Water Heater Program

Effective July 1, 2005 Parke County REMC is no longer providing or stocking water heaters.

  • Parke County REMC will give a bill credit of $70 (with proof of purchase of Energy Efficient Water Heater) if replacing an electric water heater.
  • Parke County REMC will give a bill credit of $125 (with proof of purchase of Energy Efficient Water Heater) if converting from a gas to a electric water heater or new home or business construction.
  • Parke County REMC still carries thermostats and elements to be provided at no charge to our members. 
  • Parke County REMC offers maintenance at the the price of $75 for the trip charge, parts listed below are supplied at no charge.  This service is available during the normal workdays of Monday thru Friday during the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm .  We will not service water heaters on Holidays or after 3:00 pm.  However, REMC will provide the parts listed below at no cost to the member.

Parts and Service provided:

  • Element, Thermostat, Anode Plug, Pressure Relief Valve, 30 amp Buss Fuse, 30 amp Cartridge Fuse, Replace existing Load Control Switch, Re-hook existing Load Control Switch, Install a new Load Control Switch, Fill Tube

Not Provided:

  • Installation of Water Heater, Replacement of Anode Rod, Replacement of Fill Tube, Replacement of Drain Valve, Replacement of Pressure Relief Valve, or any type of Plumbing

To qualify for a Bill Credit, you must be a member of the REMC, and meet the following requirements:

  • New home or business construction

  • Replace with a Energy Efficient Water Heater

  • Provide proof of purchase of the Energy Efficient Water Heater

  • A full time residency or business

  • Agree to the Water Heater contract allowing Parke County REMC to install a Load Management Switch if required.

The REMC may call within 2 weeks from the time the Water Heater contract was signed to schedule a visit to the location provided to confirm the installation of the new water heater.

For more information, please stop in or call our office for details at (765) 569-3133 or (800) 537-3913.