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Dual Fuel Heat

Whenever you pay more than $1.50 per gallon for propane*, it may be cheaper to use dual fuel off-peak electricity for heating.

*If you have a propane furnace that is about 90% efficient.

Whenever you pay more than $1.60 per gallon for fuel oil**, it may be cheaper to use dual fuel off-peak electricity for heating.

**If you have a fuel oil furnace that is about 65% efficient.

Dual fuel heating is electric resistance heat, such as a plenum heater or baseboard, that is energized at all times unless it is controlled by the load management system. Dual fuel systems use two fuel sources - electricity as a primary system - and an alternate fuel such as LP gas or fuel oil during times of peak electrical demand. The electric heat may be baseboard units, cove heaters, a plenum heater, or any kind of permanently installed electric heat.

Any type of heat pump also qualifies for the dual fuel heat rate. Heat pump heat will cut your equivalent propane cost to $0.75 per gallon or less.

Dual fuel programs hold your heating costs down without giving up comfort or convenience. For dual fuel heating, Agralite's rate is $0.0652/kWh for heating energy in the winter and $0.1160/kWh in the summer. All sub-meters have a $2.50 monthly fee.

See the energy professionals at Agralite Electric Cooperative for more information on how you can lower your energy costs with dual fuel heating.

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  • Your Co-op
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Annual Meeting
    • Board of Directors
    • Capital Credits
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Payment Options
    • Your Role As A Member
  • Member Services
    • Contractors
    • Distributed Energy
      • How Net Energy Works
    • Energy Wise Programs
      • Fuel Type BTU Comparison Chart
      • Cycled Air Conditioning
      • Dual Fuel Heat
      • Heat Pumps
      • Slab Heating
      • Storage Heat
      • Water Heating
    • Generators
    • Load Management
    • Renewable Energy Credit Program
    • Right Light Guide
    • Together We Save
  • Rebates
  • Electric Services
    • 2024 Service Rates
    • Security Lights
    • Stray Voltage
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Outages
    • Safe Homes
    • Safe Outdoors
    • Safety Quiz
    • Storm Center
    • Tree Planting Guide
  • Community
    • Cold Weather Rule
    • Community Solar
    • Energy Tour
    • Legislative
    • MN Twins Youth Baseball Clinic
    • Newsletters
    • Operation Round Up
    • Power Hour Events
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
  • AMI Metering
    • Benefits Of AMI
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Headquarters Project
    • Facility Frequently Asked Questions