4.1. ERMUSR 09-10-2019 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Troy Adams, P.E.—General Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
September 10, 2019 4.1
SUBJECT:
Policy Manual Initiative
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Approve the removal of the Rates, Fees and Programs section from the ERMU Policy
Manual.
• Approve the removal of the Service Agreements & Requirements section from the
ERMU Policy Manual.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, the commission worked with staff and a consulting firm to develop governance polices
based on the Carver Model governance style. The previous polices were left in place, redundant
with the new policies. An initiative was created to develop a migration plan for relevant old
policies to become part of the new policy manual, confirm delegation of authority to
management for old policies that are not governance, and to eliminate or remove documents
that are not policy. At the August commission meeting, staff presented an overview plan and a
tentative deadline goal for the completion the initiative.
DISCUSSION:
In August, staff discussed the overview for the policy manual initiative. The plan is to move
policies to where they need to be first.Then, come back and update commission policies that
need immediate action. And then, internally, update management policies that need
immediate action. Staff will also begin an evergreen review process for all commission policies,
bringing them back on a scheduled rotation for board review and discussion.
The first phase to move policies to where they need to be is achievable by early 2020. The
tentative schedule is as follows:
• September: Rates, Fees, and Programs Section
Service Agreements & Requirements Section
• October: Personnel Section
• November: Administration Section (Except Policy A.1 Service Policies)
• December: Electric Section (Except Policy E.1 Electric Department Rules)
Water Section (Except Policy W.1 Water Department Rules)
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• March: A.1 Service Policies
E.1 Electric Department Rules
W.1 Water Department Rules
Progress on the policy manual initiative will be tracked using the attached overview document
through color coding on action proposed, and recorded date of completion.
Per the proposed initiative schedule, the items for consideration in September are the Rates,
Fees, and Programs section and the Service Agreements & Requirements Section. Both of these
sections are straightforward without a lot of rework.
The Rates, Fees, and Programs section includes 19 items. These items are updated annually
during the budget process and then approved by the commission in December as part of the
annual business plan.Their inclusion in the policy manual is redundant and creates an
administration burden to update all of the physical policy books annually.
The Service Agreements & Requirements section includes 16 documents that are used for
various services provided to customers. These documents reflect requirements that are either
covered in the formal rate sheets approved by the commission annually, or covered in the
service policies, electric department rules, or water department rules.
Because of the nature of these two sections, staff is recommending the removal of both
sections from the policy book.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Commission Policy Manual and Management Policy Manual Implementation Overview
• ERMU Policies— Rates, Fees, and Programs Section
o T.1 - Fee Schedule
o T.2 - Conservation Improvement Programs
o T.3 - Demand Electric Service Rate
o T.4- Dispersed Generation/Interruptible Load Program Rate
o T.5 - Energy Management Program Rates
o T.6 - Non-Demand Electric Service Rate
o T.7- Off-Peak Demand Electric Service Rate
o T.8 - Residential All Electric Service Rate
o T.9 - Residential Electric Service Rate
o T.10- Street/Security Light Service Rate
o T.11 - Non-Demand Electric Service Rate
o T.12 - Water Service Rates
o T.13 -Ground Source Heat Pump Program Rate
o T.14- Commercial All Electric with Ground Source Heat Pump Service Rate
o T.15 - Demand All Electric Service Rate
o T.16 - Large Industrial Demand Electric Service Rate
o T.17 - Electric Vehicle Charging Rates
o T.18 - Residential Clean Energy Choice Program Rate
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o T.19 - Commercial Clean Energy Choice Program Rate
• ERMU Policies—Service Agreements & Requirements Section
o S.1 -Additional Residential Electric Service Agreement
o S.2 - Cogeneration and Small Power Production Facilities Agreement
