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  • In compliance with Gov. Polis' Safer at Home Order

    our lobby is open and we encourage members to wear masks or face coverings and to maintain a 6 foot separation. If you are sick please stay home! Members can accomplish most tasks on line or over the phone. We have a payment kiosk that accepts cash and credit/debit cards inside the first set of doors at our 801 N Broadway office. Cash and check payments are still accepted in the night drop vault.

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Electric Space Heaters

Buyer beware when it comes to electric space heaters.  Manufacturing companies may promise massive reductions in heating costs (up to 60 percent) by turning back the main heating system and using the space heater. Some feature "exotic" sounding technologies to create the heat.  Here is what you need to know:

  • Any space heater will produce the same amount of heat as another. Electric resistance heat has an efficiency rating of 1.0 and advertised new technologies only add to the cost. Buying a $40 model will heat just as well as the one costing $400. 
  • The maximum saving you can expect with using space heaters is around 10 percent. 
  • Do not let them run continuously as a single 2,000 watt heater can add over $159.00 per month to your electric bill if the electric rate is $0.11 per kWh.

Electric space heaters do have their place.  If you turn your central system back to around 60 degrees F. and supplement with a space heater, you can expect that 10 percent or so in savings. But you must use it only when people are in the room.  

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Empire Electric Association, Inc

Outages: 970-565-4444

Office: 970-565-4444

801 North Broadway,

Cortez, Colorado 81321

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  • Home
  • Account
    • Account Login
    • Payment Options and Assistance Programs
    • Rates
    • Start or Change Service
    • Understanding Your Bill
  • Energy Programs/Services
    • DER, DG, Net Metering and More
      • Green Power Program
      • Renewable Energy Programs
      • Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor
    • Energy Efficiency Products Program (Rebates)
    • Low Income Weatherization
    • Meter Information
    • Programs to Help You Save Energy
    • Energy Saving Tools
      • Together We Save
      • Home Energy - Ways to Save
    • Energy Education for Youngsters
    • Electric Vehicle Information
  • Community
    • Empire Electric
      • Co-op Careers
      • Cooperative Difference
      • Governing Documents and Policies
      • Historical Timeline
      • Touchstone Energy
    • Membership Info
      • Annual Meeting
      • Benefits of Membership
      • Board Meetings and Minutes
      • Board of Directors
      • Capital Credits
      • Member Newsletter
      • Press Releases
      • Scams
    • Community
      • Community Room
      • Community Resources
      • Donation and Sponsorship
      • Photo Contest
      • Scholarships
      • Youth Trips
  • Safety
    • Electrical Safety
      • Electrical Safety Information
      • Safety Demos
      • Safety Quiz
    • Outage Center
      • Prepare for an Outage
        • Outage FAQ
      • Storm Center