Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?
Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?
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Smart Choices
- Oct 16
- 1 min
In the Kitchen: Storing Holiday Leftovers
You work hard preparing tasty holiday meals. Make the most of them by safely storing the leftovers.
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Smart Choices
- Oct 16
- 2 min
Portable Space Heaters: Protect Yourself from These Common Hazards
Electric heaters can make your home cozy, but they come with risks. Learn how to stay safe and warm.
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Smart Choices
- Sep 11
- 2 min
Ask an Expert: Changing Furnace Filters
Perform this routine task for better indoor air quality and for HVAC efficiency.
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Smart Choices
- Aug 10
- 3 min
Stay Safe During Harvest
Harvest time is a dangerous time. Follow these tips around electrical lines and equipment, and be careful of possible entanglements or falls
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Smart Choices
- Jul 13
- 1 min
Connect with Us at the Iowa State Fair
We look forward to connecting with our cooperative members at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 10-20
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Smart Choices
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
There are many Independence Day traditions but perhaps the most popular is fireworks.
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Smart Choices
- Apr 13
- 1 min
National Electrical Safety Month
Get safety tips for the workplace DIY projects, EVs and charging and your home’s electrical system.
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Smart Choices
- Jan 9
- 2 min
The Right Connection: Generator Safety Tips
Your electric power is generally reliable, but outages do happen. Extended outages can be inconvenient or uncomfortable, depending on the...
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Smart Choices
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
Beware of Energy Bill Scams
Learn how to recognize energy bill scams and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Smart Choices
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
12 Holiday Safety Tips
To keep your holiday season merry instead of disastrous, follow these electrical safety precautions.
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Smart Choices
- Sep 29, 2022
- 1 min
Don’t Electrify Your Hunting Experience
Along with traditional hunter safety rules, follow these electrical safety tips for safer hunting this fall.
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Smart Choices
- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
Copper Theft: Still a Threat
This commonly used metal is a valuable part of getting electricity to our members. Copper theft threatens lives and our electric supply.
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Smart Choices
- Aug 30, 2022
- 3 min
Harvest Safety
Harvesting crops poses especially high risk for farmers. Follow these suggestions for taking care of yourself and others working with you.
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Smart Choices
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
School Bus Safety
With the beginning of the school year, safely transporting students to and from school is critical.
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Smart Choices
- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
Air Conditioner and Fan Safety
Summer is "coming in hot!" Learn more about air conditioner and fan safety in July's Smart Choices article.
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Smart Choices
- Jun 11, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrate July 4 Safely!
Independence Day = fireworks displays. Stay safe with these safety tips!
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Smart Choices
- Mar 18, 2022
- 3 min
Stay Safe During a Tornado Season
Tornadoes are dangerous and unpredictable. Do all you can to stay safe before, during, and after storms develop.
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Smart Choices
- Jan 18, 2022
- 3 min
How Many of These Routine Home Maintenance Tasks Do You Complete?
Home maintenance tasks can be daunting and it’s easy to delay them until you notice a problem.
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Smart Choices
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
Winter Storms: Staying Safe and Warm
Winter storms bring many challenges. Prepare, then stay safe during and after a storm this winter.
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