energy wise
Draft Dodgers Weather stripping will block cold drafts from entering your home
W
ith cold weather on its way, now is the time to make sure your heating unit is working properly,
and that none of your warm air is escaping.
When the weather turns chilly, drafts around windows and doors provide entranceways for cold air. The best solution is to weather strip your home.
Here are two quick ways to find out if heat is escaping from your home. For doors, look for daylight between the door and its frame. If you see even a hint of light in between the two, you need to weather strip that area. For windows, place a piece of paper between the sash and the seal, and then close it. If you can remove the piece of paper from the window without ripping it, you need to weather strip that area as well.
There’s an assortment of weather stripping materials available to you (rubber, foam, metal, etc.) and they’re all inexpensive. Once you’ve purchased what you need, keep the following in mind before you begin: Be sure the surface is dry and clean, measure the area more than once for best accuracy, and apply the weather stripping so that strips compress both sides of the window or door.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Kiwash Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which states that in accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Kiwash Electric Cooperative, Inc. is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Kiwash Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The person responsible for coordinating this organization’s non-discrimination compliance efforts is Dennis Krueger, General Manager. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complain of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632.9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at
program.intake@
usda.gov.
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To weather strip windows: •
Place the stripping between the frame and the sash.
Be sure that it compresses the window when shut.
Check to make sure that the stripping does not interfere with the moving of the window.
To weather strip doors:
• Choose the proper sweeps and thresholds for your door.
• Weather-strip the entire door jamb.
• Make sure the stripping meets tightly at both corners.
• Use a thickness that allows for a tight press between the door and the ground, but one that does not make the door difficult to shut.
The next time you feel an uncomfortable draft in your home, find out where it’s coming from and properly weather strip the area. This will save you more energy, and more money.
Peak buster
Generate a little income and help lower energy costs!
If you’re thinking about buying a whole- home generator, here’s added incentive: Kiwash Electric pays from $32.50 to $60 per month for generators enrolled in the co-op’s new Peak Buster program. Peak Buster pays members for allowing Kiwash to switch on their generator during periods of extreme system-wide electricity use. Peak Buster participants experience no power fluctuations or change in the comfort level of their home. When a system peak is approaching, Kiwash simply sends a signal to your generator to begin supplying power to your home. Once the peak period has passed, another signal will switch your load back onto co-op lines. You’ll hardly notice the difference, but you will notice the credit on your electric bill!
For more details on Peak Buster, please call Kiwash Electric at 888-832-3362.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY Tip of the Month
To save energy this month, try lower- ing your water heating costs. Water heating accounts for 14 to 25 percent of the energy you consume. Turn the water heater’s temperature to the warm setting, which is around 120°F. This will save energy – and help you save on your monthly bill.
Source: Department of Energy
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