Don’t really want to say it, but our summer is almost half over. We’ve had our share of hot steamy summer days with more expected. Luckily there are a lot of tips out there to help you keep your home cool and your energy bills manageable. We’ve assembled tips from state and federal agencies to…
CUB is very pleased to introduce Ana Diaz as our 2018 Summer Intern. Ana just graduated from Macalester College in May with a major in Political Science. Ana comes to CUB with a variety of energy-related experiences. Ana’s interest in energy was sparked while assisting one of her professors with research on the psychology of…
After a very long winter and short spring, the Memorial Day weekend gives us permission to embrace summer. We’ll be shifting from heating to cooling expenses. For most households in Minnesota, our highest electricity bills come in the summer. (Communities up north can be an exception to this.) This is typically due to using air…
Our cold weather is finally behind us, but some people may still be trying to catch up on winter energy bills. Luckily, it’s not too late to get Energy Assistance for the past heating season. The State of Minnesota recently received an additional $14.7 million in federal funds for the Energy Assistance Program. This is…
Published May 7, 2018 Energy bill consultations are one of CUB’s key outreach services. With a free one-on-one consultation, we help people find ways to save energy in their homes or apartments. Keep reading to find out what you can expect from an energy consultation and how to get one! Why have a bill consultation?…
CUB is seeking a motivated intern to support our work this summer. The intern will work with Carmen Carruthers, CUB’s outreach director, to carry out events, develop informational materials for consumers, and create marketing materials to promote CUB’s mission and services. It’s a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience in the fields of…
It is officially spring, but spring is a tricky business in Minnesota. Sometimes we get a few months of spring, sometimes a few weeks. We’ve come up with a list of spring energy saving tips for you to implement as appropriate. Due to the ever-changing temperatures, we are also including links to our winter and…
March 22 is World Water Day. Its less well known than Earth Day, but very appropriate for Minnesota. Minnesotans love water in all its forms- in lakes, rivers, wetlands or as snow! We are surrounded by it and lucky to have it in abundance, especially compared to other parts of the U.S. and the world….
The new year has just started, and CUB has been busy. You can see our public events on our website, but there’s a lot more going on beyond what’s posted. We do quite a few a privately scheduled outreach events and are very active in various policy discussions in the state. Here’s a little insight…
Happy New Year everyone! CUB is ready for the new year and busy scheduling events for 2018. We already have a full January calendar (see upcoming public events here), and it’s never too early to talk with us about inviting us to your area. CUB’s energy experts are happy to join groups of 15 or…
