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News Release

Vectren Corporation One Vectren Square Evansville, IN 47708


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 15, 2015

Media contact: Natalie Hedde, 812-491-5105 or nhedde@vectren.com


Vectren urges customers to check furnaces before heating season, offers rebates toward purchase of new units


Indianapolis, Ind. - As colder weather draws near, Vectren Energy Delivery (Vectren) reminds customers that it is important to evaluate the condition of their furnaces before turning them on for the winter. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates one in four furnaces has been in operation for 20 years or more and may not be performing at peak efficiency. Other than simply looking at the age of the furnace, it is important to have a trained professional evaluate its performance to ensure its operating safely and efficiently.


'It's easy to forget to regularly check your furnace - given most units are housed in basements or garages,' said Mike Roeder, Vectren's president of Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana-North. 'It is important that a qualified heating contractor performs a regular maintenance check in order to ensure it is working properly. In fact, an annual tune-up can extend the life of your unit and save 3 to 10 percent on heating costs. '


During regular furnace maintenance checks, the technician can determine the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE). This will indicate how much of the energy used by the furnace is actually generating heat to be circulated throughout the home or business and how much heat is escaping through chimneys, windows, doorways, etc. If the levels are dipping below the 80 percent range, repairs or replacement might be in order.

The higher the AFUE, the lower the energy bills will be each month.


If it is determined that a new furnace is necessary, Vectren offers a $300 rebate toward the purchase of a 97 percent AFUE or higher natural gas furnace and a $250 rebate toward the purchase of a 95-96.99 percent AFUE natural gas furnace. A list of qualifying appliances and rebate forms are available at www.vectren.com.


'Vectren's energy efficiency programs offer customers a variety of information on energy efficiency tips, appliance rebates and home energy audits,' added Roeder. 'You can even sign up to receive emails or text messages reminding you to replace your furnace filters.'


Additional rebates are available, including those for insulation and duct sealing, boilers and programmable and Wi-Fi thermostats. Visit www.vectren.com or call 1-866-240-8476 for complete details on all rebates and energy efficiency tips for the winter heating season.


About Vectren

Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC) is an energy holding company headquartered in Evansville, Ind. Vectren's energy delivery subsidiaries provide gas and/or electricity to more than 1 million customers in adjoining service territories that cover nearly two-thirds of Indiana and west central Ohio. Vectren's nonutility subsidiaries and affiliates currently offer energy-related products and services to customers throughout the U.S. These include infrastructure services and energy services. To learn more about Vectren, visit www.vectren.com.


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