Air Source Heat Pump & Mini-Split/Ductless

Make sure outdoor fan unit is away from unruly garden plants.

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Air-Conditioner Room Unit

Tip: Proper sizing is important: a small unit dehumidifies better than a large one that cycles on and off frequently.

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Air-Conditioner: Recycling

Your local utility offers a recycling rebate for a room unit.

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Due to meeting 2019 spending goals, Blue Earth rebates are suspended until 2020.

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Ceiling Fan

Increase air-conditioner settings by 3 to 5 degrees with no loss of comfort using ceiling fans.

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Central AC/Air Source Heat Pump Tune-Up

Have a professional check and clean your system every year or two. Your utility offers a rebate when doing so.

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Central Air-Conditioner

Open vents in air-conditioned rooms you use and close vents in rooms not actively used.

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Clothes Washers

Wash clothes in cold water and always rinse cold. You may save hundreds of dollars on water heating each year.

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Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)

Note that CFLs contain mercury and need to be properly recycled. Less efficient than an LED lights but more efficient than incandescent bulbs.

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Dehumidifier

A dehumidifier burns less energy than the average air-conditioner. Set humidistat at 50 instead of 30 percent and save even more.

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Delano Rebates

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Dishwasher

Save energy and water by scraping dishes instead of rinsing before loading them and use air-dry option if available.

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Freezer

Seek the Energy Star label. The label assures efficiency standards at least 15 percent better than the market average.

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Freezer: Recycling

Reusing old freezers can add up to 15 percent to your electric bill. Contact your utility to have it recycled and receive a rebate.

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Furnace with Electronically- Commuted Motor (ECM)

Change filters on heating and cooling equipment every month or according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

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Geothermal Heat Pump

Periodically replace the filter to remove dirt and debris that could block airflow.

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Glencoe Rebates

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Heat Pump Water Heater

Use heat pump (only) mode whenever possible and set at the lowest temperature that works for you. 120 degrees F is a good place to start.

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LED Holiday Lighting

Deliver a bright, crisp light while offering the best cost-savings over the life of any bulb sold.

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LED Light Bulbs

Since they seldom need changing, they are great for ceilings and hard to reach places and offer the best cost savings.

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Pipe Insulation

This do-it-yourself project, can reduce heat loss as you run hot water. Your utility offers a rebate depending on length of pipe from electric water heaters.

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Programmable Thermostat w/ Electric Heating

Save by programming a lower temperature at night and while way during winter and higher temperature during summer.

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Refrigerator

Save energy with your working fridge, place in a well-ventilated spot, and keep it full but not overloaded.

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Refrigerator Recycling

An old refrigerator can add up to 15 percent to your electric bill. Contact your utility to recycle it and receive a rebate.

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Tier 2 Power Strips

Tip: Choose the “always on” outlets for DVRs or cable boxes and use the remaining outlets to prevent energy waste going to devices not in use.

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