Published November 26, 2019 Winter is here and Minnesotans will soon be getting some of their highest energy bills of the season. The easy tips below will keep your home comfortable, while also keeping your electric and heating bills in check. Adjust your thermostat. The Department of Energy recommends setting the temperature at 68 degrees…
Published November 1, 2019 In August we shared information about a special project called the Energy Efficiency Peer Learning Cohort. CUB is part of a team partnering with a number of organizations including several neighborhood-based community groups to improve knowledge of existing energy efficiency programs and improve program offerings. The Cohort had a busy and…
Published October 20, 2019 While winter is technically a few months away, we all know it’s closer than that, and it’s time to get prepared. Households who struggle to pay their winter energy bills may be at risk for getting their heat shut off. Important protections and programs go into effect in October to help…
Published October 4, 2019 Happy Energy Awareness Month! CUB is pleased to announce that Governor Walz has declared October Energy Awareness Month in Minnesota. Celebrating has become a CUB tradition. Last year we encouraged people to think about how they use energy. This year we want to discuss how the electricity we use is generated….
Published Sepbember 30, 2019 We’ve had a pretty mild September this year, so we put off posting our fall tips for a few weeks. Why rush the cold weather in?! But now it sounds like cooler, fall weather is coming and here to stay so it’s time to start shifting our energy behavior and getting…
Published August 6, 2019 Helping individuals better understand their energy choices is a major part of CUB’s work. Because it is a big task to share information, partnerships are critically important in spreading the word about existing programs and options. Additionally, it’s important to always look for ideas to improve program offerings that will help…
Published June 3, 2019 There are a lot of demands on a homeowner’s budget: mortgage, insurance, property taxes, and maintenance. Inevitably some improvements needed or desired are going to come up. How can/should energy efficiency improvements fit into the budget? A smart investment in energy efficiency will save your household money in the long run and can…
We think its finally safe to post some summer energy saving tips! Year round we aim to stay comfortable while keeping our energy bills reasonable. For many households in Minnesota, electricity bills go up in the summer due to air conditioning. The tips below can help you find the right balance to save energy while…
Its been quite the winter — polar vortex and ice dams galore. We are all ready for some warmer weather and running the heat less often! Here are some tips to help control your energy use as we transition into a new season. Because spring can be fickle and sometimes short, we also have links…
Earth Day is April 22, 2019. The celebration isn’t limited to one day. Many workplaces and organizations host special events throughout the month of April. We still have space on our event calendar, so invite CUB for an event this spring. Here is how we can assist: Speaking Engagements including Workplace Lunch n’ Learn CUB…
