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Douglas Electric Cooperative

Douglas Electric is owned by the members it serves! More than just another electric utility with miles of power lines, transformers and meters, it is in fact the customers’ cooperative. Along with our dedicated office and operating staff, you are its greatest asset.

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Efficient Power

Are you looking to improve the energy efficiency of your home? Try these websites:

http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/geninfo.html The Home Energy Saver site-operated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, in conjunction with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory-is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make it happen. Among the topics addressed are energy-efficient homes, heating and cooling systems, solar power, insulation, windows, water heating, lighting and appliances.

http://www.energyguide.com Nexus Energy offers homeowners an opportunity to evaluate and purchase energy-efficient products and services, and explore energy topics. It has interactive tools consumers can use to become more informed about residential energy use. It also helps educate users about deregulation of the electric utility industry. In states where consumers can select their energy provider, the site allows them to compare offers from competing suppliers and sign up online.

http://energyoutlet.com Three Eugene, Oregon, utilities-including Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative-sponsor the site, which provides information for homeowners regarding home appliances, lighting, water heating, construction and remodeling, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

http://www.dulley.com Mechanical engineer, avid do-it-yourselfer and syndicated columnist Jim Dulley provides a library of more than 150 topics, access to his bulletins, money-saving tips, a showcase of new home-related products and a directory of manufacturers.