During off-peak hours, ETS (Electric Thermal Storage) heaters and furnaces convert electricity into heat and stores that heat in specially designed high-density ceramic bricks. These bricks are capable of storing vast amounts of heat for extended periods of time. This stored heat is circulated evenly and quietly by a fan inside the unit as the room thermostat calls for heat. The ETS equipment is easy to operate and requires very little maintenance. The amount of heat stored in the brick core of the heater is regulated (either manually or automatically) according to seasonal weather conditions. The room temperature thermostat is set to your desired comfort level and will control the delivery of heat from the ETS heater or furnace. Link to Steffes or www.heatforlessnow.com.

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Rebates - apply only to Storage Heat Program (total of 14 hours off and 10 hours on per day, every day)

$50.00 per KW of installed capacity. $1,000 maximum rebate per household.

Conditions of Rebates and Dual Fuel Rate or Storage Heat Rate

1. Load management receiver must control ETS units.
2. ETS units must be separately metered.
3. Off-peak rates go into effect when load management equipment is installed by VEC.
4. ETS units must be installed on VEC lines.
5. A minimum amount of ETS must be installed to keep the house warm during controlling periods. A VEC representative or qualified contractor will determine the minimum amount.

Effective: 1/1/09 - 12/31/09