2.4. ERMUSR 01-14-2014 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. —General Manager
John Dietz—Chair
At Nadeau—Vice-Chair
Daryl Thompson - Trustee
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
January 14, 2014 2.4
SUBJECT:
2014 Tariffs
BACKGROUND:
At the December 17, 2013 Utility Commission meeting, the 2014 Budget was approved.
Included with the budget were a number of rate increases.
DISCUSSION:
Enclosed for your review and consideration are the updated tariff sheets. Also attached for
review are the 2014 fees as adopted in 2013.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed 2013 rates and tariff sheets.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed 2014 Residential Electric Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Residential All-Electric Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Non-Demand Electric Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Demand Electric Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Off Peak Demand Electric Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Dispersed Generation/Interruptible Electric Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Energy Management Electric Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Street/Security Light Electric Service Tariff
- • Proposed 2014 Water—General Service Tariff
• Proposed 2014 Water Conservation Program(3d Step Irrigation) Tariff
• 2014 ERMU Fees as adopted by the Utilities Commission on November 12, 2013
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Residential Electric Service
Available: Within established Service Territory
Applicable: To single-family residences and individually metered apartments for all
domestic purposes when all service is supplied through a single meter, provided ratings
of individual single-phase motors do not exceed five (5) horsepower.
Character of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt, three wire, single-phase.
Special Conditions: Residential service to a multiple dwelling or apartment house
through a single meter is allowed for existing services only. Service under this rate
schedule shall not be sub-metered and resold to the individual tenants on the basis of
usage and the cost of electric service to the tenant must be furnished without specific
charge or price which varies with the quantity of energy used.
Any apartment or dwelling unit which has separate permanent kitchen facilities shall be
considered as one single family private residence.
Meter to be accessible to our service department at anytime.
Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Residential Service
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $11.00
Plus:
Summer Winter
$0.1318 / kWh / month $0.1178 / kWh / month
Sales tax is applicable.
Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through
September 30.
Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April
30.
Minimum Bill: Basic Monthly Electric Charge
Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered
delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent
late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date.
Terms and Conditions:
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Residential Electric Service
1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change
in rate or changing from summer to winter or from winter to summer rates.
2. Service will be furnished pursuant to Elk River Municipal Utilities' customer service
rules.
3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk
River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities.
4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental
changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of
electrical power.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Residential All Electric Service
Available: Within established Service Territory.
Applicable: To single-family residences and individually metered apartments for all
domestic purposes with only electric energy as a sole source of heating and lighting and
when all service is supplied through a single meter, provided ratings of individual single-
phase motors do not exceed five (5) horsepower.
Character of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120/240 volt, three wire, single-phase.
Special Conditions: Residential service to a multiple dwelling or apartment house
through a single meter is allowed for existing services only. Service under this rate
schedule shall not be sub-metered and resold to the individual tenants on the basis of
usage and the cost of electric service to the tenant must be furnished without specific
charge or price which varies with the quantity of energy used.
Any apartment or dwelling unit which has separate permanent kitchen facilities shall be
considered as one single family private residence.
Meter to be accessible to our service department at any time.
Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Residential Service -All Electric
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $11.00
Plus:
Summer Winter
$0.1318/ kWh/ month $0.1178/ kWh / month
Summer- Sales tax applicable
Winter- Tax exempt
Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through
September 30.
Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April
30.
Minimum Bill: The Basic Monthly Electric Charge
Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered
delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent
late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date.
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Residential All Electric Service
Terms and Conditions:
1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change
in rate or changing from summer to winter or from winter to summer rates.
2. Service will be furnished pursuant to Elk River Municipal Utilities' customer service
rules.
3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk
River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities.
4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental
changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of
electrical power.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Non-Demand Electric Service
Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities rate areas.
Applicable: To any customer where all service is taken through a single meter at one
location, and where the Customers' demand is not 50 kW for three (3) months over the
previous 12 months. Rating of individual single-phase motors and other single-phase
power and heating units served under this schedule shall not exceed ten (10)
horsepower (or 7.355 kW) except by special permission.
