How to Save

For information on ways you can save, please visit the U.S. Department of Energy.

Use the Energy Calculator to determine what your utility bills should be by inserting the required information, and see how you can reduce your bills

Irrigation Load Control

8-Hour Load Control Rider for Irrigation Service — Applicable to irrigation consumers agreeing to the installation of a load control device, which may curtail irrigation service up to eight (8) hours per day on a peak day.  The hours of control are from 2:00 – 10:00 p.m. from June 15 through September 15. If the consumer agrees to participate in the cooperative’s load control program, and agrees to the installation of a load control device(s) on the consumer’s irrigation equipment, the consumer will receive a credit of $15.00 of the $35.00 per connected horsepower charge per year.                                                   

For more information, contact us.

Available Rebates

Members of Bluestem Electric Cooperative are eligible for cash rebates for installing electric heating equipment and/or water heaters provided they meet qualifying requirements.

Learn about the Rebates

Save Upstairs

Image showing the transfer of heat into and out of homes during the summer and winterHave you checked your attic's insullation?

Your home’s attic is the most important component for energy efficiency. The recommended level of insulation in your home’s attic has gone up by approximately 40% over the last 10 years. So, if your home is over 10 years old, chances are, you don’t have enough insulation in your attic. It is estimated that nine out of 10 homes in Bluestem’s area have less than half of the recommended insulation in the attic which means you’re sending energy dollars “right through the roof.”

A few signs that indicate your attic may be poorly insulated: ​

  • Trouble heating or cooling certain rooms in your home
  • Furnace / AC constantly cycling on and off
  • Your home is over 10 years old
  • Difficulty keeping a consistent temperature in your home
  • Energy cost seem too high

Attic Report Card will come to your home and evaluate your home’s attic insulation by conducting a 12-point inspection covering:

  • Current level of attic insulation
  • Attic ventilation
  • Attic wall insulation
  • Attic air infiltration
  • Attic cavities 
  • Animal infestation

In turn, you will receive a detailed report card of how well your attic is currently insulated and options to improve it. Your report will also include estimated energy savings if you should choose to have the recommended changes made in your attic. They will even come and make the improvements for you!

Bluestem members can visit "Grade My Attic." You can also call, 1-816-866-5070  with any questions or to set up an appointment.