Save: Water Heating

Water heating is one of the biggest energy users in your home—second only to heating and cooling. Luckily, Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) offers two flexible programs designed to help you save, while also easing pressure on the grid.

First, CCEC’s Off‑Peak Water Heating program allows members with large-capacity tanks (usually 100+ gallons) to receive a discounted electric rate in exchange for the utility’s ability to temporarily cycle their water heater during peak periods. It’s a win–win: You enjoy a lower rate and CCEC can better manage demand during times when demand on our system is high.

To sweeten the deal, there are one-time rebates—a new installation, conversion, or new construction may qualify you for incentives totaling several hundred dollars, helping cover the cost of a properly sized tank and control equipment.

Second, CCEC’s Time‑of‑Day rate gives members with flexible usage the option to shift consumption away from peak pricing hours. While this program primarily targets EV charging and electric heating, it also works well for water heating—allowing households to take advantage of cheaper rates by running the water heater during off-peak times.

Whether you go with Off‑Peak or Time‑of‑Day, each program is voluntary, opt-in, and designed to fit different lifestyles.

Off‑Peak: Best if you have a large tank, want grid-controlled cycling, and want rebates.
Time‑of‑Day: Ideal if you prefer to manage timing yourself and shift usage around peak-rate windows.

To explore which option fits your home and lifestyle, visit CassCountyElectric.com/energy‑management or give CCEC’s Energy Management team a call.