- Ed the Energy Saving Expert
Who We Are
Who We Are
Touchstone Energy is a national alliance of local, member-owned electric cooperatives. In addition to bringing electricity, renewable energy and energy saving tips to eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota, we’re part of a nationwide network, doing business with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to the community.
We use this network to take advantage of economies of scale, bringing you – our member-owners – the lowest rates possible.
- Touchstone Energy is made up of more than 700 nationwide cooperatives in 46 states.
- Collectively, we have 40 million member-owners across the country.
- Electric cooperatives were originally established to bring electricity to rural America.
- Today, they make up the largest utility network in the nation and distribute power over 2.4 million miles of line.
Your Local Touchstone Energy Cooperative
This website and energy-saving information is brought to you by your Local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, the same company that powers your home and business in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota.
Member Cooperatives:
Touchstone Energy Nationwide
What can you do?
Energy Saving Tips
Unplug it. Learn electronic tips to save energy.
Figure out what you could save with the CFL Calculator.
Conserve it. Keep showers to five minutes or less.
Learn where you can save. Take the Home Energy Audit.
Make efficient purchases by buying ENERGY STAR® appliances.
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A cool place where you can learn about electricity, energy savings and electrical safety.
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