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Hot spell puts heat on power supply

...We haven't had those problems yet, knock on wood." Great River Energy and Crow Wing Power recommend several energy-saving ideas: -- Setting the air conditioner to 78 degrees. -- Delay running the dishwasher. -- Delay washing clothes...

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EXTRA CREDIT

...Washington, D.C. High school juniors wishing to enter the contest need to simply write a short essay describing an Energy Saving Idea, New Energy Technology Idea, or a Futuristic Thought. Contest forms can be obtained from area high school counselors...

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...D.C., with about 1,000 other students from around the nation after winning the annual Crow Wing Power contest. They entered the contest by writing a short essay about a new energy technology or energy-saving idea. Alexandra Gregory

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It pays to save energy

...plugged in 24-7 are two energy-saving ideas submitted to Crow Wing Power...asked its members to submit energy-saving ideas and named one household as...from high- to low-cost energy-saving ideas to modifying habits, such...

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Home and Garden
City officials discuss big - and small - street reconstruction projects

...contingency fund. Was informed by Vogt that the city's total electric bills were down about $6,000 because of energy saving ideas in city departments. Was informed by Vogt that sewer flows, which had reached 675 million gallons of wastewater...

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City in the dark on which streetlights will be shut off

...blocks and in a few areas, my expectation is that it will have no effect." The pilot project was one of several energy-saving ideas Phelps has considered as a means to save the city money wherever it can. On Monday he said changing the wattage...

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Decision on streetlights set for February

...South Sixth streets, which costs about three times more than regular lights. The pilot project is one of several energy-saving ideas Brainerd Public Utilities is considering as a means to save the city money wherever it can. Other areas include...

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Energy tips share how to stay safe, comfortable this summer

...improve safety and efficiency. Schedule a furnace tune-up by calling (612) 333-1664 or 1-800 722-6821. Energy saving ideas: * Change filter regularly. Dirty filters reduce air conditioner efficiency. * Seal attic space to reduce consumption...

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Downtown project clears another hurdle

...Was informed Fisher and Brainerd Public Utilities Superintendent Tom Phelps would put together a priority list of energy saving ideas to bring back to the council in April. Approved having Bevans work with Crow Wing County jail staffers on where...

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Officials trying to cut costs by reducing city's energy consumption

...also is working with Brainerd Housing Redevelopment Authority and Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to implement energy-saving ideas for their buildings. Brainerd Public Utilities also is considering shutting down some street lights during part...

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