Access Energy Cooperative Report on Energy Efficiency
Recently, Access Energy Cooperative participated in an energy efficiency filing to the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), detailing the energy efficiency programs and services offered by Iowa’s electric cooperatives.
The filing was coordinated by the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives, in response to information the IUB is preparing for a report to the Iowa legislature on the effectiveness of energy efficiency programs. The report will also include recommendations for best practices to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Preliminary numbers reported in this joint filing show that in 2006, member-consumers of Iowa’s electric cooperatives saved $18.3 million as a result of energy efficiency programs and services and the cooperatives invested $11.6 million in these areas. The energy efficiency investment as part of retail revenues was 2.6 percent.
Interestingly, an equal number of RECs – 50 percent – are summer and winter peakers.
“Access Energy Cooperative prides ourselves on delivering power to our member-consumers that is safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and efficient. Another important component of our business culture involves promoting energy efficiency,” says Robert Swindell, General Manager/CEO.
“Access Energy Cooperative was pleased to join with the other electric cooperatives in the state to participate in this filing – it’s an excellent example of the cooperative principle of Cooperation Among Cooperatives.”
Access Energy Cooperative offers energy efficiency programs and services to our member-consumers, including:
- Free energy audits with a blower door test for members and propane customers
- Rebates on energy efficient electric water heaters, Geothermal systems, and dual fuel systems
- A low interest loan program for energy efficiency improvements
- Monthly articles and how to save energy in our newsletter and on our website
For more information about ways energy efficiency can work for you or your business, please contact our Member Service Representatives at Access Energy Cooperative.