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.
top of page
Smart Choices
Aug 10, 2023
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 falls
Smart Choices
Jul 16, 2023
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?
Smart Choices
Jul 15, 2023
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.
Smart Choices
Jul 13, 2023
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.
Smart Choices
Jun 19, 2023
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
Smart Choices
Jun 14, 2023
Air Source Heat Pumps Are Comfortably Efficient
Air Source Heat Pumps can provide highly efficient comfort for your home all year long.
Smart Choices
Jun 13, 2023
Ask an Expert: Grill it Safe This Summer
Stay safe this summer with grilling safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.
Smart Choices
May 15, 2023
Electric Safety While Boating
Water and electricity don’t mix. If you own a boat, follow these 6 safety tips.
Smart Choices
May 15, 2023
How Do They Do That: Electric Vehicles
How do electric vehicles provide clean, high-performance driving? Peek under the hood and find out!
Smart Choices
May 15, 2023
Ask an Expert: Time-of-Day Savings
What are some simple ways to shift energy use to off-peak hours?
Smart Choices
Apr 13, 2023
National Electrical Safety Month
Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.
Smart Choices
Apr 7, 2023
2023 Shine the Light Contest
Iowa cooperatives celebrate community volunteers with third annual Shine the Light contest.
Smart Choices
Apr 7, 2023
Ask an Expert: Cooling with Fans
Do ceiling fans cool the room itself or the occupants? Ask the expert!
Smart Choices
Mar 23, 2023
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
A well-designed landscape will add beauty to your home and can help save on heating and cooling costs.
Smart Choices
Feb 13, 2023
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.
Smart Choices
Feb 7, 2023
Do's and Don'ts of Going Solar
Considering installing solar panels on your house? Here’s what you should do first.
Smart Choices
Dec 7, 2022
6 Resolution 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.
Smart Choices
Nov 21, 2022
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.
Smart Choices
Nov 21, 2022
Holiday Cooking: Simple Ways to Save
Enjoy a happy holiday season and lower energy bills with these simple cost-saving cooking tips.