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FCC passes rules to protect online privacy
Published November 1, 2016 Last Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission made a landmark decision in favor of consumers’ right to privacy online. The ruling limits how internet providers use and sell customer data and asserts that the data belongs to the customers to control. The Washington Post reported: “The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to…
Department of Commerce, BBB warn of salespeople pitching energy savings from radiant barriers
Published October 27, 2016 If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s the message from the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota. They’re warning consumers of people attempting to sell radiant barrier products as an energy-saving feature in home attics. Salespeople have been reported…
Get your home ready for winter
Published October 20, 2016 The seasons are changing! Following these tips to prepare your home for winter can save you hundreds of dollars every year. Check for leaks: Inspect windows and door frames for cracks or signs of decay or drafts. Seal any leaks with caulk or weatherstripping, or use a temporary product like rope…
Public hearings being held on Rochester-area pipeline proposal
Published October 18, 2016 On November 9, let state regulators know what you think of a plan to build a new natural gas pipeline to supply the Rochester area. The state Public Utilities Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed new pipeline. The hearings are your chance to tell regulators what you think. Any…
This winter’s heating fuel outlook: Higher prices than last year, but near or below average
Published October 17, 2016 The cost of heating a home in the Midwest this winter is projected to be as much as 38% higher than last year, but bills are still expected to be near or below the 7-year average. The US Energy Information Administration has released its Winter Fuels Outlook, which projects the per-unit…