Iowa Electric Cooperative Living

Announcing the 2023 Shine the Light Winners

Driven by their commitment to community, the Touchstone Energy^® Cooperatives of Iowa held their third-annual Shine the Light contest in June to celebrate local volunteers. Meet this year's winners, who are each making a positive difference in their community.

Emergency Preparation Begins with Personal Planning

September is National Preparedness Month. One of the most important steps in preparation is to have emergency supplies on hand. The following are tips to help you or loved ones create an emergency kit.

Selecting Energy-Efficient Windows

Upgrading or improving your windows is an important component of your home’s energy efficiency. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heat gain and loss through windows consume 25% to 30% of residential heating and cooling energy use.

Energy Saving
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Have Your Furnace Inspected!

Fall is the perfect time to schedule a tune-up for your heating system. Combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with recommended insulation, air sealing and thermostat settings can save about 30% on your energy bills.

September Recipe
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New Year's Resolution Recipes

This month, we're looking for readers' best New Year's Resolution recipes for our January issue. If we print your recipe, you'll receive a $25 bill credit from your Iowa electric co-op!

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Editor's Choice Contest

Win a WiFi Smart Weather Station!

This personal weather station allows monitoring of your home and backyard weather conditions with the brilliant, easy-to-read LCD color display. Monitor many important indoor and outdoor conditions.

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