Customer Newsletter, October 2009

  • Try the Home Energy Suite Appliance Calculator
    • If you’re wondering which appliances in your home use the most energy, you will find the Appliance Calculator on Southern’s Home Energy Suite to be a useful tool. The calculator provides a listing of various appliances you may use in your home. Simply input the number of each appliance that you are currently using, the wattage, and the number of hours they are used each day. When you are finished, press “calculate” at the bottom of the page, and you will find the average usage and cost for each appliance you designated.

    Once you’ve calculated an estimate of your appliance usage and costs, do it again with some adjustments. Try reducing the hours you turn on your television, or change to a more energy efficient appliance. You’ll begin to see how changes in your usage can make a big difference.

    Home Energy Suite also offers an interactive house, which allows you to view energy efficiency tips on a room-by-room basis. The Home Energy Calculator is another useful tool that allows you to view an estimate of your monthly and annual energy costs based upon the size of your home, appliances and the energy efficiency measures already taken in your home. Check it out today.

    Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
    • Examining the Challenges of Wind
      • With the Our Energy, Our Future campaign, we have been continually asked, "Why hasn't Nebraska put up more wind turbines? More>>>
    • SPD Seeks to Return Unclaimed Funds
      • The individuals listed here, with the addresses we have on record, have left funds due them with Southern Power District. More>>>
    • SPD Participates in Hotline Safety Demos at Husker Harvest Days
      • Photos and Videos More>>>
    • We'll Take Credit, Debit Cards!
      • You now have an option to pay your electric bill 24-hours-a-a-day, seven-days a week and from ANY location. More>>>
    • October Is Built Around CFLs
      • Three letters...C-F-L...have potential to change the way Nebraskans use energy. More>>>
    • Take Action
      • Write a note to our elected officials in Washington, let them know you are concerned about the impact of climate change legislation to your electric bill. More>>>
    • Recipe Box: Creamy Corn & Potato Chowder
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