October is Energy Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to focus attention on the importance of energy efficiency and conservation. Because every little bit counts, here are a few simple reminders that can help you save energy and money.

• Turn off the lights. When you are the last one to leave a room, make sure all the lights are turned off.
• Power down electronic devices. When electronic devices are not in use, remember to power them down and make sure they are not in standby mode, which can still use small amounts of electricity.
• Adjust your thermostat. Reducing the thermostat setting saves energy at night and when no one is home.
• Take shorter showers. Try to limit showers to about 10 minutes or less.
• Run only full loads. Running only full loads saves cycles – and energy – on your dishwasher, clothes washer, and dryer.

Keep energy efficiency in mind this month and every month, and you can save money and live more sustainably.

Watch the Energy Awareness Month video here.

United Power contractor Iron Mountain Foresty will begin tree-trimming operations to clear vegetation near utility equipment on Sept. 28. 

You may see contractors working in the Aristocrat Ranchettes area through October. To complete tree and vegetation removal, crews will need access to utility-owned electric equipment, which, in some cases, may be located on member property.

For everyone’s safety, please clear a safe path to electric equipment on your property and do not approach crews while they are working. Crews appreciate member cooperation while they complete tree trimming operations for safety and reliability. If you have questions or concerns, please contact United Power at 303-637-1300.