Character Of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120 volts or 120/240 volts, single-phase;
120/208 volts, or 277/480 volts, three-phase. Four wire, 240 volts three phase will only
be applicable to existing customers now being served by this voltage. A Customer
requiring voltages other than that already established by Elk River Municipal Utilities
shall be required to provide suitable space and location for Elk River Municipal Utilities'
transformers, metering and associated equipment.
Special Conditions: One meter shall be installed to service one class of business. If
additional buildings are required for a given business, they shall be interconnected by
the customer to obtain one meter. If additional meters and services are requested by
the customer, each shall be treated as a separate customer and billed individually.
Meter must be accessible to our service department at anytime.
Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Non-Demand Service:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $19.00 per month
Plus:
Summer Winter
$0.1266/ kWh / month $0.1051 / kWh / month
Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed.
Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through
September 30.
Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April
30.
Minimum Bill: The Basic Monthly Electric Charge plus $1.00 per kVA per month of
excess transformer capacity requested by customer.
In case of equipment having abnormally low annual utilization factors or unusual
operating characteristics, special minimum charges may be prescribed by Elk River
Municipal Utilities.
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Non-Demand Electric Service
Power Factor Adjustment: The rates set forth in this schedule are based on the
maintenance by the Customer of a power factor of not less than 95% at all times. If the
power factor, as measured by the electric department, is lower than 95%, the monthly
demand charge may be multiplied by the ratio 95% divided by the measured power
factor, or at Elk River Municipal Utilities' option, the power factor may be corrected at the
Customer's expense.
Fluctuating Loads: Customers operating equipment having a highly fluctuating or large
instantaneous demand, such as welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all
non-betterment costs of isolating the load from the balance of Elk River Municipal
Utilities' lines. No motor larger than ten (10) HP (or 7.355 kW)will be allowed to be
across-the-line started without notification and written authorization from Elk River
Municipal Utilities.
In addition, Customers who fail to provide adequate corrective equipment shall be
required to own and maintain their own transformers.
Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered
delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent
late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a
change in rate or changing from summer to winter or from winter to summer rates.
2. Service will be furnished under the Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules.
3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk
River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities.
4. The rate set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental
changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of
electrical power.
Installation of Demand Meter: At the option of Elk River Municipal Utilities, a demand
meter may be installed on any customer whose: monthly usage exceeds 15,000 kWh.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Demand Electric Service
Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas.
Applicable: Existing Customers, or to new Customers with demands of 50 kW or more
for three (3) months during the previous 12 months whose entire requirements are taken
through one meter, under a contract of standard form. (Not applicable to resale, standby
or auxiliary service.)
Character Of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120 volts or 120/240 volts, single-phase; 120/208
volts, or 277/480 volts, three-phase. Four wire, 240 volts three-phase will only be
applicable to existing customers now being served by this voltage. A customer requiring
voltages other than that already established shall be required to provide suitable space
and location for Elk River Municipal Utilities transformers, metering and associated
equipment.
Special Conditions: One meter shall be installed to service one class of business. If
additional buildings are required for a given business, they shall be interconnected by
the customer to obtain one meter. If additional meters and services are requested by the
customer, each shall be treated as a separate customer and billed individually.
Meter to be accessible to our service department at anytime.
Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Demand Service:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $60.00 per month.
Summer Winter
Demand Charge: $16.45 $11.67 in kW/ month
Energy Charge: $ 0.0626 $ 0.0626 in kWh / month
Minimum Bill: Maximum billing demand during previous twelve months times 3.0% of
the demand charge, or the actual demand multiplied by the demand charge, whichever
is greater plus $1.00 per kVA per month of excess transformer capacity requested by
customer.
Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed.
Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through
September 30.
Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April
30.
