Most old refrigerators, freezers, room air conditioners and dehumidifiers are less efficient than newer models. If they aren’t kept full, they’re even more expensive to run. In fact, an old second refrigerator can cost customers $100 or more a year to operate – about twice as much as a new one. Kaukauna Utilities is a […]
More »Understanding how to save energy at home just got easier for customers of Kaukauna Utilities. For residents who have ever wondered just how much energy could be saved through measures such as adjusting the thermostat or adding storm windows, answers are now just a few mouse clicks away. KU’s online HomeEnergySuite is available on this […]
More »Avoid dangerous shocks and electrical fires by keeping liquids, including drinks, away from computers and other electrical devices. Never play with electrical cords, light sockets, or electrical outlets. Never yank on the cord to unplug an appliance – hold the plug instead. Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn. […]
More »Kaukauna Utilities advises electric customers who are behind on their bills to make payment arrangements with the utility to avoid service disconnection. The Winter Emergency Period, often referred to as the moratorium on residential service disconnection, ends April 15. After that date, utilities statewide may begin to disconnect service to customers who are past due […]
More »Each winter, heating is a leading cause of residential structure fires. When the temperature drops, many families turn to alternative sources of heat, such as space heaters, to help warm their homes. Portable electric space heaters can be a convenient source of supplemental heat for your home in cold weather. However, they can also increase […]
More »News Archive PACE Program Finances Energy Efficiency Measures in Commercial Facilities Business owners in the City of Kaukauna now have additional financing options to fund energy efficiency improvements and sustainable energy projects through the City’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The PACE program allows owners of commercial facilities in Kaukauna to pay for certain […]
More »Kaukauna Utilities General Manager Jeff Feldt has been appointed to serve as a director of the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Development (DEED) program for Region 2. APPA is the national service organization representing the nation’s more than 2,000 community and state-owned electric utilities. DEED is APPA’s program to support the research […]
More »There are many misconceptions on how to keep your utility bills down in the winter. Kaukauna Utilities and Focus on Energy are here to bust those myths – providing you ways to keep your energy costs down without sacrificing comfort. Myth: Turning down the thermostat during the day will make my furnace work harder later. Truth: Your […]
More »Kaukauna Utilities General Manager Jeff Feldt has been re-elected to serve as the vice chair of the Board of Directors for the utility’s nonprofit power supplier, WPPI Energy. Following an election by WPPI Energy’s Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, Feldt was re-elected vice chair of WPPI Energy’s Board of Directors. A member of […]
More »Michael W. Peters has been named the next president and CEO of WPPI Energy, the regional power company serving Kaukauna Utilities and 50 other community-owned electric utilities. Peters, who will become CEO on Feb. 1, 2011, is an attorney with extensive experience representing both large and small electric cooperatives in Kansas, Illinois and Michigan, as […]
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