[Touchstone Energy]
Touchstone Energy ads
Thursday, October 19, 2006
View our ads and also find out who won our drawing
Last month, our local Touchstone Energy electric cooperatives sponsored a drawing open to our Smart Choices e-newsletter readers. We asked you to evaluate our TV advertising and tell us which you liked best and why.
The votes are in! The favorite ad was Brighter Tomorrow (with ping pong bal...
[Energy Efficiency]
Learn how to “Build It Right”
Monday, October 30, 2006
Attend a FREE session with expert builder Bill McAnally
Introduction to Energy-Efficient Construction
(Or Energy Efficiency for the Not-So-Handy)
Your local electric cooperative is co-sponsoring two energy-efficient home building seminars at Iowa Central Community College. These Build It Right hands-on seminars will help you if you are considering ...
[Holidays]
Little-known November holidays
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Turkey and pilgrims aren’t the only reasons to celebrate in November
In the United States, there seems to be day, week or month in honor of nearly anything you can think of. Some of these observances are more official than others, some promote worthwhile causes and some are just plain fun. If nothing else, these holidays are handy conversation fodder for the Thanks...
[Food & Nutrition]
Move grilling indoors
Thursday, October 19, 2006
The temperature may be chillin’, but there’s no need to stop grillin’
Unless you’re a passionate griller, you probably don’t want to weather snowflakes and ice to grill dinner in the winter. But if you still love the ease of grilling, moving the operation is easy to do with an indoor or countertop grill.
These handy appliances run the gamut. You c...
[Energy Efficiency]
Tax breaks for energy-efficiency upgrades
Monday, October 23, 2006
Save money on your heating bills … and save tax dollars, too!
Taking steps to make your home more energy efficient can help you in several ways: First, you likely will save money on heating and cooling your home. In addition, the federal government offers tax credits to help you save at tax time. The Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 included a numbe...
[Your Efficient, Comfortable, Safe Home]
Keep indoor air clean
Thursday, October 19, 2006
It’s essential during fall and winter as a way to keep your family healthy
With winter at hand, we’ll all be spending more time indoors. Without a doubt, it’s important to keep our indoor air as clean as possible. Lung disease claims nearly 335,000 lives in the United States each year and is the third leading cause of death. In the last decade, says the America...
[Seasonal Topics]
Giving thanks around the world
Monday, October 23, 2006
We celebrate by eating the foods of the season
Like Thanksgiving, harvest festivals around the world celebrate that which the earth has given us. Whether celebrating a crop of yams (parts of Africa), millet and rice (Taiwan) or general plenty like in the United States and Canada, people give thanks for the foods the season has yielded.
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[Health]
Physical activity for busy people
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Try these “inefficient” ways of adding exercise to your day
As the days get colder and schedules get busier around the holiday season and beyond, it is tempting to hibernate indoors and skip the exercise. After all, walking and cycling outdoors aren’t much fun in the cold. And if you’re not an avid exerciser, it’s even harder to stay motiva...
[Energy Efficiency]
Save on heating costs
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Check out this Q&A from our area energy expert. You might be surprised by some of his suggestions.
With energy costs rising again this winter, your electric cooperative wants to help you save money. That’s why we talked with Jack Schoon, energy expert from Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative, a member of our north central Iowa Touchstone Energy group.
Q: Jack, can you share some inexpe...
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