o S.3 - Commercial Developer Electric Service Agreement
o S.4- Commercial & Industrial Electric Service Agreement
o S.5 - Commercial Interruptible Load Agreement
o S.6 - Dispersed Generation Program Agreement
o S.7 - Residential Developer Electric Service Agreement
o S.8 - Residential Electric Service Agreement
o S.9 - Security Light Agreement
o S.10-Street Light Agreement
o S.11 -Service Requirements for Electric or Water—Commercial Developer/Builder
o S.12 -Service Requirements for Electric or Water—Residential Developer
o S.13 -Service Requirements for Electric or Water—Residential Home Builder/Owner
o S.14-Temporary Electric Service Agreement
o S.15 - Residential Water Connection Permit
o S.16 - Commercial Water Connection Permit
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Implementation Key
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COMMISSION POLICY MANUAL AND MANAGEMENT POLICY MANUAL
IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW AND CHECKLIST - 2019
Completion Section and
Date Policy
GOVERNANCE
Authority and Purpose Policies
G.1a Bylaws
G.1b Organizational Core Purpose
G.1c Mission Statement
G.1d Vision Statement
G.1e Organizational Values
G.1f Organizational Fundamentals
G.1g Planning Themes
Governance Policies
G.2 Commission Purpose
G.2a Commission —City Council Relationship and Roles
G.2a1 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and Other Donations to the City of
Elk River(Moved from A.17)
G.2a2 Street Light Installation and Maintenance- Memorandum of
Understanding (Moved from E.10)
G.2a3 Payment of Private Water Line Connection and Repair Costs—
Memorandum of Understanding (Moved from W.6)
G.2b Governing Style
G.2c Agenda Planning
G.2d Commission Member Role, Responsibilities and Orientation
G.2e Commission Member Conduct
G.2e1 Conflicts of Interest icy(Moved from P.5)
G.2f Commission Officer Roles, Responsibilities and Succession
G.2g Commission Committees
G.2g1 Wage & Benefits Committee Charter
G.2g2 Financial Reserves and Investment Committee Charter
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ERMU Commission Policy Manual Table of Contents
G.2g3 Information Security Committee Charter (A.24a)
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G.2h Independent Advisors to the Commission
Commission— Management Connection Policies
G.3 Commission - Management Roles
G.3a Controlling Authority
G.3b Delegation of Authority to the General Manager
G.3c General Manager Accountability
G.3d Monitoring Performance of the General Manager
G.3e General Manager Performance Planning and Evaluation
Delegation to Management Policies
G.4 Corporate Limitations
G.4a Succession of Leadership
G.4b Information and Support to the Commission
G.4c Strategic and Business Planning
G.4d Customer Interests
G.4d1 Customer Data Privacy Policy (Moved from A.18)
I{ 'IlIR'S �'cli :v
G.4e Core Customer Services
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G.4e1 Service Policies (Moved from A.1)
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G.4f Employee Interests
G.4f1 ERMU Employee Handbook (Moved from P.1)
• Add reference for G.2e1 Conflict of Interest Policy
• Include P.4 Criteria for Clothing Replacement
• Include P.10 Home Computer Purse Assistance Policy
G.4f2 Controlled Substances Drug Policy (Moved from P.6)
G.4f3 iPad and Tablet Device Guidelines (Moved from P.12)
G.4g Organization, Staffing, and Compensation
G.4g1 Performance Metrics and Incentive Compensation Policy
(Moved from P.13)
G.4g1a Performance Metrics and Incentive Compensation Score Card
(Moved from P.13a)
G.4h Financial Planning and Budgeting
G.4i Financial Condition and Transactions
G.4i1 Investments
G.4i2 Financial Reserves
G.4i3 Debt Issuance and Payment
G.4i4 Procurement
G.4i4 Purchase Orders y-(Moved from A.20)
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G.4i5 Public Purpose Expenditures y (Moved from A.19)
G.4j Cost Allocation and Recovery
G.4j1 Rates and Charges for Electric Service
G.4j2 Rates and Charges for Water Service
G.4j3 Customer Deposits Policy (Moved from A.6)
G.4k MMPA Relationship, Representative and Governance
G.41 Protection of Assets
G.411 Use and Disposal of Utility Property (Moved from P.15)
u i� . °in °' ,.nclude E.7 on Poll
G.412 Inventory Policy (Moved from P.11)
G.4m Corporate Risk Management
G.4n Legal and Regulatory Compliance
G.4o Environmental Stewardship
• Add paragraph about Energy City Commission
IL Add paragraph about VV,l'Lead Protection Plan
G.4o1 Water Use Restrictions (Moved from W.9)
Update to berecommended" with commission authority though
city ordinance to declare mandatory emergency restrictions.
