Author: Admin

Roosevelt Public Power
District
www.rooseveltppd.com

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ISSUE 2

JUNE 2019

Dennis Duffield—Manager
Sandra Hendren—Manager
Jennifer Heimbouch—Office Supervisor
Dael Cron—Billing Clerk
A. J. Kuxhausen—Operations Manager
Jake Gonzales—Line Superintendent
Jordan Stull—Line Foreman
John Walker—Lineman
Ralph Paez—Lineman
Doug Beebe—Lineman
Dillon Wademan—Lineman
Colt Whitaker-Lineman
Ralph Hilyard—President
Andrew Stratman—Vice President
Wes Ullrich—Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Howell—Director
Ken Strey—Director
Brenda Darnell—Director
Scott Long—Director

MONITORING ENERGY USE AT HOME

As consumers, many of us try to find ways to save energy. But determing how and where energy is being used in your home can be difficult. Luckily, a new generation of home energy monitors is available, and these monitors promise greater insight into how we use electricity.
For several years, consumers could purchase energy monitoring devices that connected to individual appliances. These devices would show how much energy that specific appliance was using. This was a time-consuming process because each appliance had to be connected individually, one by one, to the device.
New versions of energy monitoring devices follow the sme concept, but instead, consumers can view energy use for the entire home. Rather than connecting individual appliances to the energy monitor, you can install a kit into your home’s breaker panel. (It’s important to note you should consult with a licensed electrician before performing any work on your home’s breaker panel.)
Another cool feature these new home energy monitors offer is the ability to automatically recognize appliances within the home. Consumers can log into their account, either online or via an app, to view a breakdown of each appliance. The device may prompt you to verify that the appliance found is correct, or it may prompt you to input what the appliance actually is. But over time, as the monitor is exposed to different appliances, it will become better at automatically recognizing them. Once properly configured the monitor can provide a customized energy use report for the home.
You may be wondering if home energy monitors actually save energy. No, they do not. They simply provide information on your home’s appliances and how they use energy. But you can use this information to identify energy hogs (like that spare freezer in the garage) that might need to be replaced.
Two of the most popular home energy monitoring systems on the market today are the Sense Energy Monitor and the Neurio Home Energy Monitor. Energy monitoring systems promise different levels of reporting, and some can even interface with rooftop solar systems. It’s up to the consumer to decide which energy monitoring system makes the most sense for their needs. A whole-home energy monitoring system typically costs between $150-$400, plus installation.
If you’re looking to optimize your energy use, home energy monitors can be useful tools. But remember, they are not a magic bullet, and you will need to act on the information provided by the system.
Brian Sloboda, Rural Electric Nebraskan, May 2019

ISSUE 2

5 TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY AT HOME WHEN ON SUMMER VACATION
Are you planning an extended vacation-one week, two weeks, or more? Before leaving town, the Department of Energy offers five tips to save energy and money in your home during your absence.
Turn down the water heater. No sense heating the water if you are not home to use it. Turn the water heater down 10-20 degrees or set it to vacation mode.
Set your thermostat (programmable or manual) higher than usual.
Reduce standby power loads. You can cut standby power by using power strips and turning them off when not in use, unplugging electronics (such as clocks, game consoles, DVD players, etc), and using Energy Star products.
Keep window shades and curtains drawn to keep the house cool from the afternoon sun.
Make sure all lights are turned off. For lights on a security timer, use energy efficient CFL or LED bulbs.
For more energy saving tips, visit the DOE energy saver website.
www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org

CITRUS OLIVE OIL CAKE
1 1/2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp salt
1 c. sugar 3/4 c. plain yogurt 3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 c. olive oil 2 tsp citrus zest
1/4 c. fresh citrus juice (lemon, lime, tangerine, your choice of citrus!)
Glaze– 1/3 c. powdered sugar & 2-3 tsp. fresh citrus juice
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter and flour a loaf pan. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. In a second bowl, grate the citrus zest into the sugar and blend well. Add the yogurt, 1/4 c. citrus juice, eggs, and vanilla until well mixed. Using a spatula, gently fold in the olive oil. Pour into the loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the sides begin to pull away from the pan. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove onto plate. Allow cake to cool completely before glazing.
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