Gear up for fall home energy management

  • Changing air filters is just one way homeowners can prepare their homes for fall and winter weather.
    Changing air filters is just one way homeowners can prepare their homes for fall and winter weather.
  • Cadets participated in an exercise scenario involving a localized response to an active emergency locator transmitter, a radio beacon carried aboard aircraft. Search teams were informed the active ELT signal was reported by two aircraft. The location of the scenario downed aircraft was unknown. Two ground teams were activated from Riverside, including ten cadets.
    Cadets participated in an exercise scenario involving a localized response to an active emergency locator transmitter, a radio beacon carried aboard aircraft. Search teams were informed the active ELT signal was reported by two aircraft. The location of the scenario downed aircraft was unknown. Two ground teams were activated from Riverside, including ten cadets.
Given the unpredictability of Oklahoma weather, homeowners may still be running air conditioners and fans for several more weeks. However, energy management adjustments should begin now. Nearly half the energy used in the home goes to heating and cooling, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Extension housing and consumer specialist and interim associate dean. “Making smart decisions…

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