Dual Fuel Heating Rates
Automatic back-up system - 4.2 ¢/kWh
W/out automatic back-up system - 4.5¢/kWh
Combine two heating sources to best fit your budget and tailor your energy investment to meet your heating needs. Runestone Electric Association’s dual fuel program offers the option to incorporate a low-cost electric heat source with an alternate heating system.
In a dual-fuel heating system, an electric heat source, such as a plenum heater, is used in conjunction with fuel oil, propane, natural gas, wood or electric storage heat as the back-up heating system.
Dual fuel is a “controlled” electric heating program, which helps save money and conserve energy. When demand for electricity is high, the electric heat source is shut off, or controlled (up to a maximum of 400 hours per heating season) with a maximum continuous control time of 12 hours. During control periods, your home’s back-up system provides the heat you need.
Program requirements:
- Any electric heating system, combined with an established alternate heat source, qualifies for thedual fuel rate.
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REA’s Energy Wise Off-Peak rate
of 4.2 cents/kWh is competitive
when you pay:
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Propane
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Furnace efficiency
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More than 79¢
(per gallon)
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70% efficient
(standard unit)
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More than $1.09
(per gallon)
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90% efficient
(high efficiency unit)
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Fuel Oil
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Furnace efficiency
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More than $1.19
(per gallon)
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70% efficient
(standard unit)
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Ask our energy experts for ideas about electric
heating options to take advantage of the flexibility
of the dual fuel program.
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