Summer Tips

Heating and cooling account for about half the energy used in a typical home, so it’s a great place to use less energy. When used wisely, your thermostat can help reduce wasted energy. 

In many homes, about half of the conditioned air leaks to the outside every hour. The good news, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, or if you’re hesitant to invite contractors into your home right now, is that you can seal air leaks on your own with a little time and effort. 

Invest in tried and true tips before exploring high-tech possibilities

You pay for the amount of energy used, as well as when it's used.

An electric air source heat pump can be a cost-effective alternative to electric resistance heat that’s used in furnaces, baseboard heaters and wall units.

These home projects could add up to big savings on your power bill!

Swimming pools have the reputation of being energy hogs, but high electric bills are not inevitable.

Many of these no-nonsense tips from Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives won’t cost you a dime to do, but they’ll save you plenty when your power bill arrives!

Late winter and early spring are great times to think about changes you want to make to your home’s landscape. 

Making a few minor changes in your daily habits at home can help you reduce your need for air-conditioning and add to energy savings during the dog days of summer.