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Your source for all things energy-related: the WH blog offers energy-saving tips, maintenance guidelines, program information and much more.

Save money in the laundry room

February 6, 2023, Lauren Dublin

The average American family does about 300 loads of laundry a year, according to ENERGY STAR. Make the most of your laundry room’s energy use!

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Monitor electricity usage with MyMeter

July 17, 2022, Lauren Dublin

Being cognizant of your electric use is an important part of managing your bill.

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Summer energy efficiency tips

June 22, 2022, Lauren Dublin

Save on your electric bill this summer with these energy-saving tips!

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Electric vehicle frequently asked questions

April 18, 2022, Guest Blogger

Want to learn more about the different electric vehicles, how much they cost and ways to save money? The answers to these and more can be found below.

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EV charging stations 101

February 12, 2022, Stacie Nielsen

Learn about charging stations and ways you can save energy and money.

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Ten ways to save energy in the laundry room

June 28, 2021, Guest Blogger

Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion of energy consumption from major appliances, and let’s face it––laundry is no one’s favorite chore.

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Summer load control to begin May 1

April 29, 2021, Jeph Novak

Wright-Hennepin (WH) will switch its winter Energy-Saving Program to summer load management on May 1.

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Stay cozy this winter

January 26, 2021, Guest Blogger

When you're feeling chilly at home, there are several budget-friendly ways you can keep comfortable without turning up the thermostat.

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WH to change legacy air conditioning programs

December 21, 2020, Jeph Novak

WH recently conducted an evaluation with an outside consultant regarding our three Energy-Saving Air Conditioning (AC) programs.

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This holiday brought to you by electricity

December 14, 2020, Jeph Novak

Decorating with lights, listening to festive music and snuggling up by the fire to watch a favorite movie are a few things that make the holiday season great. Behind the scenes, electricity works hard to power your holidays, and this season is no different.

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Four ways Santa saves energy in his workshop

December 10, 2020, Guest Blogger

This holiday season, Santa’s making the most of energy savings in his workshop, and you can too!

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Track energy usage during COVID-19 with an energy marker

April 15, 2020, Stacie Nielsen

With the stay-at-home order in place, it’s likely you and your family are spending more time indoors. You can track your energy use over time using a free online tool called MyMeter.

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Getting started with MyMeter

February 24, 2020, Stacie Nielsen

Finding ways to save energy or keep track of how you use it can be difficult. However, WH offers a free program to our members called MyMeter.

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Is an EV right for you?

January 20, 2020, Stacie Nielsen

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, it can be hard to know if one is right for you. Here are a couple ways to help determine if an EV is right for you.

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