Energy Efficiency

As fuel costs for home heating increases, members are looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient. TEC has several tools and websites available to help you make decisions regarding energy efficiency.

MyMeter is a free online tool that helps you manage your energy bill. Sign up to view daily and monthly home energy use data, set and track energy conservation goals and much more.

Visit the Co-op eStore to purchase a P3 power usage meter (Kill A Watt) to plug your appliances into and asses how efficient they are.

Visit "Together We Save" to see how the little changes add up. At "Together We Save" you can go room by room to see how little things like adding insulation, turning off lights and lowering your thermostat can make a big difference on your energy bill.

Sign up for TEC's Questline eNewsletter. It is filled with great informaion on ways to lower your energy use and save money. In addition to timely and relevent articles -- the eNewsletter comes complete with a searchable energy eLibrary; a set of energy Quick-Tips; and HVAC, home energy use and carbon-footprint calculators - all geared toward helping you better manage your energy.

Home Energy Savings Guide (1.54 MB) This Home Energy Savings Guide is a starting point to get you on the way toward better energy management for your home. In this booklet you’ll find valuable tips designed to create greater home comfort and improve performance. There is a list of additional resources located at the end of this booklet.

Use Energy Wisely Guide (429 KB) Use this guide to create an awareness of your lifestyle and learn what effects it can have on your energy budget. Make this your first step to better energy management.

Visit the Energy Audits portion of our site for information on having a professional audit conducted or for an online link to a do-it-yourself audit.

One of the best and easiest ways to save money on your energy bill is to make sure that your home is properly sealed. Hidden cracks and improper insulation in your home can amount to as much heat loss as having a window open all year round. "Seal the Deal" is a short do-it-yourself video that shows what you can do to seal those small cracks and insulate your house to reduce your energy bill. Click here to view the video.

Visit Touchstone Energy Savers. Your one-stop connection to valuable tools, resources and information to help you create a more energy efficient home.

Try out the Light Bulb Energy Saver calculator to find out how much you can save by switching from regular incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents.

There are many things you can do in your home to make it more energy efficient. Take the Touchstone Energy Home tour to find ways to save energy.

Visit Touchstone Energy's Business Energy Advisor for information on a wide variety of energy-consuming equipment and building components that will help you keep your facilities running at peak efficiency.

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