Stored Water Heating
The EnergyWise® Stored Water Heating Program conserves energy by heating water on weekdays* during off-peak hours when electric costs are the lowest. Your electric water heater will heat daily during specific times and then distribute hot water throughout the day.
WATER HEATING TIMES
October – April: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
May – September: 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
STORED WATER REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS
- Participants must have a 90% efficient, 80-gallon or larger water heater. Stearns Electric Association recommends a 100-gallon storage capacity water heater.
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Participants receive a $7.50 Stored Water monthly bill credit. (minimum of 200 kWh usage on general service meter required.)
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Rebates are available for new water heaters.
EnergyWise® Rebates Efficiency Loans
*Please note, our wholesale power provider, Great River Energy, will control water heaters on weekends and holidays as needed to manage membership energy costs.
2025 Water Heater Rebates
New Marathon Water Heater
(purchased from Stearns Electric Association)
$300 80+ gallon
New Electric Water Heater
(contractor or member supplied)
$100 50+ gallon
NOTE: Electric water heater must be enrolled in the Stored Water Heating Program to qualify for a rebate. EnergyWise® programs must be checked out by Stearns Electric on or before December 31, 2025.
Rebate Information
for a limited time!
From now through April 30, 2025, purchase a 100-gallon Marathon electric water heater from Steans Electric and enroll in the EnergyWise® Stored Water Heating Program will receive a $300 rebate and can opt for an additional $100 rebate or free delivery to your home.
PLUS, receive a chance to win an iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaner.
SAVE EVEN MORE
If you sign up for the EnergyWise® Dual Fuel program in addition to Stored Water Heating, instead of a monthly credit, you are eligible to receive your energy for water heating at the EnergyWise® rate.
SIGN UP TODAY
Contact our Energy Services department during business hours at (800) 962-0655.
COST COMPARISON
This EnergyWise® Cost Comparison Chart shows the average annual cost to heat water for your home using a Marathon water heater versus a regular electric water heater, a propane water heater and a natural gas water heater.
CONSIDER A HIGH EFFICIENCY WATER HEATER
A Marathon water heater is a great way to save money and energy with the Stored Water Heating Program. Marathon water heaters are 92% energy efficient. This high efficiency unit takes less energy to heat your water and you are able to store your hot water longer.