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February 11, 2025

Ensuring your home is properly insulated can improve energy efficiency and make your home more comfortable. Insulation acts like a cozy coat that reduces heat loss during winter months and a protective layer that reduces heat gain during summer months. Many older homes have less insulation than newer homes, but even newer homes can benefit from additional insulation. While it’s not the least expensive efficiency improvement, adding insulation and air sealing your home can provide the biggest bang for your buck in energy savings and overall comfort. The most common areas to insulate are attics, ceilings, crawlspaces or unconditioned basements,...

January 22, 2025

Frigid weather often means higher energy bills to keep your home warm. Don’t let winter’s chilly grip take a toll on your wallet! Consider these simple energy-efficient tips to make your home more comfortable and save money on your electric bill. Seal Out the Cold: Seal drafty windows with caulk and add weatherstripping to doors and windows to keep warm air in and cold air out. Use Ceiling Fans Wisely: Reverse the direction of ceiling fans to push warm air down from the ceiling. This helps circulate heat more efficiently and can help reduce your energy cost. Upgrade Insulation: Add...

December 5, 2024

As December kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of electrical and fire hazards. As your local electric cooperative, Pioneer cares about your wellbeing. Here are a few practical tips to help you stay safe and efficient during the holiday season. Safety first. Before decking the halls, always check electrical cords and light strands to...

July 15, 2024

We need you. When your power goes out, it might be just at your home or small section of a neighborhood. There is a chance we may not know about it, and no one has reported it. We rely on you to let us know if your power is out. If you experience an outage, please let us know by reporting it by calling our office at 800.762.0997, reporting it through our SmartHub app, or texting “OUT” to 800.762.0997 from a phone number associated with the account that is without power. Our employees might be affected too. Because Pioneer Electric...

June 17, 2024

As temperatures rise in the summer, keeping your house comfortable can lead to additional use of air conditioning units and in turn, higher electricity bills. By improving energy conservation, you can help your electric cooperative reduce demand — saving both energy and money. During the summer, peak loads occur during times when electricity use is at its highest. This typically happens in the middle of a hot afternoon, when air conditioners are running to offset the outside temperatures, and around dinnertime, when families are cooking, taking showers, washing dishes, and doing laundry. During the summer months, peak alerts are likely...

June 17, 2024

Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is one of the most important and expensive systems in your home. Detecting issues early can help you plan for repairs or equipment replacement. Equipment functionality issues can affect your electricity use, which may result in higher energy bills. The age of your equipment can be a major factor in function. The lifespan of a heating and cooling system ranges from 15 to 20 years. Proper maintenance and lower use can increase the life of the equipment. To find out the age of your system, look for the manufactured date printed on the...