G.4p External Communications
G.4q Community Involvement
G.4r Mutual Aid Policy (Moved from E.5)
Results Policies
G.5 Goals and Results
RATES FEES ABM PROGRAMS
T.1 Fee Schedule
T.2 Conservation Improvement Programs
T.3 Demand Electric Service Rate
T.4 Dispersed Generation/Interruptible Load Program Rate
T.5 Energy Management Rates
T.6 Non-Demand Electric Service Rate
'f.7 Off-Peak Demand Electric Service Rate
T.8 Residential All Electric Service Rate
T.9 Residential Electric Service Rate
"T.10 Street/Security Light Service Rate
F.11 Non-Demand Electric Service Rate
T.12 Water Service Rates
T.13 Ground Source Heat Pump Rate
T.14 Commercial All Electric with Ground Source Heat Pump Service Rate
T.15 Demand All Electric Service Rate
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T.16 Large Industrial Demand Electric Service Rate
T.17 Electric Vehicle Charging Rates
T.18 Residential Clean Energy Choice Program Rate
T.19 Commercial Clean Energy Choice Program Rate
SERVICE AGREEMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
S.1 Additional Residential Electric Service Agreement
S.2 Cogeneration and Small Power Production Facilities Agreement
S.3 Commercial Developer Electric Service Agreement
S.4 Commercial & Industrial Electric Service Agreement
S.5 Commercial Interruptible Load Agreement
S.6 Dispersed Generation Program Agreement
S.7 Residential Developer Electric Service Agreement
S.8 Residential Electric Service Agreement
S.9 Security Light Agreement
S.10 Street Light Agreement
5.11 Service Requirements for Electric or Water-Commercial Developer/Builder
S.12 Service Requirements for Electric or Water- Residential Developer
S.13 Service Requirements for Electric or Water- Residential Home Builder/Owner
S.14 Temporary Electric Service Agreement
S.15 Residential Water Connection Permit
S.16 Commercial Water Connection Permit
PERSONNEL
P.1 Employee Handbook (Moved to G.4f1)
.2 Apprentice Programs (to be developed)
P.2a Electric Apprentice Program (to be developed)
P.2b Technical Apprentice Program (to be developed)
P.2c Water Apprentice Program
1).3 Clothing Policy (Management per G.4f)
P.1 Criteria for Clothing Replacement (Include in Employee Handbook)
P.5 Conflicts of Interest Policy (Moved to G.2e1)
P.6 Drug Policy Sections 1.0- 10.0 (Move to G.4f2)
P.6 Drug Policy Sections 11.0- 12.0 (Not Policy; Management Reference Material)
P.7 Educational Assistance Policy (Duplicate, also in Handbook)
p.8 Flexible Benefits Plan
.9 HIPAA Security Policy
0.9a HIPAA Privacy Certification Form
P.9b HIPAA Compliance
P.10 Home Computer Purchase Assistance Policy (Include in Employee Handbook)
P.11 Inventory Policy (Moved to G/412}
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P.12 iPad and Tablet Device Guidelines(Moved to G.4f2)
P.13 Performance Metrics and Incentive Compensation Policy (Moved to G.4g1)
3a Performance Met, and Incenti, e Compensation Score C -d (Moved to G.4g1a)
P.14 Persona acid/or Credit Use & Security Policy
P.14a Personal and/or Credit Use & Security Employee Responsibility Form
P.15 Use and Disposal of Utility Property (Moved to G.111)
A.1 Services Policies (Moved to G.4e1)
A.2 Placeholder
A.3 Banner and Flag Policy (Redundant, Included in A.17)
A.4 Capital Asset Guide
A.5 Cold Weather Rule Policy (Add reference/requirement in A.1 Sec 13.0 A)
A.6 Customer Deposit Policy (Move to G.4j3)
A.7 Customer List Procedure (Obsolete policy after territory acquisition.)
A.8 Emergency Closing Procedure
A.9 Emergency Procedures Guide
A.10 Financial Reserves Policy (Management per G.4i2)
A.11 Investment Policy (Management per G4.i1)
A.12 Identity Theft Prevention Program - Red Flags Rule
A.13 LFG Tour Procedure
A.14 Meter Testing Procedure
A.15 Natural Gas Line Damage Reporting Procedure
A.16 Payment Arrangement (Not a policy. This form is more of an agreement.)
