Incentive Programs


Water Heater Incentives

Water heater incentives are 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.


New Homes *Free 40- or 52-gallon electric water heater. (80-gallon electric water heaters are available for $200.)

Existing Homes *$50 incentive for members purchasing a water heater at UDWI.

*PLEASE NOTE:  Water heater must be paid for in-full at the time of receipt. Amount of incentive for energy management installation will be credited to member account after the energy management switch is installed.



Air Source Heat Pumps, Geothermal Systems, & Central Air Conditioning Incentives

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

Energy management devices are recommended to be installed on heating and cooling equipment but not required to obtain incentives.  

To obtain HVAC incentives, members should send a completed incentive application form and a copy of the final receipt to:

Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC, 1666 West State Hwy 54, Bloomfield, Indiana 47424


Air Source Heat Pumps (Units must be at least 14 SEER)
New Homes and Existing Homes 

14/15 SEER unit - $300
16 SEER unit - $350
17 SEER unit - $400

Application Form:  2013 HVAC Incentive Application.pdf


Geothermal Systems
New and Existing Homes - $1,500 incentive and a free 40- or 52-gallon electric water heater.  (80-gal. water heaters are available for $200 with installation of a geothermal heat pump.)

Application Form:  2013 HVAC Incentive Application.pdf


Central Air Conditioners (Units must be at least 14 SEER)

14/15 SEER unit - $200
16 SEER unit - $250
17 SEER unit - $300

Application Form:  2013 HVAC Incentive Application.pdf


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. CFL packages may be picked up in the UDWI office every 6 months.