Energy Information

As energy costs continue to rise, more and more people are concerned about their utility bills. Consumers are looking for ways to control their energy use. The bottom line—saving energy saves you money!

Your energy needs are as unique as your home or business. The best way for you to manage your energy use is to first become familiar with how much energy you use each month in your home or business and how your lifestyle affects your energy budget.

Take some time to evaluate your energy using these tools. Then, if you still have questions or need assistance, contact our Member Services Department at (715) 273-4355, (800) 924-2133 or info@piercepepin.com.

Download the Use Energy Wisely brochure and complete the guide as your first step to better energy management.

Kill A Watt^TM Electricity Load Meter
	Appliances that are outdated or not working properly can increase your electric bill, without you even knowing it. To evaluate the efficiency of your home appliances, you may want to use a Kill A Watt electricity load meter and monitor. It’s simple to use. Plug your appliance into the meter and the meter into the wall outlet. The device will count the kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption of the attached appliance.
Once you know the kWh usage, it’s easy to calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week or month. Simply multiply the kWh use by the current retail rate per kWh.
PPCS offers the Kill A Watt load meter on loan to cooperative members free of charge. Contact our Member Services Department for more information.

This do-it-yourself audit tool helps you identify the best ways to manage your home energy use and costs. And, it’s free! The Home Energy Saver quickly calculates home energy use based on a detailed description of a home, its appliances and geographic location. All energy applications, such as heating, cooling, lighting, etc., are included in the calculation. Based on your findings, you can then estimate how much energy you can save by implementing energy efficiency improvements.

This web resource is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the national ENERGY STAR program for improving energy efficiency in homes. It is provided by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives in cooperation with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Complete a request for your energy history through My Energy History. Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS) will provide you with a a copy of your energy usage history. Your history is a valuable tool in assessing your energy usage trends.

Technologies are changing rapidly. You know you can save money through efficiencies but where do you start? For the latest tips in energy-saving products and practices, visit Energy Savers.