Calculate Your Energy Use
This interactive calculator will provide you with estimates of energy use costs based on figures you provide. The results, given in annual and monthly amounts, are intended to be estimates. They provide you the differences between what your home currently is using versus various "what-if" scenarios. Try different inputs to see what changes you could make to your home to reduce your costs.
Click here to calculate your energy use.
Manage Your Energy Use
You can learn more about how much energy your home requires by clicking here.
You'll find information on everything from attic insulation to water heaters.
In addition,
click here
to find out how much money you would save on your electric bill by replacing incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient compact flourescent bulbs.
Energy Services | back to the top
All-Electric Rate:
Central Electric offers a variety of rates to help meet customers' different needs. Residential customers may qualify for an all-electric rate or a time-of-use rate. Your savings depend on the amount of power use you can shift to off-peak times, when not as many people need electricity. Contact Central Electric for additional information about which rate will work best to meet your needs.
Residential Energy Audits:
Residential energy audits are available to assist homeowners in determining ways to use energy more wisely. Our energy advisor can be especially helpful if the homeowner suspects appliance problems.
Rebates:
Rebates are available to assist homeowners in buying energy-efficient water heaters and heat pumps. For new construction, a $200 rebate is available to members who install a heat pump with a minimum 14 SEER efficiency rating. Rebates of $100 are available for both new and replacement water heaters with an energy factor rating of 93 or higher.
Water Heaters:
Central Electric sells extended life water heaters in lowboy and standard sizes ranging from 40-to 120-gallon sizes. The Cooperative will finance the unit at a low 9.9 percent interest rate for 1-2 years as a line item on your bill. In addition to financing, we also offer the convenience of installation by a licensed plumber. This service is available to those whose credit has been approved.
Water Heater Maintenance:
With this maintenance program, Central Electric will have a licensed plumber repair your electric water heater for $1.25 a month - regardless of where you bought it or how old it is. The program covers heating elements, pop-off valve and thermostats on the water heater. It does not cover replacement of the entire unit. The service is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All you need to do is call Central Electric to report your trouble. Member must own their own home.
Power Guard:
Surge Suppression is available for members who want a high quality power protection system. Devices are provided to protect sensitive electronics and motors. The three most likely places a damaging surge can enter your home is through your electrical lines, your phone lines and your cable/satellite lines. Financing for one year is available. For more information, please call 800-446-7752. This service is available to those whose credit has been approved.
Electrical Wiring Service:
Electrical wiring service is available to Central Electric members who have an active electric service account in their name. The service includes correcting problems with outlets, switches, fuses, breakers, inside wiring and your outside meter. Central will install service poles for mobile homes, add breakers, circuits, replace panels, and upgrade service (60 amp-200 amp). Central will also wire add-on equipment for pumps, water heaters, generators, garages, and additions to your home. Free estimates are provided. A licensed electrician will perform all upgrading and repair problems in your home.
Area Lighting:
For a low monthly charge you can feel a little more secure-and extend the amount of time you can devote to outdoor activities with a security light. A Central Electric representative can help determine the size you need.
Loan Programs | back to the top
Comfort Loan
This loan offers 5% financing for high-energy efficient heat pumps, insulation, and storm windows.
Who is eligible for financing?
- members who have an active electric service account in their name, and whose home is served by Central Electric;
- homeowners of single family, duplex, and triplex dwellings;
- members with manufactured homes if they own their property and the home is permanently installed; and
- those whose credit has been approved for the loan program.
Homes must meet minimum insulation levels for the heat pump loan and homeowners must have their credit approved by Central Electric. Newly constructed homes are not eligible.
How much can I borrow?
- A minimum loan is $1,000 for a heat pump and $500 for other improvements;
- $3,000 per home is available for improvements for insulation and storm windows; and
- $7,500 per home for installation of a high efficiency heat pump.
What are the terms?
- loans can be repaid over a period of 12 to 60 months with payments made through the homeowner's Central Electric residential service account;
- payments must be at least $25 a month; and
- a one-time service fee of 3% of the load or a minimum of $105.00 will be applied.
