In The Home | Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc

Heating and Cooling with Heat Pumps

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, when paired with proper insulation, an electric heat pump can save over 30% on your heating and cooling bills compared to conventional HVAC systems. Here are some advantages of a heat pump:

One system to heat your home in cold (even sub-zero) temperatures and keep it cool during warmer months
Eliminate potential carbon monoxide exposure from combustion byproducts
Costs substantially less to heat your home than propane or electric baseboard heat

Heat pump one-sheeter

Energy Saving Water Heaters

Another great way to embrace beneficial electrification is with a heat pump water heater (HPWH). They're available in multiple sizes to fit any household size (including commercial applications) and have fast recovery to keep hot water flowing.

Your local electric cooperative or public power district is a good resource to understand more about this technology, and potentially can help answer questions on contractors, financing, and incentives for this energy-efficient option. Contact your co-op or public power district for more details.

HPWH one-sheeter

Cooking

One flip of a stovetop knob can have you joining a worldwide movement called beneficial electrification. Are you ready to rethink a lot of the things you thought you knew about cooking?

HVAC

In addition to heating, heat pumps provide air conditioning and humidity control. They work a lot like a refrigerator or air conditioner, using electricity and a refrigerant to move heat from one location to another. Learn more

LED Lighting

Making the switch to LED light bulbs offers significant energy savings over incandescent and halogen alternatives. On average, LEDs consume 80% less energy when compared to incandescent light bulbs.

Water Heaters

Conventional water heaters may be a thing of the past with the introduction of a variety of new energy-efficient water heaters. The type of water heater you choose will also affect your water heating costs. Learn more

Electrification Unlocks Opportunities for Rural Farmers and Their Community

Every farm has a story, and that story often has a distinct before-and-after moment of when the farm gained electricity. For many across the rural west, that moment was in the 1940s and 50s after the Rural Electrification Act took effect and member-owned electric cooperatives emerged to bring reliable and affordable electricity to their communities. For Mammoth Farms, that moment happened in 2018.

Peter Rusin, Member Relations Manager

11 Tips for a More Energy Efficient Home

Energy waste is one of the most common household expenses, and while energy companies are working to develop cleaner, more efficient solutions, there is still more that can be done when you make adjustments at home.

Matt Fitzgibbon, Beneficial Electrification Manager

What is Beneficial Electrification?

Beneficial electrification is a term based in-part on cornerstone research developed by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) for replacing direct fossil fuel use such as propane, heating oil, and gasoline with electricity.