Interested in saving more money on your energy bill? URE offers a water heater fitness program to help members save money on their usage. Also, if you’re using a generator, checkout our GenerLink product that makes connecting your generator as easy as plugging in a cord!
Water Heater Fitness Program
Beginning September 1, 2011 URE has a new water heater load management program use this link to find out the changes.
The Water Heater Fitness Program is a free service in which you allow URE to place a radio-controlled switch on your electric water heater in return for free service, repairs and customer support on your water heater. Your electric water heater can be any brand and any age. The only qualifications are that you must be a URE member and your water heater must be electric. Click here to learn more
ATTENTION: Marathon water heater owners
A friendly reminder, URE announced August, 2011, changes in the water heater fitness program, effective September 1, 2011. Our inventory of Marathon water heaters has now been depleted. Members who have a Marathon water heater that is leaking will have the following options:
• Receive an energy credit for 50 percent of the purchase price not to exceed $500 on a qualifying replacement water heater of their choice
• Contact Marathon directly at 800-321-6718 to make claim on the lifetime warranty.
Please note, Marathon owners, URE will not be stocking water heaters, to redeem your lifetime warranty, you must deal with Marathon directly for delivery.
GenerLink Transfer Switches
Transfer switches are the only safe way to connect a standby generator to your home’s electrical system. GenerLink is an innovative device that puts an end to the hassles and headaches of connecting an emergency generator to your home’s wiring system. In fact, GenerLink makes connecting a generator as easy as plugging in a cord! Click here to learn more
Cool Returns Program
Beginning May 1, 2012 Energy efficiency and finding ways to reduce consumption, especially during peak use times, are very important in calculating future electric rates and capacity requirements. So much so that we are participating in the Cool Returns energy management program offered by Buckeye Power. Eligible residential participants will contribute to saving energy and receive a one time $100 credit on their bill.
Over the past 20 years, the percentage of homes with air conditioning has nearly doubled for Ohio’s electric cooperatives. This means more electricity is needed during the summer, which can create times of high demand. Electric companies must provide enough electricity for these times. But at what cost? The Cool Returns program helps control demand and future energy prices – but only if you participate. More info -cool returns brochure Application form & questions
