Two Programs at Access Energy To Help You Save Energy

 You can cut down on the amount you spend on your electricity by finding out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in.
 Simply connect these appliances to a Kill-A-Watt monitor and it will assess how efficient they really are. Large LCD display will count consumption by the Kilowatt-hour, same as what you find on your electric bill. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, or year.
 Also check the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, line frequency and power factor. Now you’ll know if it is time for a new refrigerator or if that old, used air conditioner is still saving you money. Kill-A-Watt monitors are available for $34.50 from Access Energy Cooperative.
 Testing the air tightness of your home through a blower door test can help to ensure that air leaks are not eating up your home heating and cooling dollars.
 Air leakage that allows outdoor air to enter your home can increase heating and cooling expenses by 10 to 30 percent.
 A blower door is a powerful fan that mounts into the frame of an exterior door. The fan pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows in through all unsealed cracks and openings. A computer connected to the fan will measure the amount of air flow through the home.
 Research shows the biggest air leaks can be found in the attic, around the foundation, and where utilities pass through the building’s outer shell.
 A blower door test takes two to four hours to set up and conduct, depending on the size of the home.
 Stop and visit with Member Services Representatives at the annual meeting to discuss how these programs can help you save on your energy bill.