Factors That Impact Electricity Prices
When asked what impacts electricity prices, many utilities talk about how the daily cost of living seems to have increased across the...
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Smart Choices
- Aug 22
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: Energy-Efficient Clothes Dryers
High-performance clothes dryers save energy by only supplying the necessary amount of heat required by the load.
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Smart Choices
- Jul 16
- 2 min
Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use
How much electricity does the average household use in a year? And are there ways to decrease electricity use?
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Harrison County REC
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Let’s Beat the Peak Together this Summer. A message from CEO, Joe Farley
As a member of Harrison County REC, you know how to make smart energy choices that help you save money. But did you know that when you...
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Smart Choices
- Jun 14
- 2 min
Air Source Heat Pumps Are Comfortably Efficient
Air Source Heat Pumps can provide highly efficient comfort for your home all year long.
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Harrison County REC
- May 23
- 3 min
Beat the Heat and Peak this Summer!
What is “Peak Demand” or “Peak Energy Times”? The time frame where the population is using electricity at the same time is what we refer...
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Smart Choices
- May 15
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: Time-of-Day Savings
What are some simple ways to shift energy use to off-peak hours?
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Harrison County REC
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Join us on the 2023 Energy Trail Tour
Harrison County Rural Electric Cooperative and Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative invite you to join us for one of three Energy Trail Tours...
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Smart Choices
- Apr 7
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: Cooling with Fans
Do ceiling fans cool the room itself or the occupants? Ask the expert!
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Smart Choices
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: LEDs in Enclosed Fixtures
Can you use LED bulbs in enclosed light fixtures?
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Smart Choices
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
A well-designed landscape will add beauty to your home and can help save on heating and cooling costs.
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Smart Choices
- Mar 17
- 1 min
Save Money on a Heat Pump Installation
Federal tax credits and incentives from your electric co-op make heat pump installation more economical than ever before.
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Smart Choices
- Feb 13
- 4 min
Good News About Air-Source Heat Pumps
Take a closer look at air-source heat pumps as an energy-efficient and money-saving HVAC alternative.
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Smart Choices
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Dos and Don'ts of Going Solar
Considering installing solar panels on your house? Here’s what you should do first.
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Harrison County REC
- Jan 31
- 4 min
Winter Reliability: Serving your Energy Needs in Western Iowa
The topic of reliable and affordable power is a newsworthy one. When temperatures drop, the available power supply becomes a prominent news.
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Harrison County REC
- Jan 31
- 2 min
This winter, it's time to beat the peak!
Our connected lives are increasingly dependent on more electricity to function. Check out this month's #SmartChoices article to learn more!
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Smart Choices
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: Low-Flow Showerheads
How much can you save by installing low-flow showerheads?
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Smart Choices
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
6 Resolutions 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.
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Smart Choices
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Building Trades Professionals: Register Now for the 2023 Momentum is Building Conference
Building trades professionals: Find details of this annual conference for CEUs and the latest energy-efficiency building updates.
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Smart Choices
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
Holiday Cooking: Simple Ways to Save
Enjoy a happy holiday season and lower energy bills with these simple cost-saving cooking tips.
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