Residential/Farm: Programs

Winter Heating Costs

                    Looking ahead to your winter heating costs?
                           Dual Fuel electric heating  . . . a wise choice

When is electric heat competitive?
If your heating system fuel costs more than the amount on the chart, Energy Wise at
4.2¢/kWh is less expensive.
LP, 90+ ($/Gal)
$1.02/gal
LP, 80+ ($/Gal)
$0.90/gal
Fuel Oil, 80+ ($/Gal)
$1.36/gal
Natural Gas, 90+ ($/Therm)
$1.10/therm

(Based on Stearns Electric Association’s Dual Fuel rate of
4.2 cents per kWh)

What is Dual Fuel?
To qualify for Dual Fuel you have an electric heating system and a second system such as natural gas, propane, or fuel oil. Your second system is used to heat your home during a peak demand for electricity.

On the coldest days of the year, when demand for electricity peaks, a radio signal automatically switches your electric heat over to your alternative heat source and returns it back when the peak demand period is over. More information on Dual Fuel

Upgrading your heating system . . .REBATES

New Dual Fuel member REBATES

Heating Equipment Requirement Rebate
Electric Heat-any type 9 kW-14 kW $100
Electric Heat-any type 15 kW-19 kW $200
Electric Heat-any type 20 kW-24 kW $300
Electric Heat-any type 25 kW - larger $400
Note: You must install a 9 kW minimum to qualify for the program

Dual Fuel Program Requirements:

  • Any electric heating system of 9 KW or more, combined with an alternate heating system, you qualify for the Dual Fuel Program.
  • Your whole facility heating requires a backup system.

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