It's that time of year when we receive a lot of questions on our Home Energy Line about electric space heaters. What's the difference between a $30 one and a $300 one? Find out by watching our video. If you're shopping for a new furnace or central air conditioner, learn how you can get money back from Focus on Energy. See some of Madison's newest solar projects in our video "What's new under the sun." Does your home need an energy audit? Find out how you can win one! View MGE's new outage information map. Learn how you can even out your bill payments and make budgeting easier. And finally, find out where you should set your thermostat in winter.
See you in the spring!
Electric space heaters
You may have seen full page ads in the newspaper or heard commercials by radio celebrities touting a "new advanced portable space heater that can cut your heating bill by up to 50%." Or, the ad showing a "free miracle Amish fireplace" that "uses less energy than a coffee maker." Read more about the facts on space heaters.
Heating and cooling rebates
If you have to replace your furnace this winter, here's some good news. Our partner, Focus on Energy, offers Cash-Back Rewards to qualified MGE customers on boilers, natural gas or LP furnaces, central air conditioners and more. Learn more about these rebates.
What's new under the sun
MGE took the lead in several new exciting solar projects in 2010. See these new projects here.
Win an energy expert contest!
Enter for a chance to win a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® evaluation performed by a Focus on Energy trained Home Performance consultant. Learn more about the contest.
New! MGE outage map
You're at work and you just heard there is a power outage on your side of town. Is your neighborhood affected? Thanks to MGE's new outage Web page that shows reported power outages in our service territory, you can look up your address to find out. Find out more about the new outage map.
Even out your payments
Cold winter months and hot summer months can cause your utility bill to rise. MGE's Budget Payment Plan spreads your energy costs more evenly over an entire year to reduce the impact of unexpected higher bills. Learn how to sign up here.
Quick Quiz: Winter thermostat settings
What temperature should I set my thermostat at in the wintertime? Find the answer.
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Home Energy Line
608-252-7117
800-245-1125
Customer Service
608-252-7222
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