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Mature Woman Adjusting Wall Mounted Digital Central Heating Thermostat Control At Home
Mar 2023
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

2022/2023 Heating Degree Days

By Alex Pajunen Energy Specialist Now that winter is over, and we say goodbye to the snow we wanted to take a minute...

| Tagged daily usage, energy efficiency, Heating Degree Day, HVAC, SmartHub
A contractor blows insulation into an attic.
Feb 2023
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Can I Over-Seal My House, or Make it Too Tight?

By Energy Star and Thomas Elzinga While it is possible to seal a house too tightly, it is unlikely in most older homes....

| Tagged ACH, air leakage, air sealed, air sealing, house sealing, seal
Feb 2023
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

5 Ways to Save During Winter

Source: NRECA Winter weather typically means increased energy use at home. Keep your bills in check with these tips to save energy —...

| Tagged Air Leaks, energy efficiency, energy efficiency tips, smart thermostat, thermostat, winter tips
Jan 2023
News, Spotlight

Enter Central Electric’s Photo Contest

Attention, Photographers Your photo could be on the cover of Ruralite magazine. Central Electric Cooperative is hosting a Ruralite cover photo contest. We...

| Tagged photo, photo contest, ruralite photo contest
three different heat pump units are displayed showing hot to manage snow and ice in the winter
Jan 2023
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Let it Snow, Let it Snow

By Thomas Elzinga Energy Services Manager Just don’t let that snow build up on your heat pump! During our normal winters we can...

| Tagged heat pump, heat pump and winter, heat pump service
Lineworker Scholarship Advertisement
Jan 2023
News, Spotlight

CEC Lineworker Scholarship

Central Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce its support to an individual interested in pursuing a career in the electrical linework field by...

| Tagged Lineman, lineman scholarship, lineworker, lineworker scholarship, scholarship
Dec 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Five Ways to Fight the Winter Chill and Save Energy

By Abby Berry NRECA We all have our favorite season. Some people love crisp, cool weather and bundling up under a favorite blanket,...

| Tagged appliance, energy efficiency, energy tips, thermostat, window covering
Dec 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Prepare Your Home for Winter

This winter, ensure your home is cozy and energy efficient with a few simple tips By Courtney Cobb When preparing a home for...

| Tagged caulking, energy efficiency, energy efficiency tips, energy tips, HVAC, smart thermostat, SmartHub
Nov 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Keeping Pets and Energy Bills Comfortable

By Anne Prince   I don’t know about you, but I consider my four-legged companions part of the family. I know others feel...

| Tagged energy efficiency, energy savings, energy tips, pets, winter energy tips
Oct 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Rebates Increase for Heat Pump Water Heaters

Stop Paying More Than You Should Be Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) is increasing the rebate to $1,000 for heat pump water heaters that...

| Tagged energy efficiency, heat pump water heater, heat pump water heater rebates, incentives, rebates, water heater
Feb 2022
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CEC Warns Members About Scams

Central Electric is receiving reports from increasing numbers of members that they are being targeted by scam calls. The claim the member owes...

| Tagged phone scam, scam
Dec 2021
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Central Electric Issues $4 Million in Capital Credits

REDMOND, Ore. – Central Electric Cooperative announced today that its board of directors returned $4 million in capital credits to current and former...

| Tagged Capital Credits
Jul 2021
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CEC Works to Keep Members Safe During Wildfire Season

During this 2021 fire season, Central Electric Cooperative members living in high-risk wildfire areas, including Sisters, Camp Sherman, Lone Pine, Marks Creek, and...

| Tagged public power safety shutoff, reclosers, wildfire, wildfire mitigation
A home site under construction with basic framing in place.
Mar 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

CEC’s New Home Performance Path Brings Savings and Efficiencies

By Jody Howe Sr. Energy Specialist Are you looking to build a new home in Central Electric Cooperative’s territory? Is the focus of...

Mar 2021
News, Spotlight

Three Electrifying Kitchen Appliances to Save Time and Energy

By Abby Berry National Rural Electric Cooperative Whether your oven and stove top are powered by gas or electricity, it’s no secret that...

| Tagged #airfryer, #electricgriddle, #energyefficiency, #kitchenappliances, #pizzamaker, #smallappliances
Mar 2021
News, Spotlight

“Live Your Dream Award” Winner Announced

Soroptimist International of Bend recently announced the winner of the annual “Live Your Dream Award” grant underwritten by Central Electric Cooperative. The winner...

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