Oct. 15, 2024

This paid piece is sponsored by Southeastern Electric Cooperative.

Building, remodeling or improving the efficiency of your existing home? When you take on those projects, you may work with a variety of contractors: a builder, electrician, HVAC provider or plumber.

“Relationships between area contractors and the cooperative are crucial as we have the same goal — working ‘co-op’eratively together to serve our mutual customers well,” said Todd Nelson, manager of member services and IT at Southeastern Electric Cooperative.

“Southeastern Electric is here to help. We believe in providing innovative solutions, efficient and technology-driven programs and educational resources to better serve you and meet your current and future needs.”

Heat pumps are one of the innovative solutions that are part of Southeastern Electric’s rebate programs. Although the cooperative doesn’t sell or install any heat pump equipment, it offers rebates and a reduced electric heat rate.

“Heating and cooling use the largest chunk of your home’s energy dollars,” Nelson said.

“Heat pumps — geothermal or air-to-air systems, including ductless options – are designed to be used in any home, whether it’s new construction, a renovation project or replacing existing equipment. Not only does a heat pump provide efficient cooling in the summer, it also provides efficient heating in the winter to save you money.”

You can pair a heat pump with the backup system of your choice — electric, propane or natural gas.

Educating co-op members and the contractors they work with on the changes and benefits of today’s heat pump technology is important.

Southeastern Electric is offering a contractor heat pump training session in partnership with Sioux Valley Energy and Johnstone Supply.

“Not Your Dad’s Heat Pump” will provide contractors with an overview of modern heat pump advancements utilizing inverter technologies and training on several brands of live-fire operating systems.

If you are a homebuilder or contractor or employed by one, you’re invited to attend this information event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Sioux Falls office, 47077 276th St.

Call 605-270-9430 for information, or click here to register online.

Let’s work ‘co-op-eratively as you start the planning process for your next project. Contact SEC at 800-333-2859 for information on our programs and incentives.