Stored Water Heating
The EnergyWise® Stored Water Heating Program conserves energy by heating water during off-peak hours when electric costs are the lowest. Your water heater will heat overnight 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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Members receive a $7.50 Stored Water monthly bill credit.
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Rebates are available for new water heaters.
EnergyWise® Rebates Efficiency Loans
2024 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, 2024.
Rebate Information
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.