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A maytag heat pump
Aug 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Measuring the Efficiency of Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners

Story by Thomas Elzinga and Energy Star If you are in the market for a new heat pump, or a new central air...

| Tagged air conditioner, clean energy, energy efficiency, EnergyStar, heat pump, heat pump ratings, HVAC, HVAC system
Burning Wildfire at Sunset
Jul 2022
News, Spotlight

What Is A PSPS?

A Public Safety Power Shutoff is an operational practice CEC may use to shut off power in high-risk fire areas to reduce fire...

| Tagged psps, public safety power shutoff
Jul 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Stay Fresh: Five Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality

By Abby Berry National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. We spend a lot of time indoors. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates the...

| Tagged air filters, energy efficiency, energy efficiency tips, filters, Indoor Air Quality
A Business Electric Vehicle Charger
Jul 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Commercial EV Charger Evaluation Support

Are you a CEC member business and are unsure about how much installing an EV charger will cost, or how many and what...

| Tagged commercial ev charger, electric vehicle, electric vehicle charger
Jul 2022
News, Spotlight

Wildfire Season Calls for CEC to Implement Public Safety Measures in High-Risk Areas

Friday, July 1, 2022 Redmond – As Central Oregon transitions into the heart of wildfire season, CEC has set over 100 reclosers to...

A maytag heat pump
Jun 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

What’s the difference between a split system and a packaged unit?

Story by Energy Star and Thomas Elzinga A central air conditioner or heat pump is either a split-system unit or a packaged unit....

| Tagged air conditioner, cooling syste, ducted heat pump, ductless heat pump, heat pump, heating system, HVAC, HVAC system
Jun 2022
News, Spotlight

CEC Will Play a Key Role in the Development of Drone Technology to Prevent Wildfires

Brains4Drones, a small robotics company specializing in developing artificial intelligence (AI) on drones, will work with Central Electric Cooperative to refine real-time visual...

| Tagged Brains4Drones, Drone Technology, wildfire
The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. on a cloudy day.
Jun 2022
News, Spotlight

Central Electric Cooperative 2022 Washington Youth Tour Winners Selected

Central Electric Cooperative 2022 Washington Youth Tour Winners Selected After a two-year hiatus, Central Electric Cooperative proudly resumes the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour...

May 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Auto Settings on Thermostats

By Ryan Davies CEC Director of Customer & Energy Services Many thermostats have three options when selecting the mode of the thermostat; heat,...

| Tagged auto settings, smart thermostat, temperature settings
Apr 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Save Energy with a Smart Thermostat

By Courtney Cobb Making smart home energy choices can save consumers in the long run. Did you know heating and cooling consume the...

| Tagged Bryant, Carrier, Ecobee, energy efficiency, nest, rebate, smart thermostat, smart thermostat installation, smart thermostat rebate
Mar 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Five Ways to Save Energy When Working from Home

By Abby Berry NRECA Today, more Americans are working from home than ever before. More time spent at home means more energy used...

| Tagged energy efficiency, ENERGY STAR
Feb 2022
News, Spotlight

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
A space heater turned on
Feb 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Are Portable Space Heaters Efficient for My Home?

By Abby Berry NRECA Punxsutawney Phil has spoken and predicted six more weeks of winter. With that chilly thought in mind you might...

| Tagged energy efficiency, heating, space heater
Jan 2022
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Benefits of Duct Sealing

Content provided by Energy Star In houses with forced-air heating and cooling systems, ducts are used to distribute air throughout the house. In...

| Tagged air quality, duct sealing, ductwork, energy efficiency, forced air, forced air heating and cooling, HVAC, rebate, save energy, save money, weatherization
Dec 2021
News, Spotlight

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
Oct 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Make Sure Your Smart Thermostat Is Wired Correctly

By Jody Howe CEC Sr. Energy Specialist With all the desire to have a smart thermostat, Nest and Ecobee being two of the...

| Tagged Ecobee, electric backup, heat pump, heat pump systems, nest, smart thermostat installaion, smart thermostat installation, wiring
Sep 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Let’s Beat the Peak Together

By Abby Berry National Rural Electric Cooperative Association As a member of Central Electric Cooperative you know how to make smart energy choices...

| Tagged #energyefficiency, energy efficiency, energy efficiency tips, energy savings, energy tips, peak, peak hours
With today's TJI (Truss Joist I-Beam) framing, there is a deeper floor cavity to fill, but standards remain the same for insulation.
Jul 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

What is in a crawl space? What to see and not see

By Curt Viles CEC Energy Specialist Trekking into your home’s crawl space is not part of “The Grand Tour.” But finding a well-ventilated...

| Tagged crawl space, downdrafts, dryer vents, electric lines, energy audit, Home Energy Audit, insulation, plumbing
Jul 2021
News, Spotlight

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
Jul 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Electric Vehicle Program

By Ryan Davies CEC Director of Customer & Energy Services As part of Central Electric Cooperative’s efforts to promote transportation electrification, CEC is...

| Tagged charger rebate, electric vehicle rebates, electric vehicle registration, electric vehicles, EV rebate, Level 2 charger, rebate
Switching from warm water to cold water can cut one load’s energy use by more than half, and by using a cold-water detergent, you can still achieve that brilliant clean you’d normally get from washing in warm water.
Jun 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Suds and Savings

10 ways to save energy in the laundry room  By Abby Berry NRECA Your clothes washer and dryer account for a significant portion...

| Tagged energy, energy efficiency, energy efficiency tips, ENERGY STAR, energy use, laundry tips
high bay led commercial lighting project
May 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

“Watts Up“ ? Savings with Commercial Lighting Upgrade

By Kandis Bray  – Lighting Specialist  Program summary Did you know that in commercial spaces, lighting typically accounts for 17-35% of overall electrical...

| Tagged commercial lighting, lighting projects
A new home in the framing process.
May 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Expect Changes in Residential Building Codes and Energy Codes In 2021

By Jody Howe Senior Energy Specialist Did you know an estimated 75% of U.S. buildings will be new or renovated by 2035? Building...

| Tagged air sealing, BIB insulation, building code, energy code, HVAC, insulation, New Home Performance Path, ventilation, windows
Hand in gloves holding mineral wool, building under construction
Apr 2021
Energy Efficiency Blog, Spotlight

Invest in Energy Efficiency

By Curt Viles CEC Energy Specialist CEC’s Energy Efficiency blog might be an unusual place to read about investments, but investing in your...

| Tagged doors, ductless heat pump, electric hot water heater, energy efficiency, energy programs, heat pump, incentives, insulation, rebates, windows
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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