Residential/Farm: Programs

Cycled Central Air Conditioning

Save money and energy with Stearns Electric Association's Cycled Central Air Conditioning program and cut your air conditioning costs in half!

High efficiency central air conditioners save you money over the life of the system by using less electricity to cool your home. This efficiency also reduces electrical demand for Stearns Electric Association and is designed to control peak electrical demand during hot weather.

A cycled air conditioning program is your opportunity to take advantage of the lower electric rate, or a credit in July, August and September, while still keeping your home cool and comfortable. By signing up for the cycled air conditioning program, your air conditioner may be cycled on and off every 15 minutes when there is a peak demand for energy. Whether your air conditioner is on or off, your furnace fan will not be interrupted and should circulate the cool air throughout your home.

Cycled Central Air Conditioning OPTIONS

Cycled Air Conditioning
(non-metered)
Cycled Air Conditioning
& Stored Water Heating

(non-metered)
Cycled Air Conditioning
and Electric Heat

(metered)
Central air conditioning
240 volt
Central air conditioning
240 volt
Water Heater-80 gal or larger
Central air conditioning
240 volt
At least 9kW of Electric Heat
Stearns Electric can provide the contractor for the installation of the radio receiver at no charge. Or, members can hire their own contractor and receive a $100 rebate for enrolling on the program. Members are responsible for installing all equipment for this system. Receive a $100 rebate for enrolling your A/C on the program.
*See Water Heater Rebates
Members are responsible for installing all equipment for this system. Receive a $100 rebate for enrolling your A/C on the program.
*See Water Heater Rebates
Program incentive:
$7.50 credit in July, August and September
Program Incentive:
$7.50 credit each month
($90 a year savings plus an additional $7.50 in July, August and September.)
Program Incentive:
A/C and electric heat at the Energy Wise rate of
4.2¢/kWh

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