Inside Ruralite – Lane Electric Cooperative

Inside Ruralite

Attic: In many homes, attic insulation is one of easiest, least expensive and most effective ways to reduce your energy use. Contact us to find out how much insulation is right for your home. In colder regions, a properly insulated attic also reduces the chance of ice dams. Den/office: Plug all electronic gadgets such as phone and laptop chargers, printers, gaming consoles and BluRay players into a power strip with an on/ off switch. When not in use, turn the power strip off to eliminate all those energy vampires. Bedroom: Ceiling fans can help save energy all year long! In the summer, fans should rotate counter clockwise to push air down creating a cooling flow. In the winter, fans should rotate clockwise to help draw cool air up toward the ceiling and push the warm air that naturally rises down to you and your family. Bathroom: Take a short shower instead of a bath. Short showers use much less water, and you'll also save energy by not heating all that extra water! Living room: Smart thermostats learn how you and your family live , and automatically adjust the temperature settings based on your lifestyle to keep you comfort- able while saving you money. Kitchen: Make sure your burner isn't bigger than the pan, and use flat-bottomed pans to maximize surface contact with the burner. Don't preheat the oven until you're ready to use it. Minimize the number of times you open and close the refrigerator or oven door.

Oct 2018

A Full House of Energy Savings

Attic In many homes, attic insulation is one of easiest, least expensive and most effective ways to reduce your energy use. Contact us...

Oct 2018

A Record-Breaking Birder

In 2015, Noah Strycker set out to spot more birds in one year than ever done before By Craig Reed Noah Strycker had...

Sep 2018

On the Steps of History

Dayna Harris of Cottage Grove represents Lane Electric on Washington Youth Tour trip By Craig Reed With her interest in history, Dayna Harris...

Sep 2018

2018 Lane Electric Scholarship Winners

Lane Electric Cooperative has been awarding scholarships to its members and their children for close to 40 years. Initially, two $500 scholarships were...

Sep 2018

Lighting Labels and Lingo

These days, consumers have endless options when it comes to purchasing light bulbs, but the labels can be confusing! Use the information below...

Sep 2018

A Survey in Your Future

Please Help Us Plan For Your Future Energy Needs Lane Electric Cooperative is conducting its biennial survey of a random sample of our...

Aug 2018

Celebrating ‘Animal House’ 40 Years Later

Cottage Grove was the base for the making of the iconic comedy about Greek life By Craig Reed The community of Cottage Grove...

Aug 2018

Beat the Heat This Summer

This time of year, consumers usually see their electric bills rise with the temperature due to the increased use of their air conditioning...

Photo of man carving wood into chainsaw art

Jul 2018

Let the Chips Fly!

Chainsaw artists show off their skills at the McKenzie Chainsaw Festival By Craig Reed A dozen chainsaws buzzed as their metal teeth cut...

Jul 2018

Community Building: Capital Credits

Lane Electric retires $264,253 to members For many of Lane Electric’s longtime members, capital credits are not a new topic. Many have been...