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energy wise Garlicky Summer Squash and Corn Summer Energy Savers


Take Control of Summer Bills in Five Easy Steps


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Sun block. Half of all of the heat that enters your home comes in through the windows. Invest in a thick shade or window film to block


out the summer sun. Save up to 15 percent on your cooling bill by shading west-facing windows, which absorb the most afternoon sun. For the hottest parts of your house, consider installing an awning or planting trees in front of the window to shade the house.


Quick change. A filter for your air conditioning system costs only dollars (about $5 for a high- quality, pleated model), but can save you much


more if you change it every month during the summer. Dirty air conditioning filters prevent air flow and make the air conditioning system work harder. That means a higher bill.


One degree. For every degree you turn your thermostat up during air conditioning season, you’ll save up to 2 percent on your cooling


costs. Try setting your thermostat at 78 degrees, and turn on a ceiling fan to help circulate the air.


Wind chill. Fans don’t cool the air, but they make the air feel cooler by moving it around the room and against your skin, which creates a


sort of “wind chill” effect. When the fan is running, you can move your thermostat three to four degrees higher without noticing a difference in your comfort level.


Cool touch. Replace every incandescent light bulb in your house with a compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb or an LED fixture. The replacements


cost more at first than incandescents, but CFLs use 75 percent less energy and LEDs use less than one-tenth. Both of these energy-efficient versions pay for themselves and then some over their lifetimes. Plus, they emit far less heat than incandescent bulbs , so they don’t add heat to your home’s air or make the air conditioner work harder.


BECOME A PEAK BUSTER! Become a Peak Buster and you’ll enjoy lower summer electricity bills while helping Kiwash Electric keep a handle on wholesale power costs. Contact us for details at 888-832-3362, or visit www.kiwash.coop.


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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄2 yellow onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth 1 ear corn, kernels cut from cob 2 cups sliced yellow squash 2 cups sliced zucchini 1 tablespoon chopped


fresh parsley 2 tablespoons butter salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS


Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the onion and garlic until slightly tender. Mix in the vegetable broth and corn kernels, and cook until heated through. Mix in the squash and zucchini. Cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash and zucchini are tender.


Mix the parsley and butter into the skillet with the squash. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until butter is melted, and serve hot. Yield: 6 servings.


SOURCE: ALLRECIPES.COM


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