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Increasing the sales of electricity is vital to maintaining stable electric rates for the members of McLean Electric Cooperative, Inc. The sale of electricity, however, must be accomplished through efficient and effective means. McLean Electric uses incentives such as electric water heater rebates to help the customer purchase electric space heating and water heating equipment.
Loan Program: Contact our office for the current available money saving program. ERC and weatherization loans: McLean Electric Cooperative currently will loan funds at 5% for installing better windows, doors, insulation and other energy conserving measures. Please contact the office for current programs.
McLean Electric is currently in the process of reorganizing our electric heat program. There will be only an electric heat rate-a dual fuel rate will no longer be available. The board of directors is currently setting a rate for this program.
Electric Heat
Electric heat wiring schematic diagram (PDF)
*Note: All installations will be inspected by co-op personnel. Any corrections needed will be made at the customer's expense. Entire service panels are not allowed to be CT'ed - only individual heat circuits.
- Only 240 V electrical heating circuits will be sub metered and will not be controlled by the Cooperative.
- To qualify for the electric heat rate, you need to purchase a sub-meter socket and CT from the co-op. The cost of those items is $78.23 plus tax.
- All electric heat energy on the sub meter will qualify for the heating rate of 4.2¢ per/KWH, a $3 per month per sub meter fee, and installation of sub meter is the member’s responsibility. This is a non-controllable heat rate, which means the co-op will not turn off the electric heat at any time.
- Up to $5,000 loan for five years at 3% interest for all conversions to electric heat.
- One time rebate up to $350 is available for homes. Electric heat must be 240 V and an inspection will be required if a sub meter is installed. If heating equipment is not bought from MEC Services, our subsidiary, we will require a receipt before rebate is issued. Rebates for sub metered accounts will also be issued after an inspection is complete. Rebate cannot exceed cost of item.
- One time rebate up to $150, with receipt, for shops/or garages. Rebate cannot exceed cost of item.
- Electric Use Assistance: Contact the office for information and help for your electrical needs.
Ground Source Closed Loop Heat Pumps
- Rebate available same as all electric for new and existing heat installations.
- Up to $10,000 loan for seven years at 3% interest.
- Loan amount based on size:
- Three Ton $6,500
- Four Ton $7,600
- Five Ton $8,800
- Six Ton $10,000
- Subject to board approval
ERC Loans
Funds are available for installing better windows, doors, insulation and other energy conserving measures.
Up to $5,000 loan for seven years at 5% percent interest available. Over $3,000 board approval will be required.
Irrigation
- Special off peak rate of .049 per/KWH is available.
- $0 per KW/per month if Off-Peak
- $11.00 per KW/per month if On-Peak
- Agreement must be signed by the irrigator.
- The irrigation season shall be from April 30th to October 1st.
Grain Dryers
Only heating elements in an electric crop dryer will qualify for off peak rate of 4.9¢ per/KWH.
Five year loans at 3% interest up to $5,000 for installing grain drying equipment, OR $300 rebate for installing 10KW or more of heating elements for grain drying if elements are purchased from the Cooperative. $150 rebate if elements are not purchased from the Cooperative.
Water Heaters
If you have an old water heater that you would like to replace or simply need a new one, you can purchase an 85-gallon Marathon water heater for $350 or a 50-gallon Marathon water heater for $300, but you must install an LCR and agree to our off-peak program. You are also eligible for a monthly $7.00 bill credit if you use more than 600 kwh each month.