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Smart Choices
- Nov 13
- 1 min
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
Tips to keep your family bright, happy, and safe this holiday season.
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Smart Choices
- Nov 13
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: High Energy Bills
Energy costs vary, but we list some common reasons why they may suddenly increase.
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Smart Choices
- Oct 16
- 3 min
Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?
Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?
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Smart Choices
- Oct 16
- 1 min
In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers
You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.
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Smart Choices
- Oct 16
- 2 min
Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards
Electric heaters can make your home cozy, but they come with risks. Learn how to stay safe and warm.
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Smart Choices
- Sep 13
- 2 min
Tips to Protect Your Family Against Cyber Attacks
These 10 tips will help protect you and your family from falling victim to anyone trying to prey upon your personal data or information.
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Smart Choices
- Sep 12
- 3 min
Celebrating National Co-op Month
Electric co-ops exist to serve our members, with affordable, reliable energy and following these 7 cooperative principles.
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Smart Choices
- Sep 11
- 2 min
Ask an Expert: Changing Furnace Filters
Perform this routine task for better indoor air quality and for HVAC efficiency.
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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
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Your Home: Maintenance Tips for Fall
Here are some simple maintenance tips that will help your family stay safe and comfortable as the season changes.
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Smart Choices
- Aug 10
- 3 min
Stay Safe During Harvest
Harvest time is a dangerous time. Follow these tips around electrical lines and equipment, and be careful of possible entanglements or...
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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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Smart Choices
- Jul 15
- 1 min
Back to School Safety: Tips for Driving and Walking in School Zones
It's important to be cautious while driving in school zones as large numbers of students are making their way to and from school.
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Smart Choices
- Jul 13
- 1 min
Connect with Us at the Iowa State Fair
We look forward to connecting with our cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20.
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Smart Choices
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Smart Choices
- Jun 12
- 1 min
Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
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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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Smart Choices
- Apr 7
- 1 min
2023 Shine the Light Contest
: Iowa cooperatives celebrate community volunteers with third annual Shine the Light contest.
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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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