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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.
  • Members receive a $7.50 Stored Water monthly bill credit.

  • Rebates are available for new water heaters.

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SIGN UP TODAY

Contact our Energy Services department during business hours at (800) 962-0655.

 

STORED WATER HEATING PROMOTION:

From now through April 30, 2024, members who purchase a 100-gallon Marathon electric water heater from Stearns 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 electric bike! 

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 of 6.3 cents/kWh.

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.

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