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Snuggle Up To Winter

Tri-CAP
February 2, 2016

Ah, February – in the epicenter of long-john, throw blankets and the hot-chili season! I like winter. Most of my contemporaries have fled to Arizona, Florida or Texas, but I’m one of those die-hards that embraces winter. My wife does the cross-country ski routine and I try to keep up to her pace with my snow-shoes. We both agree that some of the most arresting scenery in Minnesota is to be found in the midst of winter – the stark and formal relief of the dark tree-trunks and finger-like branches against the pure white snow and sultry gray skies – tinged at times with purple, lavender and rose. The black-capped chickadees, snow buntings and nut hatches make for reliable companions every single day of the cold season.
For those of us that stick it out here on the snowy slopes, by choice or of necessity, we must acquire coping skills. The reality for many is that there just isn’t enough in the family budget to keep the heat up to 70 degrees. Many, many people set their furnace thermostat way down low, just warm enough to keep the pipes from freezing, and they stay warm by dressing in extra layers, using blankets, or closing off the second floor or other less used rooms – keeping the heat only flowing where the people are. If this is You, you’re not alone – this is how many cope. The struggle to stay warm every day can take all of the joy out of the season.
If you are one who employs these strategies, consider calling Tri-CAP and getting signed up for energy assistance. This also makes you eligible for a home assessment to see if home weatherization, or our other energy saving programs, are right for you. Give us a try and maybe next year, coping with a good old Minnesota winter may be a great deal less challenging. Don’t let winter get the best of you – recapture what a wondrous season it can be.
Energy tip for this month: Change your furnace filter monthly (makes your furnace run smoother with less start-ups and stops) and pull your refrigerator out a few feet and brush clean the coils. Both these tips will save you energy dollars and extend the life of your furnace and refrigerator.
February 2016 Blog by Stephen Bjorklund

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