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Saving Money with Your Appliances

During the past 30 years, home appliances have steadily become more energy efficient. A microwave oven uses 90 percent less energy to cook a meal than a conventional gas oven, and compact fluorescent light bulbs can offer light similar to incandescent bulbs but use 75 percent less electricity to do so. Refrigerators now use less than half as much electricity as those built in the 1970s. So when you decide to purchase new appliances, make sure they're high efficiency. The higher up-front price will save you money in the long run.

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  • Lighting
  • Refrigerators and Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Ovens and Stoves
  • Washers and Dryers
  • Dishwashers
  • Other Appliances

For more information about appliance and equipment efficiency and commercial equipment standards, go to the U.S. Department of Energy website.

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Did You Know?

Water heating can account for 14% to 25% of energy consumed in your home? Turn down the temperature to 120F degrees to save money.

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7001 Mount Rushmore Road Rapid City, SD 57702

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We're Improving Life with Energy by strengthening our communities through growth and development opportunities. That’s why we have a planning team focused on building strong partnerships with diverse businesses. Read more about economic development and our supplier diversity program network.

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Every day, we want to be “improving life with energy.” We produce, market and deliver the vital electricity, coal, oil and natural gas that our customers need. Through our efforts, products and services, we also share our personal energy to strengthen our communities and support growth and development.

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