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Quick DIY Energy-Efficient Tips

Low-Cost and No-Cost Ways to Save Energy in Your Home

  • Install a programmable thermostat to keep your house comfortable.

  • Use LED light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR® label.

  • Use the microwave instead of the oven.

  • Unplug phone and tablet chargers when not in use.

  • Replace furnace filters regularly.

  • Wash clothes in cold water.

  • Hang clothes out instead of using dryer.

  • Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Install low flow shower heads.

  • Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes.

  • Use a Smart Strip to power your TV, video games, cable box.

  • Install weather stripping or caulk around doors and windows.

  • Look for the ENERGY STAR label on home appliances and products.

Visit our resources library to download brochures about energy-efficiency.

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  • Home
  • Account Services
    • Account Management
      • Start Stop Transfer Upgrade
      • Login/Register Your Account
      • View My Usage
      • Mobile App
      • Payment Options
      • About Your Bill
        • Bill Sample
        • Terms on Your Bill
      • Rates
      • Avoid Late Fees & Disconnects
      • Service Calls & Charges
      • Avoid Peak Hours
    • Member Services
      • Member Programs
        • Notify Landlord Before Disconnect
        • Support Iowa Renewable Energy
        • Helping Hand Reminder
        • RECare Program
      • Outdoor/Security Lighting
      • Member Information Update Request
      • Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
      • Tree Trimming
      • Patronage Dividends
      • How Electricity Reaches You
      • Co-op Connections Program
      • Keep Your Bill Affordable
      • Terms & Conditions (Tariff)
  • Manage Energy
    • Save Energy & Money
      • Rebate Forms
      • Residential Heat Rate
      • Appliance Recycling
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Residential Incentives
      • Agricultural Incentives
      • Commercial Incentives
    • Smart Electrification
      • Renewables
        • On-Site Generation Facilities
        • Support Iowa Renewables
      • Smart Technologies
        • AMI & Smart Meters
        • View My Usage
      • Beneficial Electrification
    • Electric Efficiency Assets
      • Heating & Cooling
        • Electric Heat Calculator
      • Water Heaters
      • Lighting
      • Together We Save
      • Quick DIY Energy-Efficient Tips
      • Energy Calculators & Resources
      • ECI REC's Commitment to Energy Efficiency
  • Outages & Safety
    • Outages
      • If an Outage Occurs
      • ECI REC Outage Map
      • IAEC Outage Map
      • Outage Center
    • Safety
      • Call Before You Dig-811
      • Damaged Electric Facilities
      • Grain Bin Safety
      • Backup Generator
      • Safety Videos
      • Safety & Outage Tips
  • Community & News
    • Youth/Community Program
      • Scholarships
      • Youth Tour - Washington, D.C.
      • Safety Education
      • Community Reinvestment Fund
      • Revolving Loan Fund
    • News & Resources
      • Member Newsletter
      • eNewsletters
      • Bill Inserts
      • Literature, Brochures, and Guides
      • Iowa Electric Cooperative Living
      • News & Media Inquires
      • Library
  • The Cooperative
    • Grassroots Advocacy
      • ACRE/FORE
      • Legislation Update
    • Cooperative Difference
      • Guiding Principles
      • Democratic Governance
      • The Non-Profit Advantage
      • Co-op Membership
      • About Touchstone Energy®
      • Member Survey
      • Annual Meeting of Members
    • About Your Cooperative
      • About ECI REC
      • Service Territory Map
      • Management Team/Directory
      • Your Board of Directors
      • Where's the Power Come From
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
      • Careers