Simplify your bills and get them faster! Sign up for paperless billing today. It’s convenient, secure, and unlike the mail, it's never late. Find step-by-step instructions here: zurl.co/3efMM

Ever wonder how much energy your appliances use? An electric clothes dryer requires a lot of power to run. This one requires 5,000 watts to operate – or 5 kilowatts. Shifting your drying time can make a big difference on your bill during peak times in the summer.

Big thanks to Girard linemen Adam Koons and Lewis Merrell for making it possible for Heartland to participate in GirardPublicLibrary's Ag Day event for the third year in a row. The pair manned the high-voltage safety demo trailer we share with 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Did you know SmartHub can give you personalized energy efficiency tips? Complete the Build Your Home Profile questionnaire to get started!

What do you do to prepare before a storm? Have any outside-the-box tips? Post yours in the comments!

April showers bring… potential electrical hazards. Never use electrical appliances near water. If you see a downed power line, stay away and report it immediately!

Let’s talk energy! Energy tells us how much electricity was used over time, and it’s measured in kilowatt-hours. Power (kW) x Time (in hours) = Energy (kWh).

Get ready for summer! Starting in June, the Peak Charge will be in effect. This charge encourages members to conserve during peak times when wholesale electricity costs are highest.

⚠️🔌 Is your home safe? May is a great month to check out potential electrical hazards around the house. Learn more: zurl.co/xuVpV #ElectricalSafetyMonth #SafeElectricity

From the latest issue of the Heartbeat newsletter: Daniel Taylor is no stranger to Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative. In fact, he’s the third generation in his family to serve on the board. Read our Q&A with Daniel: zurl.co/w0JwZ

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Today, we celebrate the incredible moms who light our lives with love, wisdom and endless support. Whether you’re a mother, grandmother, stepmom or mother figure, your kindness and strength make the world a better place.

Remember to replace your filter each month this summer to help your air conditioner run more efficiently and effectively! Learn more: zurl.co/6Vq9v #EnergyEfficiency #SafeElectricity

⚡ Learn to manually open your powered garage door during a power outage. Look for the emergency release cord and review your owner’s manual for instructions. Teach other drivers and older kids in your family how in case of emergencies. #PowerOutage #SafeElectricity

Congratulations to Patrick Hilgenberg, who yesterday joined our team full-time as Distribution Engineer! Patrick did an outstanding job for us as an engineering intern while finishing up his studies at Pittsburg State. We're excited to see him grow into this new role.

🚧CONSTRUCTION ALERT🚧 Our lobby at Heartland HQ in Girard will be closed for maintenance this Friday, May 23. Our drive-through will remain open.

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage, dedication and selflessness will never be forgotten. Let’s take a moment to reflect on their legacy and express our gratitude.

🚸 School’s back! Slow down in school zones, neighborhoods — and on gravel roads where buses stop and dust can hide kids. Let’s keep them safe! 🚍

🔥Planning a fall bonfire? Keep them away from overhead power lines, poles and utility equipment. Sparks can travel farther than you think! #SafeElectricity

It’s National Pumpkin Day! We don’t power the pumpkins (that’s all sunshine and soil), but we’re proud to power the farms, families, and porches where they grow, glow, and make fall feel like home. 🍂

Breaking news: Punxsutawney Phil has been officially placed on our watch list. 🚨 Easy for him to call for six more weeks of winter when he doesn't have to work outside in it. If you see this fuzzy felon, contact us immediately.