External Resources

Energy Web Sites

Links to organizations throughout Minnesota and the nation that work to provide consumers with information and tools to make smart energy decisions and save money.

Together We Save

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives recently joined together to create a Web site dedicated to helping our members save energy. Complete with an interactive energy-saving home tour and videos, Together We Save offers a fun way to learn more about saving energy and money.

Minnesota Brighter Ideas

Minnesota Brighter Ideas features calculators, videos and tips aimed at helping you learn more about how your family uses energy and how you can start saving energy and money. The site also features a kids club section and details on energy-saving deals.

ENERGY STAR®

ENERGY STAR^® is a government-backed program to help consumers identify products that deliver superior energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Web site helps members learn more about the benefits of ENERGY STAR rated products and provides information on retailers that carry ENERGY STAR products.

Minnesota Department of Commerce - Office of Energy Security

The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Office of Energy Security provides information on renewable energy and saving energy tailored for Minnesota consumers. This site also contains information about low-income assistance programs and incentives for energy upgrades.

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy supplies tips for saving energy in your home and workplace as well as information on renewable energy and energy-efficient products.

Alliance to Save Energy

Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition promoting energy efficiency for a cleaner environment and greater energy security. In addition to energy-saving information, Alliance to Save Energy provides tax credit details.

Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)

CEE provides information on saving energy and Minnesota loan programs for energy-efficiency upgrades.

Dakota Electric Association