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 How Efficient is Your Home?

If you'd like to make sure you're using only the amount of electricity you need, click the following link to begin a free energy audit on your home.

To complete the audit, simply fill in the blanks with information about your home. You'll find out if a few improvements would save money on your electric bill.

Then, if you still have questions, you can call one of CHELCO's Marketing Department representatives for answers.

Saving money is important, so what are you waiting for? Complete your audit today and learn how you can save.

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 Safety Tip of the Month
 Use Your Space Heater Safely

Many people turn to space heaters-both electric models and those powered by kerosene or even wood- as a convenient source of warmth in winter months. However, space heaters can be dangerous if not used properly.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that more than 25,000 residential fires every year are associated with space heaters. More than 300 people die in these fires...

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 Recipe of the Month
 Tuscan Vegetable Soup

With the cooler temeratures of winter upon us, this flavor packed soup will certainly warm you up! It not only tastes good, it's good for you. This recipe comes courtesy of Ellie Krieger and the healthy eating recipes from the Food Network.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium canellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, diced (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, diced, (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 small zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Directions: In a small bowl mash half of the beans with a masher or the back of a spoon, and set aside. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, garlic, thyme, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the broth and tomatoes with the juice and bring to a boil. Add the mashed and whole beans and the spinach leaves and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes more.

Serve topped with Parmesan, if desired.

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