Determination of Billing Demand: The billing demand shall be the highest measured
demand (corrected for power factor if required) during any fifteen (15) minute period
occurring in the current billing period. But in no month shall the billing demand be
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Demand Electric Service
greater than the value in kW determined by dividing the kWh sales for the billing month
by 75 hours per month. This billing adjustment applies only if the customer's peak
demand DOES NOT occur between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Fluctuating Loads: Customers operating equipment having a highly fluctuating or large
instantaneous demand, such as welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all
non-betterment costs of isolating the load from the balance of Elk River Municipal
Utilities' system so that the load will not unduly interfere with service on Elk River
Municipal Utilities' lines. In addition, Customers who fail to provide adequate corrective
equipment shall be required to own and maintain their own transformers. No motor
larger than ten (10) HP (or 7.355 kW) will be allowed to be across-the-line started
without notification and written authorization from Elk River Municipal Utilities.
Power Factor Adjustment: For loads of 50 kW or more, or at the option of Elk River
Municipal Utilities for loads of less than 50 kW, power factor adjustments may be made
in the billing demand, when the power factor, as determined by test, at the time of the
Customer's maximum use is less than 95%. If the power factor, as measured by Elk
River Municipal Utilities' electric department, is lower than 95%, the monthly demand
charge may be multiplied by the ratio 95% divided by the measured power factor, or at
Elk River Municipal Utilities option, the power factor may be corrected at the Customer's
expense.
Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered
delinquent if not paid by the due date noted the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late
payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a
change in rate.
2. Service will be furnished under Elk River Municipal Utilities rules.
3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk
River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities.
4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental
changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of
electrical power.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Off Peak Demand Electric Service
Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas.
Applicable: Existing Customers, or to new Customers with demands of 50 kW or more for three (3)
months during the previous 12 months whose entire requirements are taken through one meter, under
a contract of standard form. (Not applicable to resale, standby or auxiliary service.)
Character Of Service: AC, 60 cycles, 120 volts or 120/240 volts, single-phase; 120/208 volts, or
277/480 volts, three-phase. Four wire, 240 volts three-phase will only be applicable to existing
customers now being served by this voltage. A customer requiring voltages other than that already
established shall be required to provide suitable space location of Elk River Municipal Utilities
transformers, metering and associated equipment.
Special Conditions: One meter shall be installed to service one class of business. If additional
buildings are required for a given business, they shall be interconnected by the customer to obtain one
meter. If additional meters and services are requested by the customer, each shall be treated as a
separate customer.
Meter to be accessible to our service department at anytime.
Rate: Subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Off Peak Demand Service: Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $60.00 per month.
Summer Winter
Demand Charge:
On peak $16.45 $11.67 in kW /month
Off peak $ 6.26 $ 6.26 in kW /month
Energy Charge: $ 0.0662 $ 0.0662 in kWh/ month
On-Peak Demand-- Actual demand during On-Peak Periods
On-Peak Period-- 3:00 PM -10:00 PM weekdays
Off-Peak Demand-- Actual demand during Off-Peak Periods less On-Peak Demand
Off-Peak Period-- All non On-Peak Periods
Minimum Bill: Maximum billing demand during previous twelve months times 3.0% of the demand
charge, or the actual demand multiplied by the demand charge , whichever is greater plus $1.00 per
kVA per month of excess transformer capacity requested by customer.
Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed.
Summer: The summer rate shall apply to the Customer's use from May 1 through September 30.
Winter: The winter rate shall apply to the Customer's use from October 1 through April 30.
Determination of Billing Demand: The billing demand shall be the highest measured demand
(corrected for power factor if required) during any fifteen (15) minute period occurring in the current
billing period. But in no month shall the billing demand be greater than the valve in kW determined by
dividing the kWh sales for the billing month by 75 hours per month. This billing adjustment applies only
if the customer's peak demand DOES NOT occur between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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Off Peak Demand Electric Service
Fluctuating Loads: Customers operating equipment having a highly fluctuating or large instantaneous
demand, such as welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all non-betterment costs of
isolating the load from the balance of Elk River Municipal Utilities' system so that the load will not
unduly interfere with service on Elk River Municipal Utilities' lines. No motor larger than ten (10) HP (or
7.355 kW)will be allowed to be across-the-line started without notification and written authorization
from Elk River Municipal Utilities.
