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New Xcel Energy time-of-use rate pilot should benefit consumers
Xcel recently received approval to conduct a pilot program designed to reduce peak residential energy use through price incentives. The program has the potential to both save consumers money and reduce emissions from electricity generation. Why reduce peak energy use? On a typical weekday, many of us are away from our homes either at work…
Mid Summer Review: Strategies to Stay Cool
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…
Consumer Spotlight: The Idsos’ energy efficient home
CUB staff were recently in Rochester giving a presentation to Mayo Clinic staff on energy efficiency. In the crowd was Ivan Idso, who, after the presentation was over, asked if CUB would like to join him for a tour of his uber efficient home a few minutes away in Rochester. Of course, CUB staff agreed….
Welcome Ana, CUB’s new summer intern
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…
Every ending has a new beginning: Intern shares his rich experience at Citizens Utility Board
CUB was very fortunate to have Muhidin Sheekh as our outreach intern during the 2017-18 academic year. Our staff would like to thank him for his hard work and great service. He was a quick learner, very talented, and always great working with people. We wish him the very best in his next adventures! Message…