Smart Choices Energy Efficiency Newsletter

Stay safe as you go over the river and through the woods this holiday season with these winter weather driving tips.

Follow these tips to operate your generator safely in the event of a power outage.

To ensure your holiday season remains cheerful, keep the following safety tips in mind when decorating your home.

This National Cooperative Month, we challenge you to discover everything your cooperative membership offers.

Stay vigilant, and make cybersecurity a priority for you and your family with these six simple tips.

End your energy nightmares by conjuring these tips and wake up to a more efficient home and lower energy bills.

Here are some simple maintenance tips to help your family stay safe and comfortable as the seasons change.

As Iowa farmers prepare for another busy harvest season, we want to remind everyone about a critical safety message that could save your life: Look Up and Live.

Safe Fields. Powerful Yields. reminds agricultural producers to be aware of power lines near their operations.

August 11 (8/11) is National Safe Digging Day. If you are working on an outdoor project, be aware that careless digging can pose a threat to people, pipelines, and underground facilities. Follow these 5 steps before "digging in!"

Iowa’s Touchstone Energy electric cooperatives will be in the Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the 2025 Iowa State Fair August 7-17. Connect with us for electric safety tips and treats for the kids!

The kids are headed back to school. As your family routine changes, you can reduce your energy costs with these simple tips.

The Fourth of July holiday is a time for fellowship with family and friends, but we also want to make sure our members focus on safety.

Even small adjustments in your daily routine can make a significant difference in energy use when we work together.

Don’t sweat high summer energy bills when you follow these six energy-saving tips!

Nominate someone making a difference in your community for the Shine the Light contest by June 30, and they could win $3,000 for their local charity or nonprofit.

By preparing now, we can all weather summer storms more safely and comfortably. Our cooperative is committed to keeping the lights on and restoring power quickly when nature has other plans.

In May, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment. What does this mean for western Iowa?

Do these everyday energy-wasting habits seem familiar? Save money by changing your routine.

Keep utility poles free from personal materials such as balloons, fliers, and metal objects to keep our utility workers safe.