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A fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) product with speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Residential pricing starts at $64.95 plus tax.
OUR MISSION
To safely provide reliable electricity and diversified services to the members and communities we serve.
Enhance your holidays with SEI Fiber
by B.J. Myers, Director of Communications and Creative Services
At Thanksgiving time, the focus is typically on food, family, and the blessings of the past year. With all this excitement, you may not be thinking much about SEI Fiber and how it could enhance your holiday activities.
Does your family like to stream football games, holiday movies, or music to officially kick off the holiday season? You might be pleasantly surprised at the improved quality of the entertainment experience with a fiber optic internet connection. Maybe you’re into Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping instead. Personally, I’ve never been much of an in-person Black Friday shopper because I would rather sleep in and relax the day after Thanksgiving. However, I do like the option of online shopping on Cyber Monday and many other days throughout the year. You can’t beat the speed and reliability of a fiber optic internet connection – especially if you’re participating in an online auction and are trying to submit the winning bid in time. Businesses can also benefit from having a fiber optic connection. SEI Fiber helps businesses speed up the payment process allowing them to move people through the lines at a quicker pace. This is good for the business because it helps increase their sales for the day and customers appreciate it because they can get in and out of the store quickly.
While SEI Fiber is not available everywhere yet, over 2,000 members signed up as soon as their fiber zone opened. These folks have been able to take advantage of the free installation offer (valued at over $600), which is only available for a limited time.
So, while you’re counting your blessings this Thanksgiving season, be sure to add SEI Fiber to the number of things you’re grateful for. And if you’re interested in signing up for fiber service, contact us at 800-838-4111 or visit www.seiremc.com/seifiber.
MAINTAINING YOUR HVAC UNIT
There are many things to look forward to in the fall. While enjoying the changing colors of the leaves and the cool temperatures, you might overlook some of the seasonal maintenance your home needs. Fall is an excellent time to assess the condition of your HVAC and prepare your home (and electric bill) for the winter months.
WHEN YOU SHOULD REPLACE YOUR HVAC UNIT
If your unit has reached its life expectancy (10 to 15 years old), it may be time to replace it. Some ways to tell if this is the case is if your system needs frequent repairs, is abnormally noisy, or if your energy bills are increasing when your use isn’t.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR NEW HVAC UNIT
When choosing an HVAC unit for your home, one size does not fit all. If a system is too large or too small for your heating/cooling space, efficiency will be lost. This can result in increasing utility costs. There are several factors when considering a new system including climate, the size of the space you are heating/cooling, your home’s foundation, insulation value, air filtration, whether your home is heavily shaded or gets lots of sun, etc. A general rule of thumb is 1 to 1.5 ton for every 1,000 square feet of space, although it is always a great idea to ask a professional HVAC contractor for his/her opinion.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SELECTING A CONTRACTOR
Make sure the contractor you hire has an HVAC license and has certifications required by the state of Indiana. Do your research to ensure that his/her company is reliable, ask for references/referrals and check their business with the Better Business Bureau.
MAINTAIN YOUR HVAC
Did you know that your HVAC should have a tune-up one to two times a year? These maintenances are typically serviced in the spring and fall, to ensure your HVAC is prepared for peak demand periods in the summer and winter months. Some things to do periodically are to change your filters monthly, vacuum around the furnace to keep dust from collecting, and keep the area around your system’s condenser clear from grass/weeds, debris, etc. Remember not to store objects around the furnace or to put anything on your condenser that could reduce the air it needs to take in to cool itself.
EARN REBATES!
HVAC INSTALLATIONS
AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP
Stick-Built/Modular Housing SEER ≥ 16, EER ≥ 10
Mobile/Manufactured Housing SEER ≥ 14, EER ≥ 10
Dual/variable/multi-speed compressor required unless replacing a 100% electric resistance heat or installing in a mobile/manufactured home.
UP TO $1,500
GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP
UP TO $1,500
MINI-SPLIT HEAT PUMP
SEER ≥ 19, EER ≥ 12.5
Dual/variable/multi-speed compressor required. Single room and whole home installations are eligible.
UP TO $1,500
HVAC TUNE-UP
Must be performed by a licensed HVAC contractor. Unit must be located in the member's primary residence. The unit must be three or more years old and not have an existing preventative maintenance contract or agreement.
UP TO $50
Rebates APPLY BY DEC. 15
The 2022 Residential Rebate Program deadline is approaching. The deadline to apply is Dec. 15. All applications received after the deadline will be applied to the 2023 Residential Rebate Program requirements.
Air-Source Heat Pumps
Rebates are offered for newly constructed heat pumps or the replacement of an existing electric resistance heat, gas, A/C or heat pump.
Geothermal Heat Pump
Rebates are offered for newly constructed geothermal heat pumps or the replacement of an existing electric resistance heat, gas, A/C/ or heat pump.
Electric Outdoor Equipment
Rebates are offered for newly purchased corded or battery equipment including lawnmowers (minimum of 36 volts), string trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, snow blowers, rototillers and pressure washers.
HVAC Tune-Up
Rebates are offered maintenace tune-ups for air source, geothermal heat pumps and central air conditioners.
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump
Rebates are offered for single room or whole home installations for new constructions or the replacement of an existing electric resistance heat, gas, A/C or heat pump. Equipment requirements depend on what equipment is being replaced and housing type.
Heat Pump/Hybrid Water Heaters
Rebates are offered for newly constructed water heaters or the replacement of an existing water heater.
For more information and the full list of requirements, visit www.seiremc.com/rebates
