One FREE 50-gallon energy efficient water heater is given to members meeting one of the following criteria:

• Building a new residence or business
• Replacing a fossil fuel unit

Units may be purchased for $125.00 under the following conditions:

• Existing water heater fails and is non-repairable
• Existing water heater is over twenty (20) years old regardless of its working condition
• Additional units are needed after receiving (1) free water heater, not to include geothermal storage units

Additional units used for geothermal storage units that do not require a load management switch may be purchased at our cost.

After a member has been qualified by a Northeastern representative, your free water heater may be picked up at our office in Columbia City.

Once the new water heater has been installed, one of our representatives will make an appointment to install a load management switch. The purpose of the switch is to help us lower power demand. Northeastern is charged for demand as well as kilowatthours. This switch allows us to control the amount of demand being consumed during peak periods, which enables us to control our cost. The result is a savings for both Northeastern and you. Since the water heater stores 50 gallons, it is unlikely that there will be any noticeable difference in hot water availability.

The load management switch must be left on the water heater for a minimum of three (3) years. If the switch is removed during that time, we will invoice you for the cost of the water heater.

Click here for a list of Plumbers who install water heaters in Allen and Whitley county. (1 pg. PDF file)

Click here for a residential electric water heater instruction manual. (21 pgs. PDF file)