A.17 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and Other Donations to the City of Elk River
(Moved to G.2a)
A.18 Privacy Policy (Moved to G.4d1)
A.19 Public Purpose Expenditure Policy (Moved to G.4i5)
A.20 Purchase Order Policy (Moved to G.4i4)
A.21 Records Retention Policy
A.22 Returned Un Paid Items Policy (Redundant, Incorporate into A.1)
A.23 Standard Operating Procedures (to be developed)
A.21 Management Committees Policy (to be developed)
A.21a Information Security Committee Charter (Moved to G.2g3)
A.25 Data Practices Policy
A.25a Guide for Members of the Public Requesting Information
A.25b Guide for Data Subjects Requesting Information
A.26 Communications Policy
ELECTRIC
E.1 Electric Department Rules-Operations and Maintenance Manual
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• Sections will be cut and included in new commission policy G.4e1
E.2 Distribution Reliability Standard (Management per G.4e)
E.3 Integrity Testing Policy (Add to tariffs)
E.4 Mid-Block Street Lighting
E.5 Mutual Aid Policy (Moved to C.4r)
E.6 Pole Attachment Policy
E.6a Pole Attachment Agreement
E.7 Pole Disposal Policy (Redundant, Included in P.15)
E.7a Pole Disposal Agreement
E.8 Pole Move Procedure
E.9 Street Light Construction Standards
E.10 Street Light Installation and Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding
(Move to G.2a2)
E.11 Two-Way Radio Guidelines
E.12 Distributed Energy Resources and Net Metering Policy (Standalone policy)
E.12a Rules Governing the Interconnection of Cogeneration and Small Power Production
(Standalone policy)
E.12b Cogeneration and Small Power Production Tariff(Standalone policy)
WATER
W.1 Water � .Was--,Quefati,actit Mairtta l:a ‘a.Mow l
• Sections will be cut and included in new commission policy G.4e1
W.2 Water Distribute 'System Maintenand rograr
W.3 Customer Contact for Water Meter Change-Out
W.4 Fire Hydrant Use and Maintenance
W.5 Looping Water Mains
W.6 Payment of Private Water Line Connection and Repair Costs
Memorandum of Understanding (Moved to G.2a3)
W.6a Payment and Assessment of the Costs to Repair Private Utility Lines
City Policy (for reference only)
W.6b Payment and Assessment of the Costs to Repair Private Utility Lines
City Ordinance (for reference only)
W.6c Petition, Waiver and Agreement for Payment of the Cost of Repairs to Private
Utility Lines (Not policy. This is the form used to apply.)
W.7 Side Lot Easements (Needs to be a requirement of the developer for looping
mains per W.5)
W.8 Water Shut-Off Request (Not policy. This is the request form.)
W.8a Water Shut Off City Ordinance (for reference only}
W.9 Water Use Restrictions (Moved to G.4o1)
W.9a Water Use Restrictions City Ordinance (for reference only)
W.10 Wellhead Protection Plan (Standalone, not part of Governance Policies.)
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Elk River . 2019 Utilities Fee Schedule
Municipal Utilities
ELECTRIC
New Residential Electric Connection - Developer- Lot with ERMU water service $475.00
New Residential Electric Connection - Developer- Lot without ERMU water service $575.00
New Residential Electric Connection - Builder $875.00
New Wire Footages over 200' (per foot) $4.00
New Service Frost Trenching(per foot) $5.00
New Commercial&Industrial Electric Connection 50%
Service Upgrades or Additions for Existing Customers 100%
Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee- Existing Transformer $150.00
Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee-Without Existing Transformer $500.00
Street Light-30' Decorative Pole with 6'Arm and Fixture $1,850.00
Street Light-23' Decorative Pole with Traditionaire Fixture $1,500.00
Security Light-Wood Pole with Fixture $975.00
Security Light- Existing Pole $125.00
Pole Attachment Fee(per pole) $6.50
Manual Meter Reading Fee(per month) $10.00
WATER
Water Access Charge= Water Connection Charge+Water Availability Charge $3,764.00
Water Connection Charge(Per Plumbing Unit) - Builder $3,396.00
Water Availability Charge(Per Plumbing Unit) - Developer $368.00
Abandoned Water Service $2,500.00
Hydrant Water Sales- Rental (per week) $50.00
Hydrant Water Sales- Units (per 1000 gallons) $4.00
Deposit for 5/8"Hydrant Meter $150.00
Deposit for 2 1/2"Hydrant Meter $1,000.00
Private Hydrant Maintenance Program Monthly Fee $5.00
Manual Meter Reading Fee(per month) $10.00
ADMINISTRATIVE
Administrative Fee for Continued Submission of Checks After No-Check Notice Given $20.00
Billable Cost of Materials Markup 15%
Billable Labor Markup 55%
Billable Vehicle/Equipment(per employee per hour) $30.00
Commerical Application Fee $20.00
Electric Service Disconnect/Trip Fee- Meter Technician $50.00
Electric Service Disconnect/Trip Fee- Line Crew $150.00
Water Service Disconnect/Trip Fee-Water Operator $100.00
Energy Audit $150.00
Meter Tampering Fee $250.00
Meter Testing Fee $50.00
NSF Fee $20.00
Penalty Amount 10%
Photocopies(per page) $0.25
Red Tag Handling Fee $20.00
Adopted by the Utilities Commission on November 13,2018 under authority per Minnesota Statute 412.361-amended February 12,2019
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T.2—Conservation Improvement Programs
1.0 Programs
Elk River Municipal Utilities offers several Conservation Improvement Programs (CIP) for our
customers. Programs include:
• A/C Tune-Up
• Cycled AC (Moratorium)
• Chillers
• Commercial HVAC Rebates
• Commercial Lighting
• Custom Rebates
• Dispersed Generation (Moratorium)
• Energy Management Programs (Moratorium with the exception of EV Charging Program)
• Energy Star Appliance Rebates
• Energy Star Commercial Kitchen Rebates
• Forklifts
• Heat Pumps
• Motor Rebates (Replacement Only)
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Water Conservation Rebates
• Wind Power Purchase
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DEMAND ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:Available for non-residential customer accounts. Existing or new Customer accounts with
actual or projected demand greater than or equal to 50 kW. A Customer account with a billing demand
of less than 50 kW for 12 consecutive months will be given the option of switching to the Non-Demand
rate. The Customer accounts shall be in compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety
requirements, and shall be taken through one meter. (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,
unless an exception is approved by management. 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 any time.
