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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: energy efficiency

Tips

Choosing a home with energy in mind

Whether you're buying or renting, use these tips to help ensure your new home will be safe and energy-efficient.

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General

Does your home need an energy audit?

An energy audit can give you insight into your home's energy efficiency and can help you make changes to conserve energy, increase energy efficiency and save money.

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General

Is your home ready for spring?

It's a good time to take care of routine and seasonal maintenance. Even minor changes or fixes can make your home more energy efficient and help save you money.

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How Does That Work?

Why lowering your thermostat in the winter can help conserve electricity

Why does lowering your thermostat a few degrees help conserve electricity if your furnace uses natural gas? And does doing so really make much of a difference? We have answers.

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Electricity 101

Electricity 101: Questions? Send them our way

This week we conclude the inaugural episodes of this series; more episodes will follow later this year. In the meantime, we want to hear from you – send your questions about electricity our way!

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Tips

Easy, inexpensive ways to boost
your home’s comfort this winter

Pulling on a sweater, snuggling under a blanket or turning on your space heater for a while can keep you cozy during the winter while keeping your costs under control.

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