01 Jan Cut your energy costs this year

Posted at 00:01h in Energy Efficiency, 2023

The new year is a great time to update your energy habits and take steps in reducing your monthly energy...

18 Aug IREA urges energy conservation amid heat wave, wildfires

Posted at 16:55h in Cooperative Updates, Safety, Energy Efficiency, 2020

Intermountain Rural Electric Association and its wholesale power provider, Xcel Energy, urge customers to be mindful of their electricity use...

01 Jul Get a jump on July heat

Posted at 00:01h in Energy Efficiency, Billing, 2020

July is historically the hottest month of the year. You can get a jump on sweltering weather, though, by following...

01 Jan Lower your heating system costs

Posted at 00:04h in Member Services, Energy Efficiency, Billing, 2020

You can reduce energy costs associated with heating systems by slightly changing the ways you use them. Baseboard heaters A 6-foot baseboard heater draws...

01 Dec Winter energy efficiency tips

Posted at 00:04h in Energy Efficiency, Billing, Archive

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01 Oct Identify usage issues with a Kill A Watt meter

Posted at 00:04h in Energy Efficiency, Technology, Archive

Customers who want to know more about energy use within their homes have a free, easy-to-use option. IREA worked with Douglas County...

01 Oct Get ready for My Power

Posted at 00:03h in Member Services, Energy Efficiency, Billing, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Archive

Customers who have AMI meters will soon have access to My Power, a customer portal that will allow you to view...

01 Sep IREA purchases Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model 3

Posted at 00:05h in Cooperative Updates, Energy Efficiency, Technology, Archive

The Colorado Energy Office estimates there could be as many as 800,000 electric vehicles on Colorado roads by 2030. As an electric...

01 Sep Want to be more energy-efficient? Consider a free home energy audit

Posted at 00:04h in Member Services, Energy Efficiency, Billing, Archive

Most people associate higher energy use with seasonal weather, but a variety of factors affect your energy consumption. Patterns in your use,...

01 May Energy efficiency is a breeze

Posted at 00:04h in Energy Efficiency, Billing, Archive

Colorado’s climate typically includes summers with dry daytime heat and pleasant overnight temperatures. Don’t let that balance fool you, though;...