Energy Efficiency
Geothermal Rebate
MCEC will rebate $1000 to members who install a geothermal system (minimum of 3-tons) as long as the member qualifies as an “all-electric” account. The minimum requirement to be rated as an “all-electric” account is that the member must have electric as their main source of heat along with an electric water heater (minimum of 50 gallons in size).
Benefits of Geothermal Systems
Heat Pump Rebate
MCEC will rebate $500 to members who install a heat pump (minimum of 3-tons and SEER rating of 15) as long as the member qualifies as an “all-electric” account. The minimum requirement to be rated as an “all-electric” account is that the member must have electric as their main source of heat along with an electric water heater (minimum of 50 gallons in size).
Benefits of Heat Pumps
Electric Heat Rate
A very attractive rate is available to households utilizing electric heat.
Winter
September 1 – June 1
Facilities Charge:
$45
Energy Charge:
First 800 KWH @ 11.45 cents
Next 3200 KWH @ 8.65 cents
Over 4000 KWH @ 11.45 cents
Summer
June 1 – September 1
Facilities Charge:
$45
Energy Charge:
All KWH @ 11.45 cents
Home Energy Audits
Energy audits are available to the members at no cost. We can come out and identify different areas of your home that may be costing you dollars from heat/cold infiltration and suggest ways that you can improve the energy efficiency of your home through insulation, caulking, or weather-stripping.
Certified Comfort Home
Monroe County Electric Co-Operative understands that building a new home can be a very stress-filled time in one’s life. To help new home builders in our area, MCEC offers a guide to energy efficient construction standards – Certified Comfort Home. This booklet is filled with tips to build a home with the lowest energy consumption possible while ensuring your comfort level will be at the highest possible level. For a copy, contact MCEC.