Still time to register for South Dakota infrared camera workshop
March 20-21
Madison, S.D.
March 1 is the deadline to register for Infrared Inspection for System Maintenance and Energy Audits, at Heartland Consumers Power District's 
Madison, S.D., headquarters. The Snell Group thermography training experts are presenting this two-day intensive training event that goes beyond a simple overview to cover all the basics from home energy audits to system maintenance. There is limited space, so register today or contact Clean Energy Ambassadors at 406-969-1040 for more information.
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Energy-saving tips bookmark available online
There is no need for you to spend a lot of energy looking for a handout for your next public event when you can download our new bookmark, Easy Ways to Save Energy. On one side, you'll find simple tips that even young consumers can follow to reduce home energy use. The other side lists fun websites that educate users about energy use and rebates available for appliance upgrades (because getting money back on a purchase is fun, too.)
The two-sided pdf file is set up so you can print them on your own copier or send to a printer. There is room below the banner on one side to imprint your utility's logo. Or you can contact Energy Services for help setting up the artwork.
Download the new fuel cell fact sheet
The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has published a new fact sheet, Clean, Efficient and Reliable Power for the 21st Century, on advances in fuel cell technologies. Visit our publication library to download the fact sheet, and while you are there, check out some of our other titles. If you are interested in a subject you don't see on the list, drop Energy Services a suggestion.
Guidebooks available on CD
Western offers an extensive library of guidebooks on CD to help utilities explore ways to incorporate more renewable energy into their power mix. The CDs are available to our customers free of charge. See the full list.
Register to submit your annual IRP online
Submitting your annual integrated resource plan update is easier for Western customers with the online IRP data collection program. Register to use this standardized tool for annual integrated resource plan updates.
Like the compliance training program, the web-based system is designed to streamline the reporting process, increase customers' understanding of the IRP requirements and ensure a consistent review process.