#TipTuesday: If your home has an unheated basement, insulation should be installed between the floor and crawlspace or basement. If you have a heated basement, install insulation in the box sills. The recommended R-value for unconditioned basements ranges from R-13 to R-30.
#TipTuesday: Is your home properly insulated? Insulation can make a major difference in comfort and energy savings. Your attic is a great place to add insulation. Recommended R-value ranges from R-30 in warm climates to R-60 in cold climates.
Our scholarship application is now open!
Pella High and Pella Christian students, applications are due February 28th through Dollars for Scholars! For all other area high school students, applications are due April 25th.
โผ ATTENTION MEMBERS! โผ
Election ballots will be making their way to your mailbox in just a couple weeks! Please note the ballots are due back to our office by ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐.
#SafetySunday: Groundhog Day is the perfect day to remind you: Call 8-1-1 two to three business days before you dig to help keep everyone safe. Itโs a free service: https://t.co/6XdAhgrLtN #SafeElectricity#GroundhogDay
Apply now for a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. this summer! ๐บ๐ธ
To learn more and to download the application click here ๐
https://t.co/LMYkZS7stq
#TipTuesday: When working from home, a power outage can interrupt your day. Stay prepared: keep your laptop and phone charged, save your work often, know how to use your phoneโs hotspot, and keep a list of places with Wi-Fi access. #SafeElectricity#WorkFromHome
#SaveSaturday: ๐กGet smart with your thermostat! Adjust the temperature a few degrees for energy and cost savings. Use smart or programmable features when youโre asleep or away for more savings. #EnergyEfficiency
Have you ever been to our nation's capitol? Looking for a trip of a lifetime making new friends from across the state and nation? ๐บ๐ธ
Apply today for the Iowa Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C. this summer. For the application click here: https://t.co/HIlCveODUk...
#TipTuesday: ๐กHelp save energy AND money! Use a smart thermostatโs programable features to adjust the temperature when no one is home or you go on vacation. #EnergyEfficiency
Lifeโs most persistent and urgent question is, โWhat are you doing for others?โโ We are proud to join the nation in honoring the life, work, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKday
#SaveSaturday: Donโt miss these low-cost ways to save energy:
โ Turn off lights and unplug electronics.
โ Close and lower window coverings.
โ Change or clean your filters.
โ Change the ceiling fan direction.
Thank you to this yearโs PCEA Nominating Committee for spending last night nominating members for this yearโs Board of Directors election.๐
From left to right: Amy Olsen, Steve Crozier, Ryan Kelderman, Dennis Goad, Eric Cox, Stu De Haan, and Ruth De Bruin.
Congratulations to our 2024 service anniversaries! ๐
๐Randy Reineke- 20 Years
๐Duane Ver Ploeg- 40 Years
๐Darrell Boot - 10 Years
Thank you for the hard work you do each and every day for our members.
This National Hat Day, we tip our (hard) hats to you! Weโre proud to power our local communities. โก๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธ๐ทโโ๏ธโก๏ธ<
#TipTuesday: Seal in comfort and savings: Prevent drafts to reduce energy loss and lower your heating and cooling bills. Check for leaks around windows and doors and caulk or install weatherstripping if needed. Learn more: https://t.co/oMbAe7bjO5 #EnergyEfficiency
SAVE THE DATE!
PCEA will host the 2025 Annual Meeting and dinner at the Pella Christian High School on Tuesday, April 8. The Coop will serve dinner before the business meeting, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with the business meeting shortly following at 7:00 p.m.