Energy Efficiency
RECC has always encouraged our members to use electric energy wisely and efficiently. Our educational program, rebates and rate structures have made us one of the top co-ops in the state in geothermal and heat pump installations, and we provide resources like the Certified Comfort Home construction guidelines and the "Your Family Is Unique" energy guide to help consumers save energy and money.
Click here for information on federal tax credits and state rebates for energy efiiciency measures in your home!
Click here to read about some of the energy-saving projects that RECC has done at our own headquarters building!
Together We Save
A new energy-savings campaign was recently introduced by the nation's Touchstone Energy cooperatives. including a fun web site with a wealth of information on saving energy in your home! Five new TV commercials can also be viewed, along with videos that help explain home weatherization projects.
Go to TogetherWeSave.com!
Energy Star program
Americans saved enough energy in 2006 to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million cars - all while saving $14 billion on their utility bills - thanks to the government's popular ENERGY STAR program. RECC has been approved as an ENERGY STAR partner to make our members more aware of the energy and money savings available through better efficiency.
From product labeling and efficiency guidelines to consumer education, ENERGY STAR is a valuable tool for reducing our energy consumption. To visit the ENERGY STAR web site,
click here.
HomE Rebate Program
RECC has used its allocated funds in the HomE rebate program for energy efficiency improvements in member's homes. Our normal rebates for heat pumps, geothermal systems and electric water heaters are still in effect, though!
Choose from the links below to learn more about using energy efficiently!
Certified Comfort Home - Our best ideas for building a comfortable, energy-efficient home
Energy Audits - Including an on-line audit you can do yourself!
Your Family is Unique - Appliance usage estimates and energy-saving tips
Weather Records - Compare monthly temperatures for central Illinos
Energy Star at Work - Energy saving ideas for the workplace
U.S. Dept. of Energy - Savings Ideas
Click on the Touchstone Energy Savers icon below to see other efficiency tips and energy-saving ideas!
