Please join us in extending best wishes to Keith Combs, Journeyman Lineman and Tom Sharritts, Right-of-Way Supervisor on their retirement. Keith has been with RSE for 18 years and Tom 20 years. Thank you both for your hard work and dedication to RushShelby Energy. You both will be missed. Congratulations and ENJOY!
On February 1, 2024, the Energy Management Program is set to expire. The $2.50 (per unit) bill credit will end.
The load management program has been eliminated and the control boxes are no longer being used by Hoosier Energy to shave the peak. We have a program in place to remove the boxes for you or you can choose to remove the box yourself.
After June 1, 2024, the load management boxes will become the member's responsibility.
Please reach out to Jeremy Bohn by June 1, 2024, to dicuss your options and to be placed on the list to have the box or boxes removed.
Jeremy Bohn
Energy & Management Service Advisor
765-544-2924
Your photo could be selected to be the cover
Your photo could be selected to be the cover of the 2025 RushShelby Energy Planner and of the 2025 RushShelby Energy Planner and awarded a $250 bill credit. awarded a $250 bill credit.
Terms & Conditions
Must be an RSE member
The photo must be electrical-related
Please make sure photos are a high resolution
Enter as many photos as you want
Send photos to the email address below
Deadline to enter is September 1, 2024
Must be original work, taken by the entrant
Send entries to: crhoades@rse.coop
Incentive: 50% off serviced cost up to $50
General Rules:
• One incentive per member account per calendar year
• Must complete application and submit copy of a detailed receipt/ invoice and be submitted within the same calendar year
• HVAC unit must be 3 or more years old to qualify
• Tune-up service must be performed by a licensed HVAC contractor
Incentive: 50% of purchased equipment up to allotted amount:
• Handheld equipment (trimmer, leaf blower, chain saw) - up to $50
• Push-type equipment (snow blower, tiller, push mower) - up to $50
• Riding equipment (riding tractor, zero-turn mowers) - up to $150
General Rules:
• Two incentives per member account per calendar year
• Equipment purchased must be new and have a minimum one-year warranty
• Equipment must be battery or plug-in electrical equipment
• Application and receipt must be submitted within the same calendar year
Incentive:
• Heat Pump Water Heater - $500
• Option for 2024 - Wi-Fi enabled electric storage water heater - $200
General Rules:
• Minimum UEF ratings -.90 (must show proof of UEF ratings - example: Technical spec's or AHRI certificate)
• Two incentives per member account per the useful life of incentivized equipment
• Equipment installed must be new
• Application and receipt/invoice showing model # and cost (minus tax and labor) must be submitted within the same calendar year
Applications and more details are available at www.rse.coop.
Incentive:
• Air Source Heat Pump (Whole Home)
• Tier 1 - 14.3-15.3 SEER2 = $300/unit incentive
• Tier 2 - 15.4-17.2 SEER2 = $400/unit incentive
• Tier 3 - 17.3 SEER2 & Greater = $500/unit incentive
• Mini-Split Heat Pump (Whole Home)
• 17.3 SEER2 & Greater = $500/unit incentive
• Mini-Split Heat Pump (Single Room)
• 17.3 SEER2 & Greater = $300/unit incentive
• Geothermal Heat Pump
• No SEER2 Requirement = $2,000/unit incentive
General Rules:
• Minimum HSPF2 ratings: 7.6
• Minimum SEER2 ratings:
• ASHP minimum SEER2 Tiered Levels 14.3-15.3; 15.4-17.2; 17.2 & Greater
• MSHP minimum SEER2 17.3
• SRMSHP minimum SEER2 17.3
• GEO - no minimum SEER2 rating - Incentive $2,000/unit
• Two incentives per member account per the useful life of incentivzed equipment
• Equipment installed must be new and be AHRI certified
• Application and itemized receipt/invoice must be submitted within the same calendar year
• Rebates for whole-home installation except for single-room Mini-Split Heat Pumps
• Single-room Mini-Split Heat Pumps are only for single-room additions to primary home and external outbuildings (garage, shed, barn, greenhouse, etc)
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it measures the annual energy consumption and efficiency of the unit's cooling ability in typical day-to-day use. The higher the SEER value, the less energy the unit will use.
The main difference between SEER and SEER2 is the testing conditions for each rating system. These differences may seem minimal, but they still produce different data values and warrant a new rating system that aligns more closely with ongoing efforts to reduce overall energy consumption in the United States.
Deadline to apply is December 13, 2024
Electricity is a wonderful and powerful thing. With that power, comes the possibility of danger. Sometimes when electrical work is being done, a member or electrician will pull the meter to ensure there is no electricity flowing through the lines to the home.
Breaking the seal on the meter base is not only illegal, but also very dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. If you are preparing to do work and would like the electricity disconnected, please contact our office and we will dispatch a qualified line technician to safely disconnect the power. With our automated meter reading system, we are immediately alerted when a meter is disconnected. It is illegal under Indiana Code 35-43-5-3 to tamper with your meter. Strict fines will be enforced for anyone not following this code.
If you ever have any questions or concerns about your electric service, please contact our office at 765-544-2600.
Meter tampering can result in electric shock, is illegal and increases electricity rates for other co-op members.
Never break a meter seal.
Never open a meter base.
Never remove a meter or alter an entrance cable in any manner.
If you know or suspect that someone has tampered with their meter, please contact us immediately at 765-544-2600.
Camp Kilowatt - June 5-8, 2024 - *Open to sixth graders - Deadline to apply: March 1, 2024
Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. - June 16-23, 2024 - Open to high school juniors that live on our lines - Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2024.
Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest - *Open to students K-12 - Deadline to Enter: March 29, 2024.
More details, applications and entry forms are available on our website at www.rse.coop.
*Students do not have to live on RSE lines.
Operation RoundUp Grant Application Deadline Approaching
Grant applications for the first quarter of 2024 are due February 1. For an application and more details visit www.rse.coop.
During winter months, ensure your home is well sealed and properly insulated to reduce the need for excessive heating. Seal air leaks around your home and add insulation where needed to save up to 10% on annual energy bills. Install weather stripping on exterior doors and apply caulk around windows. Check attic insulation levels and hire a qualified contractor if additional insulation is needed.
Source: energystar.gov
Did you know most home fires happen during colder months? Play it safe this winter season.
Read the safety tips below, then find and circle the bolded words in the puzzle.
Never overload electrical outlets with too many electronics.
Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every month.
Never leave a candle burning in an empty room.
Keep flammable items at least three feet away from a space heater.
Extension cords should only be used temporarily. Damaged or frayed cords should be thrown away.
