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Energy Efficiency Credit Information

Morgan County REA and Tri-State G&T offer our members Energy Efficiency Credits for the installation of:

• Electric heating
• Electric water heaters
• Electric motors
• Electric Appliances
• Tri-State G&T Energy Efficiency Credits  

General Requirements:

• Must be installed on Morgan County REA lines
• Installation must be verified on site by a Morgan County REA employee within 180 days of purchase
• Dated invoice or bill of sale required
• Appliances must be Energy Star rated
• Program incentives subject to change from year to year

Electric Thermal Storage

During off-peak hours (when electricity can be purchased at a lower rate.) ETS units convert electricity into heat and store that heat in specially designed, high-density ceramic bricks. These bricks are surrounded by high-efficiency insulation and are capable of storing vast amounts of heat for extended periods of time. This stored heat is circulated evenly and quietly by a fan in the unit as the room thermostat calls for heat. For more information on ETS Off-Peak Heating, click here, or call our office.

Ground Source Heat Pump

Ground source heat pumps utilize geothermal energy for heating and cooling. During cold weather, heat pumps absorb heat from the earth and carry it into the home via an underground system of closed-loop, liquid-filled pipes. The heat pump's indoor unit delivers this heat through the ductwork to every part of the house.

During the summer, the heat pump works like a central air conditioner, transferring heat from your home to the ground outside and returning cooled liquid to the inside unit.

Air Source Heat Pump

An air-source heat pump can both heat and cool your home. During winter, it uses refrigeration technology to extract heat from cold outside air (even down to zero degrees) and boosts it to a useable level to heat your home. The heat is then distributed by a forced-air furnace.

During the summer, the reverse cycle removes heat from your indoor air and expels it outside.