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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
- 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
- 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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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
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Spring Planting Safety
Prepare your equipment and review your safety plans for the planting season.
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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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