Programs/Services
Financing/Loans
►Geothermal Heat Pump Financing Program
Tri-County provides financing to members for the purchase and installation of geothermal heat pumps. These geothermal systems must be installed at locations served by Tri-County. The maximum loan amount is $10,000. The interest rate is the effective prime interest rate as set the first day of the month in which the note is signed or 5%, whichever is greater, and is available for a maximum of 60 months.
Members who own the property where the unit is installed and who have a good payment record with the cooperative qualify for this program. Contact Tri-County and ask for the Member Service Department for further details or click here to e-mail a request for more information.
►Equipment Financing Program
Tri-County Electric Cooperative provides financing to members for the purchase and installation of all-electric, energy efficient heating and cooling equipment. Types of energy efficient equipment include air-to-air heat pumps and central air conditioning equipment with a SEER rating of at least 13.
To qualify for financing, an applicant must be a Tri-County member with a good payment record and must own the property were the unit is to be installed. The maximum financing amount is $6,000. The interest rate is the effective prime interest rate as set the first day of the month in which the note is signed or 5%, whichever is greater, and is available for a maximum of 60 months. Contact Tri-County and ask for the Member Service department for further details or click here to e-mail a request for more information.
►Generator Financing Program
Tri-County provides financing for the purchase of a new, portable generator. The unit must be used as a back-up power supply for equipment that, during a power outage, provides life support or prevents structural damage to a member's home.
Financing shall be for a maximum of $5,000. The interest rate is the effective prime interest rate as set the first day of the month in which the note is signed or 5%, whichever is greater, and is available for a maximum of 60 months. Contact the Member Services Department at Tri-County for complete details or mailto:tcec2@tricountycoop.comclick here to e-mail a request for more information.
Certified Comfort Home
The Certified Comfort Home Program is designed for members who are building a new home that is energy efficient. Tri-County will help members design a new home that is very energy efficient and comfortable. A heat loss/gain will be calculated from the member's blueprints and the home will be rated. As the home is being built Tri-County representatives inspect the home to make sure the energy efficient qualities are incorporated in the home.
After the home is completed Tri-County will tell the homeowner the estimated annual heating and cooling kilowatt hours AND guarantee the heating and cooling usage for a three-year period. If the yearly usage exceed the guarantee, Tri-County will refund the difference to the homeowner.
View the
Certified Comfort Home Booklet here
Call and ask for the Member Services Department at 1/800-244-5151 or 244-5151 for more information or click here to e-mail a request for information.
Ceiling Cable Repair
Tri-County offers a repair service to members who
have ceiling cable heat in their homes. If a member has a damaged
ceiling cable, a Tri-County representative will visit the home, locate
the damaged cable, and make the
repair at no charge to the member.
Energy Audits
Tri-County provides energy audits for members free
of charge. During an energy audit, a cooperative representative
visits your home, discusses your energy consumption, and makes
recommendations on how to make your home more energy efficient.
Call Tri-County at 1/800-244-5151 or 244-5151
and ask for the Member Services Department to schedule an appointment or
click here to e-mail a
request for additional information.
Swap-a-Tree
The Tree Swap Program provides replacement trees or shrubs for trees that are a hazard to power lines. If you have a tree in your yard that interferes with Tri-County's primary line and would like it removed, let us know. Tri-County will cut down the old tree, clear up the debris and give you a replacement tree or shrub to be planted away from the line. There are many trees and shrubs from which to choose.
This program helps the cooperative reduce outages by clearing problem trees, and it gives the member a new tree of his or her choice to plant away from the power lines.
