PUMP MONEY TO YOUR WALLET! Manufactured home rebate program saves members money, improves efficiency As temperatures drop during the winter, many Wiregrass residents experience a rise in their energy bills due to heating costs. However, Wiregrass Electric Cooperative offers a remedy to members who own a manufactured home or who are considering purchasing a new one. The cooperative provides significant rebates to members who choose to upgrade their heating sources from electric furnaces to high-efficiency heat pumps.
Why buy a heat pump? Members who switch to a heat pump save an average of $550 annually on their electric bills — a reflection of the difference between how electric furnaces and heat pumps work. Electric furnaces operate like a blow dryer — they force air across a heating element. Meanwhile, heat pumps use warm air from outside to replace the cooler air inside homes. This is a more efficient process that works even on cooler days. Experts note that heat pumps, which are rated by tonnage and kilowatts, work better in mild winter climates like those found in the Deep South, where the intense heat furnaces produce is rarely needed.
How rebates work Switching to a heat pump poses some upfront costs. But WEC and its energy provider, PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, offer rebates to offset some of those expenses. For current manufactured-home owners, the rebate is worth $400 per ton on the new heat pump. For those looking to purchase a new manufactured home, WEC pays the upgrade rebate directly to the home dealer at the time of purchase.
To access these rebates today, visit https://www.wiregrass.coop/mh-promotion
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