In addition, Customers who fail to provide adequate corrective equipment shall be required to own and
maintain their own transformers.
Power Factor Adjustment: For loads of 50 kW or more, or at the option of Elk River Municipal Utilities
for loads of less than 50 kW, power factor adjustments will be made in the billing demand, when the
power factor, as determined by test, at the time of the Customer's maximum use is less than 95%. If the
power factor, as measured by Elk River Municipal Utilities' electric department, is lower than 95%, the
monthly demand charge may be multiplied by the ratio 95% divided by the measured power factor, or at
Elk River Municipal Utilities' option, the power factor may be corrected at the Customer's expense.
Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by the due date
noted the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all accounts that are not
paid by the due date.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a change in rate.
2. Service will be furnished under Elk River Municipal Utilities rules.
3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River
Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities.
4. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed
and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Dispersed Generation (On-Site Generator)/Interruptible Load Program
Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas.
Applicable: Existing Customers, or to new Customers receiving all electrical power from
ERMU and with demands between 100 kW and 1,500 kW of connected load.
Customers with on-site generation greater than 1,500 kW may also qualify, but special
terms and conditions may apply on a case by case basis. Customer must agree to
operate on-site generation and/or limit load to a mutually agreed to Predetermined
Demand Level (PDL) upon notification by ERMU or its designated agent. Customer must
be served by ERMU under the Demand Electric Service Tariff. Customer must execute a
Dispersed Generation Agreement or Interruptible Service Agreement to participate in
either program. Customer is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable
Agreement. Not applicable to resale, standby or auxiliary service.
Special Conditions: Customer must conduct normal business practices between the
hours of 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Customer must provide access
to a phone line or reimburse ERMU for all costs associated with providing program
interruption notification and remote metering needs. Customer must have the means to
operate on-site generation and/or reduce load to the PDL within 30 minutes following
notification by ERMU or its agent. Credits apply only during months in which the
Customer is fully operational.
Dispersed Generation/Interruptible Credits:
Monthly Credit/kW*
Summer(June, July, and Aug) $14.00 per kW
Winter(Dec, Jan, and Feb) $10.00 per kW
Spring/Fall (Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov) $ 6.00 per kW
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Energy Management Rates
Available: Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable: To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers when all service
is supplied through a single meter.
Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: A dual fuel space heating system consists of a primary
electric heating system and a secondary non-electric space heating system both capable of
heating a structure at design conditions. Interruptions of the primary system will usually occur
for up to 12 hours daily on peak winter days and a maximum of 400 hours per heating season.
To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide:
1. A primary electric space heating system which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated
relay.
2. A secondary non-electric space heating system capable of automatic start-up and
continuous operation upon interruption of the primary system.
3. Obtain a load control device furnished by ERMU.
4. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed
according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician.
5. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at $.0499 per kWh.
2. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for
extended periods of time as stated above.
3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the primary electric heating system.
4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter.
Electric Vehicle Charging Rate: This Program is available to all residential customers of
ERMU that own an electrically powered vehicle used for on road transportation. Charging of the
vehicle may be interrupted up to 12 hours per day not to exceed 600 hours in a year.
To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide:
1. Electric vehicle charging station that is used for the sole purpose of charging electric
vehicles. This charging station may be 120/240 volt.
2. Customer is responsible for installation of load control device and meter socket furnished by
ERMU in a mutually agreed upon location.
3. Inspection by State Certified electrical inspector of all metering equipment
and provide an affidavit to ERMU when completed.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by Electric Vehicle Charging at a rate of$.0499 kWh.
2. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer EV Charging off for extended periods
of time as stated above.
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3. Load control device and metering equipment to customer.
