For the past several years our records indicate that the number of "all electric" homes being built by SouthEastern members is outpacing homes with other types of heat by a margin of five to one.

This growth can be attributed to a number of reasons, including the convenience, cleanliness, reliability and comfort level of the new generation of heat pumps, especially the geo-thermal heat pump which is very adapt at maintaining a superior level of comfort, despite the constant fluctuation in air temperature we experience in Southern Illinois.

Geo-thermal systems are exceptionally quiet since there is no outside air exchanger and in addition, these units can supply up to 60% of a home’s water heating requirements when operating in the cooling mode.

SouthEastern provides a member rebate of $400.00 on each installed geo-thermal  system.  Please contact Brenda Tanner at 1-800-833-2611, Extension 170 for additional information. 

For several decades SouthEastern has offered a special incentive rate for homes with electric space heating.  To qualify for the all-electric "AH" rate, members must use electricity as the primary source of space heating within their homes.  In addition, all of the home’s appliances must be electric, including the range, water heater, refrigerator, clothes dryer and air conditioner.

Homes with wood or gas fireplaces used primarily for decorative or backup purposes, and homes equipped with electric heat pumps that use propane or natural gas as the unit’s auxiliary are eligible for the all electric rate, provided all other home appliances are electric.

Members converting their homes from gas heat and appliances to an "All-Electric" status should contact the Cooperative for an appointment with a SouthEastern representative, who will visit the property to verify adequate service capacity and appliance installation.

In short, "Electric heat is clean, neat and can’t be beat."