Demand Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $75.00 per month.
Summer Winter
Demand Charge: $15.50 $11.50 in kW/month
Energy Charge: $0.0651 $0.0651 in kWh/month
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May.
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed.
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Demand Electric Service Rate
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.
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 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.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised,January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2014
DISPERSED GENERATION/INTERRUPTIBLE LOAD PROGRAM RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
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 Rate. 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.
Customer represents and warrants that interruptible load of at least 100 kW shall be available for
interruption upon request by ERMU or its designated agent twenty-four hours per day,seven days per
week,three hundred sixty five day per year in order to receive credit.
Dispersed Generation/Interruptible Credits:
ERMU shall compensate Customer for load interruptions maintained at or below the PDL when
requested by ERMU or its designated agent, at the rates indicated below:
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
*Credit applies only during months in which Customer coincidental demand is at least 100 kW over the
PDL.
The difference between Customer's coincidental peak demand at the time of notice to interrupt and the
PDL shall be used as a basis for establishing Customer's monthly credit. In months in which no notice to
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE JUNE 1,2014
Dispersed Generation/Interruptible Load Program Rate
interrupt is given,the difference between Customer's coincidental peak demand and the PDL shall be
used as a basis for establishing Customer's monthly demand credit.
In the event that participating customers are not controlled during the monthly coincidental billing peak
demand hour,the customer will receive applicable demand credits only for metered demand that
exceeds the PDL and is greater than 100 kW. The demand credit is based on the applicable rates above
to the kW difference between the metered demand and the PDL using hourly interval meter data
measured one hour prior to the monthly coincidental billing peak demand hour.
In the event the participating customer is not operating at the time of the coincidental billing peak there
is no credit calculated in that month.The customer must be operating at least one hour prior to the
coincidental billing demand peak or the time designated for interruption to receive credit.
Example 1: Notice for disconnect or interruption is given at 11:00 a.m.for disconnect or
interruption at 3:00 p.m. The participating customer begins shut down at 2:30 and has a peak
demand for that month on the day of the interruption at 2:15 with a total load of 350 kW. The
customer has a PDL of 50. For this example the participating customer would receive a credit
for the difference between the Customer's coincidental peak demand (350 kW)and the PDL(50
kW). The customer would receive a credit for the 300 kW reduction times the seasonal rate
indicated above.
Example 2:There is no notice to disconnect or interrupt for this example month. The
coincidental billing peak occurs on a Tuesday night at 11:00 p.m. The customer had a demand
of 45 kW at the time of the coincidental billing peak(11:00 p.m.). In months with no notice the
difference between the participating Customer's coincidental peak demand (45 kW) and the PDL
(50 kW) shall be used to calculate the monthly credit. The difference between the coincidental
billing peak and PDL in this example is-5. Since the participating customer was not operating
and did not have any demand in excess of 100 kW to interrupt there is no credit given for this
month.
In any month in which the difference between the Customer's coincidental peak demand and the PDL is
not at least 100 kW, no credit will be given. If the difference between the Customer's coincidental peak
demand and the PDL remains less than 100 kW for two or more consecutive months, a new PDL may be
established or ERMU shall have the right to terminate the Dispersed Generation or Interruptible Service
Agreement.
