Read on for details on what to consider.
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