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Home Cooling Energy Tips

Summertime brings longer days, barbeques, and tan lines, but not everything is fun in the sun. Trying to keep your home cool can mean higher energy costs. Follow these tips to start saving energy and money! 1. Here's a…

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Top 5 Water Saving Tips

The combination of high temperatures and low rainfall at the end of the summer means your lawn needs more water than usual to look its best. Read on to learn five ways to keep your utility bill in check…

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Top 5 Back-To-School Energy Tips

Back-to-school time can be a busy, expensive time, too. Don’t forget these simple tips to save money while everyone is on the go. 1. Set the Thermostat Higher. It’s a common misconception that turning your air conditioner on and…

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Home Cooling Energy Tips 2

Summertime brings longer days, barbeques, and tan lines, but not everything is fun in the sun. Trying to keep your home cool can mean higher energy costs. Follow these tips to start saving energy and money! 1. Here's a…

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Stay Safe During Summer Storms

Summer has arrived and with it comes the possibility of dangerous summer storms. Here are a few tips from the American Red Cross to keep you and your family safe! Stay alert. Watch for signs of a storm and listen…

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Energy Tips for June

June 20th marks the official start of summer this year. Get your home ready for the transition from spring rain to summer heat with these five tips-- and save some money in the process!1. Freshen your filter.The dogs days of…

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Plug into Safety

Plug into Safety May is electrical safety month! We all depend on electricity to power our lives, but accidents can happen when electricity is improperly used. We care deeply about the safety of our members, and this month, we encourage…

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2017 Scholar of the Year Banquet

Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota honored some of the area’s most impressive high school seniors Saturday, April 29, during the 15th annual Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Year banquet and recognition on the campus of…

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Energy Tips for May

The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, flowers are in bloom and our energy-saving tips for May are here! 1. Reverse course. In the summer, set your ceiling fan to turn counterclockwise. This will pull warm…

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5 Safety Tips for Spring Projects

Spring is in the air! Are you planning any outdoor projects? Landscaping, installing a mailbox or fence, or building a deck are some of the popular plans for homeowners each year. Make sure to call 811 a few days before…