If Customer fails to interrupt load down to the PDL for the specified length of time of the control period
in any calendar month a $5.00/kW demand penalty will be added to the Customers bill.The demand
penalty will be determined using the maximum uncontrolled kW demand, defined as the highest hourly
interval above the PDL recorded during all control periods in the billing month. The Customer will not
receive the monthly credit for that month or any succeeding months until performance has been
demonstrated to the satisfaction of ERMU personnel. If Customer fails to perform more than two times
in any calendar year, ERMU reserves the right to terminate the Agreement.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2017 ON THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL PROGRAMS
ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RATES
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers receiving service under
another rate,who add a second meter for any of the following controlled loads:
Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to residential customers only. A dual fuel space
heating system consists of an electric heating system and a secondary non-electric space heating system
both capable of heating the living space at design conditions. Interruptions of the electric heating
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. An 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 electric heating 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.
6. Radiant heat in the slab of the building qualifies for dual fuel, not electric thermal storage.
7. Dual Fuel is not allowed in garages, pole sheds, or any structure that does not confirm to the
residential building code.
8. Exceptions by management approval only.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at$.0602 per kWh.
2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
3. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for extended
periods of time as stated above.
4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the electric heating system.
5. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter.
Electric Thermal Storage(ETS) Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to all ERMU customers.
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
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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$.0463 per kWh.
2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
3. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off peak hours daily.Additional on-time is provided
on weekend days and holidays.
4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system.
5. A load control device which will automatically control ETS space heating system during on-peak
hours.
Electric Thermal Storage(ETS)Water Heating Rate:This Program is available to all ERMU customers.
An ETS water heater is designed with extra storage capacity to provide total domestic hot water needs
from electricity consumed only during eight off-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between
11 PM and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be a large single tank, dual tanks plumbed in series,
or an electric and non-electric tank plumbed in series with the electric placed on the cold water side.
Electric water heater must have an energy factor of.91 or more and a minimum of 80 gallons of storage
capacity.
To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide:
1. An ETS water heating system which can be interrupted directly by a single 30 amp rated relay.
2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU.
3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed according
to the applicable electrical codes,and installed by a qualified electrician.
4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU.
5. This rate is not available for hot water use in any production process for Commercial and
Industrial users.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the ETS water heater at$.0463 per kWh.
2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
3. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off-peak hours daily.
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4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS water heater.
5. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the off-peak meter.
Cycled Air Conditioning: This Program is available to all 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,ASHP or GSHP, 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,ASHP or GSHP,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, ASHP or GSHP,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. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment(PCA).
9. Cycled AC Program participants will receive a $3 per month credit for allowing ERMU to
interrupt their air conditioners as outlined above. Such payments will be provided in the
form of a bill credit during the five monthly billing periods of June—October.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019
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NON-DEMAND ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory..
Applicable:Available for non-residential customer accounts. Existing or new Customer accounts with
actual or projected demands of less than 50 kW for the previous 12 consecutive months if applicable.
When the Customer achieves an actual maximum demand of 50 kW or greater,the Customer will be
placed on the Demand Electric Service rate in the next billing cycle. The Customer accounts shall be in
compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety requirements, and shall be taken through one
meter. 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.
(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 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 any time.
Non-Demand Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge:$30.00 per month
Summer Winter
$0.1230/kWh/month $0.1030/kWh/month
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May.
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed.
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Non-Demand Electric Service Rate
Minimum Bill:The Basic Monthly Electric Charge plus$1.00 per kVA per month of excess transformer
capacity requested by customer.
In the case of equipment having abnormally low annual utilization factors or unusual operating
characteristics,special minimum charges may be prescribed by Elk River Municipal Utilities.
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.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy (Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
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.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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OFF-PEAK DEMAND ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:Available for non-residential customer accounts. Existing or new Customer accounts with
actual or projected demand greater than or equal to 50 kW. A Customer account with a billing demand
of less than 50 kW for 12 consecutive months will be given the option of switching to the Non-Demand
rate.The Customer accounts shall be in compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety
requirements, and shall be taken through one meter. (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,
unless an exception is approved by management. 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 any time.
Off Peak Demand Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $75.00 per month.
Summer Winter
Demand Charge:
On-Peak $15.50 $11.50 in kW/month
Off-Peak $6.25 $6.25 in kW/month
Energy Charge: $0.0680 $0.0680 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
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May.
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Off-Peak Demand Electric Service Rate
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed.
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.
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.
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.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
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Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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RESIDENTIAL ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU)established service territory.
Applicable:To single-family residences and individually metered apartments for all domestic purposes
with 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.
