2009 Incentive Programs

Members determine marketing program

In 2008, UDWI joined with other Hoosier Energy cooperatives in taking an innovative approach to determine our marketing program for 2009 and beyond. We asked a representative number of members to help by sharing detailed information with us about how they use energy.

The information was used to determine what incentives we should provide to members to help them save money and energy. The results of that study, and others, have helped to shape our 2010 program.

Please note: All rebate requests must be received within 30 days of unit installation.

Incentive is contingent upon member agreement to have an energy management device installed on the equipment for a period of at least 6 months by a person or persons designated by the REMC.I

Members should send a completed incentive application form (available at the REMC) and a copy of the receipt to the REMC address listed. by the

Mail rebate information (including REMC account number) to: Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC P.O. Box 427, State Road 54 West Bloomfield, Indiana 47424

Water Heaters New Homes Free 40- or 52-gallon electric water heater. (80-gallon electric water heaters are available for $200.) Existing Homes $50 instant rebate for members purchasing a water heater at UDWI. Compact Fluorescent Lights To help members manage their energy costs by increasing efficiency, UDWI offers free compact fluorescent lights to members replacing incandescent bulbs in their homes. Water Softeners Installation fee: $39.95* Purchase price: $799 Monthly rentals: $15 (Free trial—includes free unit fill up) Service Range: average family 2-4** 50-lb bag salt price: $6.75* pick up at UDWI $8.75* delivered (2-bag minimum) *Taxes not included. **May vary with consumption and local water conditions. Phone Service & Dial-Up Internet Service UDWI REMC helps members sign up for long distance phone service and/or dial-up internet service through TransWorld Network, with telephone rates as low as 4.5 cents per minute and internet rates as low as $12.95 per month.

Application Form: Heat Pumps (Units must be at least 14 SEER.) Air-to-Air/Dual Fuel New Homes & Existing Homes Efficiency trade incentive for members installing air-to-air heat pumps with electric resistance, gas, propane or oil backup–– with a copy of the paid receipt, detailing serial and model numbers, tonnage and backup KW (if applicable). 14/15 SEER unit $300 16 SEER unit $350 17 SEER unit $400 Geothermal New & Existing Homes *Rebate does not require agreement to have energy management device installed on geothermal unit or geothermal water heater. $1,500 efficiency trade incentive and a free 40- or 52-gallon electric water heater for members installing a geothermal heat pump––with a copy of the paid receipt, detailing serial and model numbers, tonnage and backup KW. (80-gal. water heaters are available for $200 with installation of a geothermal heat pump.) Central Air Conditioners (Units must be at least 14 SEER.) New Homes & Existing Homes Efficiency trade incentive for members installing central air conditioners– with a copy of the paid receipt, detailing serial and model numbers. 14/15 SEER unit $200 16 SEER unit $250 17 SEER unit $300 Metered Propane UDWI helps members sign up for the Blue Flame Metered Propane Program. This program gives you the freedom of paying for your propane each month as you use it, rather than two or three times a year after tank fills. The fee is $140.00 for the installation of the line (includes 20 ft. of piping—additional footage extra—tank, meter and the testing of the supply system). A $150 deposit may also be assessed based on credit history. There is an annual fee of $15.95, which will appear on the January account statement. Effective June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010, the cost per gallon is $1.75. Payment methods include cash, credit card, or check payable to UDWI. (Please note: checks must be cleared before proceeding with the work order.) Members' monthly propane bill will be provided by Blue Flame.