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Rebates & Incentives

Energy Efficient Farm

 

  • Heat Pump
  • Water Heaters
  • Irrigation Control
  • Electric Heat Credit
  • Grain Drying
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Wiring

Energy Star Rated heat pump (air to air, geothermal) $600 & Loan
- Must be a minimum of a 2 ton system and the HSPF must be 8.5 or greater (AHRI Certificate required)

  • Electric Heating Systems are eligible for a reduced electrical rate on all energy used by the heating systems.
  • Systems will be sub metered to determine usage.
  • Meter to be installed at homeowner's expense.
  • Cooperative furnishes meter, socket, and CT, if required, at no cost to member.
  • Heat Pump Installations are eligible for reduced rate year round with air conditioning function controlled by load management system.
  • Cooperative furnishes load control device at no cost to member.

Marathon Water Heater Incentives

Replacing existing electric $6.00 per gal. rebate
Replacing gas unit wiring allowance $6.00 per gal. rebate + $50
New home construction $6.00 per gal. rebate
In new, "all-electric" home FREE - 85 gal. Marathon

Marathon Water Heater Rebates

  • 50 gallon - $300.00
  • 85 gallon - $510.00
  • 100 gallon - $600.00

*All Marathon water heaters must be connected to a load management system

*Cooperative provides load control device at no cost to member.

*All Marathon water heaters come with lifetime warranty against leaking to original owner (10 year transferable warranty to new owner).

*All components carry 6 year from date of manufacture warranty.

*Union County Electric carries three (3) sizes in stock - 50, 85, and 100 gallon models.

Members will receive a $1,000 rebate for the installation of a third-party remote managed irrigation system, provided that it meets the following requirements:

  1. New system eliminates the need for an East River load control receiver
  2. Able to ingest automated notice from East River of shed and restore signal via email, text or voice
  3. Provide less than 15-minute latency from East River notification to load shed/restore
  4. Device must be installed on an irrigation system served by Union County Electric Cooperative

For more information on potential third-party management systems, contact our cooperative.

Electric Heat Sub meters allow members to receive a credit for the kWh that is used by their electric heat.

The credit for electric heating is $0.026 per kWh.

Grain drying systems can receive a credit of $0.026 per kWh. Union County Electric will install and East River loan management receiver and ensure proper metering equipment is installed.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Wiring Rebate:

  • Union County Electric will provide a One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) rebate to members to help cover the costs of wiring a circuit for a current or future Level 2 EV home charger.
  • Rebate is available to new or existing structures.
  • Circuit must be a minimum 40 amp to qualify.
  • Circuit must be intended for use with a Level 2 Electric Vehicle charger.
  • Union County Electric reserves the right to verify wiring installation.
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Union County Electric Cooperative
32708 477th Ave
Elk Point, SD 57025

Office: 605-356-3395
Fax: 605-356-3397

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Union County Electric Cooperative exists to provide high value energy to our Members by focusing on delivering safe, reliable, environmentally friendly electricity while promoting energy efficiency through education.

 

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  • Your Coop
    • About Us
    • Cooperative Governance
    • Employees
    • Job Openings
    • Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Annual Meeting
  • Your Account
    • Apply for Service
    • Billing FAQ
    • Capital Credits
    • Energy Assistance
    • Rate Schedule
  • Member Programs
    • Rebates & Incentives
    • Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Program
    • Operation Round-Up
    • Power Supply Tour
    • Youth Programs & Scholarships
    • Co-op Connections Savings
  • Products & Services
    • Complete Home Surge Protection
    • Electrical Wiring Service
    • Generac
    • Security Lights
    • Sense Home Energy Monitor
    • Water Heaters
  • Safety
    • Safety Quiz
    • Grain Bin Clearance
    • Power Line Safety
    • Tree Planting
    • Underground Facilities
  • Energy Expertise
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
    • Energy Audit
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Load Management
    • Solar Energy
  • News