The cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one you don't use.  Conserving energy means adjusting your daily habits and lifestyles to use less energy.  It is often assumed to mean "going without", but in reality, energy conservation is more about eliminating wasteful energy use.

Resources to Help You Conserve

• 101 Low-Cost / No-Cost Energy Saving Measures 
• Use Energy Wisely 
• Iowa Energy Center Home Series
• Energy eNewsletter from Pella Cooperative Electric

Web Resources

• www.TogetherWeSave.com
• Touchstone Energy® Savers
• Touchstone Energy® Kids Zone
• ENERGY STAR®
• U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Savers
• U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Savers Blog
• UseElectricWisely.com

Did You Know?

1. Conservation is the lease expensive way to reduce your energy use.
2. According to ENERGY STAR®, consumers can save $180 per year by properly setting their thermostats and maintaining those settings.  Turn the temperature up in the summer and down in the winter.
3. Many electronics and appliances use electricity even when they're not turned on.  Computers, televisions, small kitchen appliances, and cell phone or camera chargers are the main culprits of "phantom" energy use.  Unplug them when they're not in use, or connect them to a power strip that can be turned on when needed.
4. You can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs by properly sealing your home, according to ENERGY STAR®.
5. By taking steps to conserve energy in your home, you'll not only save money on your energy bills, you'll also help the environment.

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