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Tips from the Electric Department
The lights don’t go out too often, but every now and then spring storms can shut off the power. If your lights go out, check your circuit breakers and check with your neighbors. If it seems like a power outage, call
workdays 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM ………. 628-2581 (the Electric Department),
other times……………………………. 628-9844 (the Power Plant).
Use surge protectors for sensitive electronics and computers.
Please remember that 48 hours before you dig, you need to call Iowa One Call at 800-292-8989 or nationwide 811 number to have Utilities come locate your lines. This is a free service to citizens.
Please also remember that you should not place plantings around electrical boxes in your yard. Plantings can grow into the box and cause outages. The Electric Department also needs room to work safely and quickly to restore service should there be a problem. Keep shrubs and plantings 10 feet away from the front side of equipment and 2-3 feet from all other sides.
If you notice that you have branches growing into an electrical line, please call the Electric Department at 628-2581 to have the tree trimmed. Please do not try to do this yourself; a tree limb that is touching a power line can be dangerous.
Last, if you notice that you have a street light out or is cycling on and off in your area, please notify the Electric Department so that we can get the street light fixed.
If you have any other questions, please call the Electric Department at 628-2581.
Other Energy Sites
KIDS
For children (have some fun) and adults- how and where to save energy in your house and improve the energy efficiency of your home. Click: energy hog
U.S. Department of Energy – for kids
Learn about electricity - Miami Science Center
Do you know how efficient is your home? For a self audit site click here.
Would you like to know how much energy is used by common household appliances and other home energy related question? Click here
Everything you want to know about energy tax incentives.
Energy Star web site.
Home Energy Tips, Home energy Audits
Information about Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities.
Iowa Utilities Board.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE)
American Public Power Association (APPA)
U.S. Department of Energy .
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