4. Final inspection prior to meter activation to ensure only qualified loads are being supplied
through the electric vehicle charging equipment.
Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Space Heating Rate: An ETS space heating system is
designed to store heat produced by electricity generated during eight off-peak hours for use in
heating during the remaining on-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11
PM and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be central storage furnaces, room storage
heaters or slab (deep heat) systems including combinations of same.
To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide:
1. An ETS space heating system listed by UL or some other nationally recognized testing
agency which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay.
2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU.
3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed
according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician.
4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by this ETS system at$.0437 per kWh.
2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off peak hours daily. Additional on-time is
provided on weekend days and holidays.
3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system.
4. A load control device which will automatically control ETS space heating system during
on-peak hours.
Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Water Heating Rate: An ETS water heater is designed with
extra storage capacity to provide total domestic hot water needs from electricity consumed only
during eight off-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM.
Qualifying ETS configurations may be a large single tank, dual tanks plumbed in series, or an
electric and non-electric tank plumbed in series with the electric placed on the cold water side.
Electric water heater must have an energy factor of .91 or more and a minimum of 80 gallons of
storage capacity.
To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide:
1. An ETS water heating system which can be interrupted directly by a single 30 amp rated
relay.
2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU.
3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed
according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician.
4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
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1. All electric energy consumed by the ETS water heater at$.0437 per kWh.
2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off-peak hours daily.
3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS water heater.
4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the off-peak meter.
Cycled Air Conditioning: This Program is available to all residential customers served by
• ERMU who have central air conditioners. Program participants must allow installation of a utility
supplied load control device so air conditioning demand can be reduced at critical times. This
Program is subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Customer must have a conventional central air conditioner of at least 2 tons capable
of being interrupted with a 5 amp relay.
2. ERMU will furnish the load control device and pay to have it installed by a licensed
electrician. Separate metering is not required.
3. The Customer must allow access for installation of the load control device during normal
business hours.
4. The Customer must allow access for load control maintenance and compliance
inspections by ERMU personnel during normal business hours.
5. Customers must agree to allow ERMU or its designee to remotely cycle their central air
conditioner off for approximately 15 minutes out of each 30 minute period at critical peak
use times during the cooling season (May through September). Except for extreme
emergencies, duration of said control will not exceed 6 hours per day and more than 200
hours total per cooling season.
6. Customers who elect to participate in this Program must remain on it for at least one
cooling season or part of the load control installation costs may be assessed to the
customer.
7. Customers with central air conditioners that are grossly oversized for the conditioned
space will not be allowed to participate. Such systems do not provide ERMU sufficient
load reduction relief at critical peak use times.
8. Cycled AC Program participants will receive a $9 per month credit for 5 summer months
for allowing ERMU to interrupt their air conditioners as outlined above. Such payments
will be forwarded as a billing credit on their May, June, July, August, and September
bills.
INCENTIVE: Program participants will receive a $9 per month credit for 5 summer months for
allowing ERMU to interrupt their air conditioners as outline above. Such payments will be
forwarded as a billing credit on their May, June, July, August, and September bills.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Street/Security Light Service
Available: To any customer meeting Elk River Municipal Utilities criteria for service under this
schedule, and whose lighting needs are not being furnished under any other schedule. Installation
costs will be determined by Elk River Municipal Utilities per the Utilities Fee Schedule or on a time and
materials basis.
Applicable: As determined by Elk River Municipal Utilities, but generally to non-metered roadway and
area lighting: lighting unit burning time is limited to dusk to daylight (approximately 4,400 hours per
year).
Character Of Service: 120/240 volts, AC, as available.
Street/Security Light Service
Type Monthly Rate Per
Fixture
Low Output (0-249 Watt HPS, 0-89 Watt LED) $9.00
Medium Output(250-399 Watt HPS, 90-149 Watt LED) $15.00
High Output (400 Watt or larger HPS, 150 Watt or larger LED) $21.00
Sales tax applicable.
