Golden Valley Electric Association

Energy Saving Ideas

Energy Saving Programs

Plug in and saveTake action! There are many ways to save on your electric bill in winter. Read these energy efficiency tips and start saving.

Home$enseHome$ense is Golden Valley's home electrical efficiency program. It is offered to all residential members for only $40.

Energy Saver$The U.S. Department of Energy provides excellent money saving ideas in this 36 page booklet. (Format: PDF Size: 2.3MB)

Builder$enseBuilder$ense is GVEA's energy efficiency residential rebate program for home builders who install electrical energy efficiency measures during construction.

Bulb CalculatorTouchstone Energy provides a calculator to determine savings by replacing standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents. (Format: Flash)

Business$enseBusiness$ense is our program designed to increase the efficiency with which energy is used on GVEA's system. It provides rebates to commercial members who reduce their lighting loads through energy efficient lighting.

Where the Kilowatts Go

Higher bill than expected? Here are some common causes of bill variations. Includes a month long chart for tracking electric usage. (Format: PDF Size: 218KB)

Kill A WattPhantom Appliances: Are phantoms driving up your bills? You may be suprised how much electricity a device uses, even when turned off.

Home Energy Usage: Curious about the average cost of common household appliances? View some of the costs, and learn how to calculate them. (Format: PDF Size: 250KB)