2008 Energy Efficiency News for South Dakotans
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Home improvements now help save money this winter
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Home improvements now help save money this winter This fall is the perfect time to bundle your house to face the cold winter temperatures that lay ahead, suggests the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. Weatherizing efforts, ranging from low-cost options to home improvement … (read more)
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Balanced billing an option to deal with higher winter heating costs
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In advance of higher winter heating costs, the S.D. PUC encourages residents to consider using a balanced billing option offered by their natural gas or electric utility. The billing method averages the user’s monthly payment and evenly spreads the expense over 12 months. ... (read more)
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NorthWestern Energy donates $150,000 to help lower-income customers in South Dakota
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NorthWestern Energy announced it would make $150,000 available through an energy assistance grant to help lower-income customers hard hit by rising energy prices. … (read more)
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PUC says be prepared for higher heating costs
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The S.D. PUC is urging residents to prepare for increased heating costs this winter. The expected prices of natural gas, heating oil and propane will be substantially higher than consumers experienced last winter. ... (read more)
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USDA Rural Development invites applications for renewable energy loans and grants
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Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer announced during an international renewable energy conference this spring that USDA will accept $220.9 million in loan and grant applications within USDA's Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program ... (read more)
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PUC gives go-ahead to Otter Tail Power Company for energy efficiency plan
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Continuing the work of its South Dakota Energy Smart initiative, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved an energy efficiency plan presented by Otter Tail Power Company … (read more)
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Philip, S.D., is site for energy efficiency/alternative energy workshop
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Residents of Bennett, Shannon, Jackson and Haakon counties are invited to an all-day workshop in Philip on May 22 to learn about energy efficiency and alternative energy … (read more)
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Energy efficiency/alternative energy workshop to be held in Hot Springs
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The Black Hills RC&D is holding an energy efficiency/alternative energy workshop for the people they serve in Butte, Meade, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer and Fall River counties on May 21 in Hot Springs, ... (read more)
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NorthWestern Energy announces second annual Home Suite Home Contest
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NorthWestern Energy in partnership with ENERGY STAR® recently launched the second-annual NorthWestern Energy Home Suite Home contest. To bring awareness to customers on how they can celebrate Earth Day everyday, NorthWestern Energy will … (read more)
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Recycling program for products containing mercury launched in South Dakota
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Beginning May 1, 2008, consumers can recycle compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and mercury-containing thermostats at Black Hills area Ace Hardware stores as part of a pilot coordinated by the Product Stewardship Institute, …(read more)