With winter fast approaching, home preparedness is important 

Winter will be here before we know it, and Wild Rice Electric is encouraging area residents to get ahead of the cold, and get their homes ready for winter. Wild Rice Electric Director of Member Services Teddy Busse shares some simple things you can do to make your home more energy efficient this winter. 

Busse says checking, and regularly maintaining your heating system is also important. 

People with questions regarding energy efficiency programs available to them should talk to their local energy provider.