Receive personalized tips on how to reduce your energy usage with the HomeCheck® Online energy assessment from MidAmerican Energy: midamericanenergy.com/homecheck

Traditional light bulbs consume a high amount of electricity. Simply replacing your five most frequently used bulbs can save you nearly $75 a year! Find more energy-saving tips: bit.ly/4nez8KT.

Unplug the energy vampires in your home that drive up your energy bill. Most electronics continue to use energy even when turned off or not in use. Unplugging unused devices is a simple way to save.

Oct. 20 marks the start of Careers in Energy Week, an initiative recognizing the valuable work of energy professionals and highlighting the rapidly growing energy industry. Considering a career in energy? View openings here: IowaUtility.org/about/careers/.

Smart thermostats = smart savings 🧠 Take control of your comfort and your energy bill! A smart thermostat can learn your habits, adjust automatically and use energy more efficiently – and you don't have to lift a finger! Learn more: bit.ly/4fY3sGj

Home energy professionals use tools like blower doors to measure how much air enters or escapes your home. As the weather cools down, energy assessments help identify air leaks and determine what energy-saving improvements can be made.

Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program open to all beginning Nov. 1. They are considered based on household income and size, type of primary heating fuel, housing type, and other factors. Learn more: bit.ly/3VcTjfX.

Don’t get spooked by the cold — prepare your home for winter weather. Now is the time to winterize your home to prevent damage from freezing temperatures and save on energy costs.

Don’t let safety go by the wayside during harvest or fall tillage season — look up and look out! Learn more tips from @MidAmerican: bit.ly/4qxG4oG.

It’s National STEM Day! If you know a future engineer, visit AlliantEnergyKids.com to empower the next generation of science lovers with activities for all ages:

The IUA thanks all veterans for their service. Our member utility providers honor veterans and military members through employment programs. Alliant: bit.ly/3LyjBrp Black Hills: bit.ly/2ZsQduB MidAmerican: bit.ly/47LmhL1 NextEra: bit.ly/3bdvWMf

Last month, @BlackHillsEnergy celebrated National Energy Awareness Month by partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide free trees to its customers! Read more: bit.ly/3JgmX1J.

Knowledge is power! Understanding how your energy bill is calculated can help you track your energy usage and budget for future costs. Learn more from @AlliantEnergy: bit.ly/4noHtuQ.

Your heater is working overtime to keep frigid temperatures at bay. Remember: The bigger the temperature difference, the harder your system has to work.

See how @BlackHillsEnergy employee Jonathan Boudreaux used quick thinking and first aid to save a choking person. His story is a reminder that it’s never too late to learn first aid — you never know when it could save a life. Watch Jonathan’s story: bit.ly/4hxzVot.

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve Iowans and partner with the utility companies that power their homes and businesses.

Planning to deck the halls with twinkling lights? 💡 Make sure to keep power strips uncovered. 💡 Only use power strips indoors (unless specifically designed for outdoor use). 💡 As a rule of thumb, no more than three string lights should be plugged into an extension cord.

A small gap around windows or doors can let in a big draft. Weatherize your home by installing weather stripping to keep the cold out and improve energy efficiency. Various types of weather strips are available to protect against drafts, moisture and pests.

When it comes to extreme weather, preparation is key. Stay safe and ready by building an emergency kit with essentials. Learn more: bit.ly/3Lc2Wdh

Iowans are familiar with winterizing their homes, but did you know utility companies like @MidAmerican winterize wind turbines too? Wind turbines withstand the frigid cold through preventative maintenance, which ensures they’re in working condition when temperatures rise again.