Welcome to summer — may the good times roll! Just in time, here’s the summer edition of Good Energy, your seasonal tip sheet on being comfortable and saving money on energy bills when the dog days arrive. Iowa gets hot and humid, and this year – with El Niño sauntering in on top of a …
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Open those windows! It’s springtime in Iowa, time to open windows and let the fresh air in! Welcome to the Spring issue of Good Energy, a tip sheet on lowering energy use especially for residents of Johnson County. In this issue, you’ll find short articles (with links to longer articles for the deep divers) on household …
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Holiday lights are brightening Johnson County, a sparkling sight on the shortest days of the year. To help you stay cozy, while holding down rising heating bills predicted by the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), this winter solstice edition of Good Energy focuses on four energy-saving strategies – some as simple as throwing a rug down in front …
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Welcome to the fall issue of Good Energy, a seasonal tip sheet on managing household energy use. As gas prices at the pump fall, prices for natural gas are climbing to the highest levels in a decade. This issue includes an Autumn To-Do checklist from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as well as spotlights on …
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Summer! Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! Not surprisingly, Johnson County could see some serious heat in the next couple months: the National Weather Service forecasts a 1-in-3 chance of a warmer, drier summer than normal and, recently, the regional electricity transmission company sent up red flags about rising risks of brownouts in the Upper Midwest. …
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Finally! The northern hemisphere is tilting back toward the sun — longer days, warmer temperatures – ending a bitterly cold winter and shockingly high heating costs. Stow the snow shovel, wrap up the rug extender, raise the windows, and fill your lungs with springtime! Cue Good Energy, a seasonal guide to increasing comfort and lowering energy …
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