Buyer Beware of Energy Scams
Many people are looking for the miracle item that will save on their heating costs. There is no such miracle item! Some of our members and employees have received a postcard in the mail inviting them to a location where they will receive a FREE delicious dinner and learn how they can reduce monthly energy bills up to 50%.
Saving energy is not as simple as plugging a device into an outlet or a meter. Electric cooperatives invest millions of dollars every year into researching the latest energy efficient and renewable energy options on the market. Pioneer offers an energy audit and air infiltration tests to assist member-owners seeking the answers about energy efficiency. In today's economic climate, marketers have found a niche offering a range of products they promise will deliver quick and easy energy savings. The soundest advice to follow in this climate is: buyer beware. Instead of wasting money on schemes that fall short, cooperative member-owners looking for answers are encouraged to work with your electric cooperative. We are here to help you make sense of energy-savings claims and also help you find real ways to save on your electric bill.
To inquire about an energy audit or an air infiltration test contact our Energy Advisor.
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Members will often call in to ask about the validity of claims made by product marketing and sales people. Here are a few of the products we have found not to hold true to marketing claims:
- Power Factor Correction Devices, Amp Reduction Units or kVAR
- Radiant barriers
- Energy saving space heaters
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