Scott Drzycimski Team Lead - Strategic Communications Interstate Power and Light Co., an Alliant Energy Company

Slowly but surely, the air we have paid to warm our home is being cooled by cold air leaking into our home.  So what do we do?  Today I have the privilege of talking with Scott Drzycimski from Alliant Energy on how we can save money on our energy bills.

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Here are some helpful local links with more information:

Alliant Energy’s Powerhouse TV air leak Information page.

Alliant Energy’s PowerHouse TV weatherizing materials.

Alliant Energy’s Energy Efficiency Rewards/Rebates.

Posted: February 16th, 2010 under Energy Efficiency.
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Scott Drzycimski Team Lead - Strategic Communications Interstate Power and Light Co., an Alliant Energy Company

Listen in as Brent and Julia talk with Scott Drzycimski about how make our fireplace as energy efficient as possible.

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For more information visit:

Alliant Energy’s Powerhouse TV information on Fireplaces

or

Alliant Energy’s Energy Efficiency Rewards/Rebates

Posted: January 27th, 2010 under Energy Efficiency, Saving Money.
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It was our joy to talk with Scott Drzycimski from Alliant Energy today about how we can save money on our energy bills.

Scott Drzycimski Team Lead - Strategic Communications Interstate Power and Light Co., an Alliant Energy Company

TOPIC: PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS

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Do you remember those infomercials for some Ronco product, where they said, “Just set it…and forget it?  That’s exactly what you do with your programmable thermostat.  A lot of us have a set schedule – Church Sunday morning, kids to school, out the door for errands Monday through Friday, soccer games all day Saturday – so basically, what you do is to program the thermostat to match your life. You pick a comfortable temperature – and set the thermostat to be at that temperature when you’re normally at home and, when you’re not, you let it get colder during the winter and warmer during the summer.  That way, you’re not using the furnace to heat (or AC to cool) an empty house. Best of all, you don’t have to remember to turn the thermostat up or down when you leave the house and you can set it so you never notice that it got cold (or warm in summer) in your house while you were gone.

Don’t forget to check rebates and incentives offered by your energy provider.  For example Alliant Energy will reward your purchase with a $25 incentive check.  And, your expected savings, if installed and programmed properly, will pay you back for your purchase in a year or so.

WEB LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Alliant Energy PowerHouse TV’s information about programmable thermostats.

Alliant Energy’s Energy Efficiency Rewards/Rebates.

Posted: January 19th, 2010 under Energy Efficiency, Saving Money, Uncategorized.
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Many of us have been hit hard financially this past year.  It’s at this time that we need some physical and mental restoration.  How can we get some time away without breaking the bank?  

Here are some of the best of the best from today’s show.  Thank you to all who participated!

–Calculate your spending power before you decide where you want to go.  This avoids getting the cart before the horse.  Find out what you have before you get your heart set on something you cannot afford.

–Have Fun Here in Iowa.  Turn a tent in the backyard or a trip to Adventureland into a fun family vacation.  Turn off the phone, sleep in, and do all the fun things in town you normally don’t get to do.

–Go Together.  Vacationing with another family can save on food, lodging, and transportation.  Especially good for single parent families.

–Book a hotel with breakfast included…then take pb&j for an inexpensive lunch.

–Check on condos.  Sometimes you can find condos for the same price as a hotel…but you get a full kitchen so instead of eating out each day…save money by cooking more affordable meals in your condo.

–Go online.  So many great deals are found by simply taking a moment to search for vacation ideas and coupons.

–Ask about specials.  Many places have special discounts and other specials…the trick is taking a moment to ask for the best deal.

Posted: June 29th, 2009 under Saving Money.
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Tis the season for graduations!  Do you have a number of parties to attend this year but don’t have enough money to go around?  What’s your best idea for giving an excellent graduation gift that won’t break the bank?

Posted: May 5th, 2009 under Saving Money.
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