Residential All Electric Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $13.50 per month
Summer Winter
$0.1270/kWh/month $0.1160/ kWh/month
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October. Summer rates are
subject to sales tax.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May. Winter rates are
sales tax exempt.
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Minimum Bill: The Basic Monthly Electric Charge.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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Residential All Electric Service Rate
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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) 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 any time.
Residential Electric Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $13.50 per month
Summer Winter
$0.1270/kWh/month $0.1160/kWh/month
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May.
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Sales tax is applicable.
Minimum Bill: Basic Monthly Electric Charge.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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Residential Electric Service Rate
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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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STREET/SECURITY LIGHT SERVICE RATE
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.
Character Of Service: 120/240 volts,AC, as available.
Street/Security Light Service
Type Monthly Rate Per
Fixture
Low Output (<249 Watt HPS, <74 Watt LED) $9.00
Medium Output (250-399 Watt HPS, 75-124 Watt LED) $15.00
High Output (400 Watt or larger HPS, 125 Watt or larger LED) $21.00
Rates are subject to sales tax.
Ownership of Equipment: Elk River Municipal Utilities will install, own, and operate the lights, 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.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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. All area lights installed under this schedule shall be equipped with a photo-electric control which
will limit the hours of illumination from dusk to dawn (approximately 4,400 hours per year).
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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.
4. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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NON-DEMAND ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:Available for non-residential customer accounts. Existing or new Customer accounts with
actual or projected demands of less than 50 kW for the previous 12 consecutive months if applicable.
When the Customer achieves an actual maximum demand of 50 kW or greater,the Customer will be
placed on the Demand Electric Service rate in the next billing cycle. The Customer accounts shall be in
compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety requirements, and shall be taken through one
meter. 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.
(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 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.
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.
Meter must be accessible to our service department at any time.
Non-Demand All Electric Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $30.00 per month
Summer Winter
$0.1230/kWh/month $0.1030/kWh/month
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October. Summer rates are
subject to sales tax unless an exemption is filed.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May. Winter rates are
sales tax exempt and may require an exemption to be filed.
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Non-Demand All Electric Service Rate
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
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.
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.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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WATER SERVICE RATES
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 basic monthly water charge shall be applied to each meter based on the meter size
according to the schedule below, and is separate from any water use. Included in the basic monthly
water charge is$0.53 that is collected on a monthly basis from each service connection (excluding
irrigation only accounts)to recover the total annual cost of$6.36 for the State of Minnesota Safe Water
Testing Program (Minnesota Statutes 144.3831).
Water Rates:
BASIC MONTHLY 15t TIER 2nd TIER 3rd TIER
METER TYPE CHARGE Cost per 1000 Cost per 1000 Cost per
gallons gallons 1000 gallons
Residential $9.22 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial% $11.06 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 1 $12.30 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 114 $13.54 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 1% $14.76 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 2 $19.68 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 3 $43.03 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 4 $59.02 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 6 $86.07 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial 8 $116.81 $1.85 $3.50 $4.00
Commercial Irrigation
Seasonally or $19.68 $3.50 $4.00
Permanently Installed
Residential water-exempt from sales tax.
Commercial water-subject to sales tax unless exemption is filed.
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Water Service Rates
Residential Rate Tier Definition:
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.
Commercial Rate Tier Definition:
First Tier Rate=0—1.1 X previous year's winter measurement period average monthly consumption.
Second Tier Rate= Between 1.1 X previous year's winter measurement period average monthly
consumption to 1.1 X previous year's winter measurement period average monthly consumption+
40,000 gallons.
Third Tier Rate=Above 1.1 X previous year's winter measurement period average monthly
consumption+40,000 gallons.
Winter Measurement Period Definition: December—April billing cycles.
For new customers, if a minimum of 3 winter months previous year's 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.
Commercial irrigation is not eligible for First Tier Rate as there is no winter use.
Minimum Bill: Basic monthly water charge plus any charges applicable to multiple living entities.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP PROGRAM RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers receiving service under
another rate,who add a second meter for any of the following controlled loads:
Ground Source Heat Pump Rate: This Program is available to residential and commercial customers. A
ground source heat pump(GSHP) is a central heating and/or cooling system for residential living spaces
or commercial work spaces. Residential living spaces will meet all the applicable Minnesota state
building codes. Commercial structures that are classified as Utility and Miscellaneous Group U by the
International Code Council are not eligible for this rate.This program is available to residential or
commercial customers with a GSHP as their sole heat source. GSHPs that qualify for this program will
not be interrupted. A GSHP paired with another heating source such as natural gas,fuel oil,or propane
may qualify for the Dual Fuel program.