Ownership of Equipment: Elk River Municipal Utilities will install, own, and operate the lighting units
including fixtures, and control equipment unless otherwise agreed upon by Elk River Municipal Utilities
and the Customer.
Lamp Replacements: Lamp replacements will be made by Elk River Municipal Utilities when and as
requested by the Customer.
Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered delinquent if not paid
by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added to all
accounts that are not paid by the due date.
General Terms and Conditions Applicable To Non-Metered Lighting Service:
1. Area lighting installed on Elk River Municipal Utilities poles shall not be of the type that interferes
with climbing room, work space, or wire clearance as defined by the National Electrical Safety
Code and is to be installed below the secondary line and service drops, all per Elk River
Municipal Utilities' specification.
2. At Elk River Municipal Utilities' option, all area applicable lighting units installed under this
schedule shall be equipped with a photo-electric control which will limit the burning time to
approximately 4,400 hours per year.
3. The rates set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental changes imposed
and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of electrical power.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Water-General
Available: To all customers who have municipal water service available at their
property, lying within the corporate limits of the City of Elk River.
Special Conditions: Each customer served by one meter. Multiple living entities, such
as apartments, may be served by a combined meter upon approval of the Elk River
Municipal Utilities and acceptance of applicable charges.
Special Charges: A fixed charge shall be applied to each meter based on meter size
and does not allow for any use of water. An additional charge will be made for each
living entity according to the schedule listed below. A fee of$5.21 annually, which is
mandated by Federal Law(Laws of Minnesota 1992, Chapter 513, Article 6, Section 2)
shall be added to the monthly bills to cover the state safe drinking water testing program.
Winter Period : November 1 through March 30 usage
Summer Period : April 1 through October 30 usage
Rates:
Meter Account First Tier Second Third Tier
Type Maintenance ($/1000 Tier ($11000
change/month gal) f$/1000 tal
al
Residential $ 8.11 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Senior Citizen $ 7.50 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial % $ 9.73 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 1 $10.82 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 1 '/ $11.90 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 1 '/z $12.98 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 2 $17.31 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 3 $37.86 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial4 $51.92 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 6 $75.71 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 8 $102.75 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial $43.26 $1.62 $3.50 $4.00
Irrigation
Rate Tier Definition:
• Residential:
First Tier Rate = 0 -9,000 gallons per month.
Second Tier Rate = Between 9,000 and 15,000 gallons per month.
Third Tier Rate = Above 15,000 gallons per month.
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Water-General
Commercial:
First Tier Rate = 0— 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly consumption.
Second Tier Rate = Between 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly
consumption to 1.1 X previous year's average winter monthly consumption + 40,000
gallons.
Third Tier Rate = Above 1.1 X previous year's average winter period monthly
consumption +40,000 gallons.
For Commercial Irrigation, account maintenance charge only applicable for months
meter is in service.
For new customers, if a minimum of 3 winter months previous years history is not
available to establish the Tier amount, the First Tier rate shall be utilized until a minimum
of 3 months history is established.
Minimum Bill: Account Maintenance charge plus any charges applicable to multiple
living entities.
Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and delinquent if not paid by
the due date note on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent late payment charge added
to all accounts that are not paid by the due date.
Residential water- exempt from sales tax.
Commercial water- subject to sales tax unless exemption is filed.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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Water Conservation Program (3rtl Step Irrigation)
Available: Within established Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate areas.
Applicable: Existing Customers that have zero water consumption November— March of the previous
year, or new customers that are installing a new irrigation system. New irrigation customers are strongly
encouraged to install a SMART Controller. Participation in this program requires that customers
implement water conservation measures on an annual basis to be eligible for the exemption from 3rd
Step water rates.
