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OEC rebate program encourages practical efficiency steps for all members By Brianna Wall | Editor & Creative Director
OEC's board of trustees approved a new and improved rebate program for 2019 that has a little something for everyone who wants to make their homes more energy efficient. From programmable thermostats to heat pumps, we’re offering members an array of rebates that will help lessen the burden of sometimes costly retrofit work.
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE REBATE PROGRAM “One of the most beneficial steps you can take to making your home more energy efficient is installing a programmable thermostat,” said Energy Efficiency Solutions Specialist Daniel Lofland. “One that has the ability to set schedules for your HVAC equipment will help save a lot of money in the long run.” Members who upgrade to a programmable thermostat after Jan. 1, 2019 are eligible for a rebate up to $50 (receipt required, limit two per household). In many cases, that covers the entire cost of the thermostat. “As we approach summer, you will hear us talk more about how a programmable thermostat can make a huge impact on your energy bills, especially if there is no one home during the day,” said Lofland. You have likely heard us talk about water heater timers, as well. Water heater timers purchased and installed after Jan. 1, 2019 that are programmed to turn off from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. during OEC’s Peak Power months (June 1 to Aug. 31) are eligible for up to a $50 rebate (receipt required, limit two per household). Upon completion of a successful pilot period in 2018, members with electric vehicles (EV) may also take advantage of our newly-restructured rebate program. Members who own an EV and have a level 2 charging station installed are eligible for a $200 rebate. “The level 2 charging station must be scheduled to charge the EV between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.,” said Lofland. “Scheduling to charge during these times helps ensure that our rates continue to stay affordable.”
REBATES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, GAS-TO-ELECTRIC CONVERSION Members who are building new homes or are looking to convert from gas to all-electric, this one is for you. If your newly-constructed home is complete on or after Jan. 1 and meets four criteria, you are eligible for a $500 rebate.
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Oklahoma Electric Co-op News • February 2019
