UseElectricWisely.com
UseElectricWisely.com is a website sponsored by Iowa’s electric cooperatives that provides information about electrical products and energy use for homeowners. Heat pumps, water heaters, appliances, efficient construction, and cordless electric lawnmowers are a few of the subjects covered. There is also a calculator that lets you compare operating costs for different heating and cooling systems.

Commercial Energy Systems
Commercial Energy Systems provides information about equipment and energy use in commercial buildings - from fast food to retail stores. The applications covered include HVAC systems, power quality, commercial cooking, lighting systems, commercial building design process and commissioning.

Fundamentals of Electricity
Fundamentals of Electricity is a virtual class about basic electricity and how the electric utility industry generates and delivers power to customers. Topics include Basics, Delivery, Electrical Safety and Generation.

Motors, Pumps, & Fans
Motors -This site sponsored by the Department of Energy contains motor tip sheets, motor efficiency case studies, technical publications and industry news. You can also find software tools to help you evaluate your motor repair/replacement options.

Compressed Air
Compressed Air -This site sponsored by the Department of Energy contains compressed air tip sheets, technical publications and industry news.

Touchstone Energy Home Energy Audit®
The Touchstone Energy Home Energy Audit® is an online tool offered in cooperation with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy as part of the national ENERGY STAR Program for improving energy efficiency in homes. The energy audit helps consumers identify ways to control their home energy use based on a detailed description of their home, its appliances and geographic location.

Touchstone Energy® Light Bulb Energy Saver
As the cost of energy goes up, more and more people are looking for ways to manage their energy use and reduce costs. Touchstone Energy cooperatives have always placed a priority on promoting energy efficiency to their members. Find out how much you can save by replacing your incandescent bulbs with compact florescent bulbs.

Touchstone Energy ® Savers
The Touchstone Energy® Savers is your one-stop online connection to useful tools, valuable tips, resources, and information to help you create a more energy efficient home. You have the power to control your energy costs and become energy efficient. Consumers are looking for ways to manage their energy use and reduce costs. Touchstone Energy® Savers is a starting point to help you get on the way toward better energy management for your home.