Character of Service: ERMU will provide 35 PSI at the curb. The customer will be required to have
backflow protection to ensure ERMU water quality. Meter facilities will be placed in an area that is
mutually agreed to by Customer and ERMU, and the meter must be accessible to ERMU service staff
24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Special Conditions: Customer will remove the meter prior to winterization of the irrigation system and
return it to ERMU for annual calibration. Customer must complete and submit the Water Conservation
Rebate Application annually and allow ERMU staff to inspect or review the water conservation
measures implemented prior to receiving the exemption from 3rd Step rates.
Rate: By participating in this program and achieving ten (10)Water Conservation Points (WCPs)
annually, the Customer will be exempt from the 3rd step rates. The participating irrigation Customer that
has achieved 10 WCPs will be billed at the 2nd step rates for all water usage. The exemption will be
applied to all water units that exceed the previous year's winter average times 1.1 plus 40 units.
Water Conservation Points (WCP):
Water Conservation Points will be awarded to irrigation customers based on water conservation
measures installed at the property served by ERMU. ERMU staff will inspect and approve all water
conservation measures annually. To participate in the program, a total of 10 WCP must be achieved
annually. Water conservation measures include, but are not limited to; SMART Controllers, Eco-
Irrigation heads or drip lines, rain gardens, landscaping, and annual irrigation assessments.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Customer must participate in the program for at least one year.
2. The 3rd Step exemption applies only to the contiguous property served by the water meter at the
installation address on the Water Conservation Rebate Application.
3. Each individual property (water meter) must submit a completed Water Conservation Rebate
Application annually.
4. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk River
Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities.
5. Changes to this program may be made by ERMU from time to time and will be communicated to
the Customer three (3) months prior to elimination or change in the requirements of the Water
Conservation Program.
Approved Adopted December 17, 2013
Effective January 1, 2014
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2014 Utilities Fee Schedule
Adopted by the Utilities Commission on November 12,2013 under authority per Minnesota Statute 412.361
--- Fee Description Approved
2014
1 New Residential Electric Connection-Developer-Lot with ERMU water service $ 450.00
2 New Residential Electric Connection-Developer-Lot without ERMU water service $ 550.00
3' New Residential Electric Connection-Builder $ 850.00
4 New Commercial& Industrial Electric Connection 50%
5 F Service Upgrades or Additions for Existing Customers 100%
6, Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee-Existing Transformer $ 150.00
7 Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee-Without Existing Transformer $ 500.00
8r Street Light-30'Decorative Pole with 6'Arm and Fixture $ 1,800.00
9 Street Light-23'Decorative Pole with Traditionaire Fixture $ 1,450.00
10 Security Light-Wood Pole with Fixture $ 950.00
11 Security Light-Existing Pole $ 100.00
12 Pole Attachment Fee(per pole) $ 6.50
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14 Residential Water Connection Per Plumbing Unit $ 3,214.84
15 Commercial Water Connection Per Plumbing Unit $ 3,214.84
16 Abandoned Water Service $ 2,500.00
17 Hydrant Water Sales-Rental(per week) $50/week
18 Hydrant Water Sales-Units(per 1000 gallons) $ 4.00
19 Deposit for 5/8"Hydrant Meter $ 150.00
20 Deposit for 21/2"Hydrant Meter $ 1,000.00
21 Private Hydrant Maintenance Program Monthly Fee $ 5.00
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23 NSF Fee $ 30.00
24 Red Tag Handling Fee $ 20.00
25 Administrative Fee for Continued Submission of Checks After No-Check Notice Given $ 20.00
_ 26 Penalty Amount 10%
27 Electric Service Disconnect Fee-Meter Technician $ 50.00
28 Electric Service Disconnect Fee-Line Crew $ 150.00
29 Water Shut-Off Fee $ 100.00
30 Meter Tampering Fee $ 250.00
31 Meter Testing Fee $ 50.00
32 Energy Audit $ 50.00
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_ 34 Billable Cost of Materials Markup 15%
35 Billable Labor Markup 55%
36 Billable Vehicle/Equipment-Line Truck(per hour) $ 50.00
_ 37 Billable Vehicle/Equipment-Pick-up Truck(per hour) $ 25.00
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