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Energy Efficiency

Becoming Energy Wise is about a lot more than changing a light bulb. You have complete control over how much your utility bills are each month. Every lifestyle decision you make will have an impact on your bottom line. It comes down to weighing how much you want to pay for your comfort level, and when do you want to pay for it. 

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Questline Energy Efficiency Tips

Call 811 Before You Dig

It's important to call 811 before you dig. But who's behind the 811 number and what do those little colored flags mean?

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Electrical Safety Month: Protect Your Home

May is National Electrical Safety Month. Use these tips to stay safe, inside and out.

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Tech Minute: Battery Energy Storage

Learn how innovations in battery energy storage will help change our energy future.

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How Electric Vehicles Can Benefit Your Business

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Sustainable Landscaping: 5 Eco-Friendly Yard Ideas

By changing a few of your habits, you can great a green yardscape that protects the environment and helps you save money.

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Spring Cleaning for Energy Savings

Keep these simple energy-saving tips in mind as you're chasing those dust bunnies around this spring.

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5 Ways to Save Energy at Home Using Your Smartphone

Connected smart devices and smartphone apps bring efficiency to your fingertips.

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Home Improvement Projects to Tackle This Winter

Stuck inside due to cold weather? Now's the perfect time to reduce your winter energy bills with these simple indoor projects.

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7 Energy-Saving Habits Your Business Should Adopt

Small changes, big impact. Discover seven energy-saving habits that will help reduce your operating costs.

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Is Cooking Eating Up Your Energy Dollars?

Home cooking is a great way to make healthy and flavorful meals, but careless habits can be a recipe for energy waste.

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Tax Credits Help Pay for Home Energy Upgrades

If you are looking to make upgrades that will improve your home's energy efficiency, a variety of tax credits are available to help.

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5 Ways to Save With Affordable Energy Upgrades

Here are five affordable home energy upgrades that can pay for themselves quickly by lowering your bills.

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5 Ways to Save With Budget-Friendly Upgrades

Energy-efficiency upgrades don't have to bust your budget. Use these five low-cost tips to save energy and improve your bottom line.

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Your Facility: Solving Winter Comfort Complaints

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4 Signs Your House is Haunted — Or Wasting Energy

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8 Tips for Safer Holiday Lighting Displays

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Busted! 5 Common Myths About Going Electric

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Signs You May Need a New Heating System

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Thanksgiving Meals: Recipe for Savings

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Fall for Energy Savings

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Emergency Supply Kit: What Should You Include?

Experts recommend preparing an emergency supply kit, but what exactly should you pack for an emergency?

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Safety Quick Tip: Extension Cords

Extension cords aren't meant for permanent use. Learn how you can plug in safely.

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Affordable Ways to Live More Sustainably

Looking to go green without spending a lot of green? These low-cost measures are your ticket to sustainability at a sustainable cost.

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Hot Environments: How to Keep Workers Safe

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Remodeling? Build in Energy Efficiency

A home renovation project is a great chance to remake your energy bills as well.

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High Bills? Start Saving Energy Today

Don’t let high energy bills get you down. Use these low-cost tips to start saving today.

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Keeping Outdoor Workers Safe in Hot Weather

Working in extreme heat can be hazardous. Learn the warning signs of heat-related illnesses.

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How to Keep Your Upstairs Cool in the Summer

Stop sweating it out on your second floor. This video shows how you can stay cool and save all season long.

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Is Your Facility Ready for Summer?

Summer can bring extreme temperatures, high humidity levels and sudden storms to your facility. Are you prepared?

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6 Easy Conservation Tips for Renters

Give your energy bills a new lease on life with these simple cost-saving measures.

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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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811: Make That Call Before You Break Ground

Planning a facility expansion or outdoor landscaping project that involves digging? Calling 811 is a smart business decision.

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Navigating EVs: Home Charging

Discover the many perks of EV home charging, including convenience, affordability and safety.

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Beware of Energy Bill Scams

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Heat Pump Water Heaters are Efficient and Sustainable

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Business Lighting Upgrades: Do's and Don'ts

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Home Vehicle Charging: 5 Things You Should Know

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Is a Geothermal Heat Pump Right for You?

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High Energy Bills? Use These No-Cost Savings Tips

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Breaking Down Home Energy Use

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Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

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You Can Prep Your Home For Winter

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Energy Tax Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act

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Keep Your Cool: Staying Safe in Hot Weather

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Back to School, Back to Energy Savings

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4 Reasons Why Your Business Should Get an Energy Audit

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5 Ways Smart Technology Can Make Your Life Better

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Bright Ideas: Going Greener with Electrification

Learn how going electric can reduce your environmental footprint, improve operations and power your bottom line.

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  • My Account
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      • Capital Credits
      • Contact Us
      • 2024 Rate Restructuring
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      • Demand Information
      • Understanding your Bill
      • PrePaid Advantage Program
      • Bill Payment Assistance
    • Outage Information
      • Outage Information
      • Outage Map
      • Right-of-Way Procedures
  • My Cooperative
    • News and Events
      • News
      • Publications
      • Annual Meeting
      • Annual Reports
      • Co-ops Vote
    • About EIEC
      • About Us
      • Board of Directors
      • Employees
      • Service Territory
      • Employment
    • Co-op Information
      • What Makes Co-ops Different?
      • Power Supply
      • Governance
      • Touchstone Energy
  • My Community
    • Community Involvement
      • Co-op Connections
      • Request a Speaker
      • Sharing Success Program
      • Grassroots Advocacy
    • Educational Programs
      • Empowering Education Grant Program
      • Youth to Washington Program
      • School Presentations
      • IEC Scholarship Program
  • Energy Solutions
    • Save Money
      • Energy Efficiency
      • Together We Save
      • Geothermal & Air-Source Heat Pumps
      • Insulation
      • Request an Energy Evaluation
    • Energy Programs
      • Heat Pump Rebate Program
      • Business Development
      • Standby Generators
      • Electric Vehicles
    • Renewable Energy
      • General Information
      • Net Metering
      • Net Billing
      • Qualifying Facilities
      • Bright Options Solar
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Tips
    • Storm Safety
    • Safety Quiz
    • Outdoor Lighting