To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide:
1. The GSHP is the only heat source. Only closed loop GSHPs are eligible for this rate beginning
January 1, 2016.
2. ERMU and the customer will agree on a meter location prior to the meter socket installation.
3. Commercial customers may have a separate meter to determine the load of the heat pumps.
Electric usage for the remainder of the building will be metered and priced using the
appropriate rate (Demand or Non-Demand).
4. Accommodations for a meter and associated wiring installed according to the applicable
electrical codes and will be 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$.0909 per kWh.
2. The rate is subject to the application of the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
3. A meter socket to accommodate the meter in a mutually agreed to location.
4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the electric heating system.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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COMMERCIAL ALL ELECTRIC WITH GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:To commercial customers having a single meter that includes a ground source heat pump
(GSHP) in excess of 50 kW but no more than 150 kW in aggregated name plate capacity of the GSHP
equipment (condensers and pumps).
Character of Service:AC, 60 cycles, 120/240 volts,three wire, and three-phase.
Special Conditions:This Program is available to commercial customers.A GSHP will be the only central
heating and/or cooling system for the commercial work spaces. Commercial structures that are
classified as Utility and Miscellaneous Group U by the International Code Council are not eligible for this
rate. GSHPs that qualify for this program will not be interrupted. A GSHP paired with another heating
source such as natural gas,fuel oil,or propane may qualify for the Dual Fuel Program.
To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide:
1. The GSHP is the only heat source. Only closed loop GSHPs are eligible for this rate beginning
September 1, 2016.
2. ERMU and the customer will agree on a meter location prior to the meter socket installation.
3. Commercial customers may have a separate meter to determine the energy and demand of the
GSHP. Electric usage for the non-heating/cooling energy use of the building may be metered and
priced using the appropriate rate(demand, or non-demand) schedule.
4. Accommodations for a meter and associated wiring installed according to the applicable
electrical codes and will be installed by a qualified electrician.
5. Inspection by a State certified inspector and representative of ERMU.
6. Customers on this rate will not be eligible for the Cycled Air Conditioning or Dual Fuel Programs.
Meter to be accessible to our service department at any time.
Ground Source Heat Pump Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge: $30.00 per month
Summer Winter
$.0909/kWh $.0909/kWh
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October. Summer rates are
subject to sales tax.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May. Winter rates are
sales tax exempt.
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Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Minimum Bill: Basic Monthly Electric Charge.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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' 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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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DEMAND ALL ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:Available for non-residential customer accounts. Existing or new Customer accounts with
actual or projected demand greater than or equal to 50 kW. A Customer account with a billing demand
of less than 50 kW for 12 consecutive months will be given the option of switching to the Non-Demand
rate. The Customer accounts shall be in compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety
requirements, and shall be taken through one meter. (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,
unless an exception is approved by management. 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 any time.
Demand Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge:$75.00 per month.
Summer Winter
Demand Charge: $15.50 $11.50 in kW/month
Energy Charge: $0.0651 $0.0651 in kWh/month
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October. Summer rates are
subject to sales tax unless an exemption is filed.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May. Winter rates are
sales tax exempt and may require an exemption to be filed.
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Minimum Bill: Maximum billing demand during previous twelve months times 3.0%of the demand
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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.
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 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.
Billing and Terms of Payment:See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted December 11, 2018
Revised January 9,2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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LARGE INDUSTRIAL DEMAND ELECTRIC SERVICE RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:Available for non-residential customer accounts. Existing or new Customer accounts with
actual or projected demand greater than or equal to 1 MW. A Customer account with a billing demand
of less than 1 MW for 12 consecutive months may be switched to the Demand Electric Service Rate. The
Customer accounts shall be in compliance with all policies, procedures, safety requirements, and shall
be taken through one meter. Not applicable to resale, standby or auxiliary service.
Character Of Service:3-Phase Primary,3-phase,7,200/12,470 volt,AC, 60 cycles.
Special Conditions: Customer must provide a location suitable for the installation of a utility metering
cabinet. Customer will be responsible for providing suitable wire and connection in the utility owned
metering cabinet. One primary meter and cabinet 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, unless an exception is approved by management. If additional meters and services
are requested by the customer, each shall be treated as a separate customer and billed individually;
loads will not be aggregated
ERMU equipment and metering must be accessible to ERMU 24 hours per day.
Demand Service Rate:
Basic Monthly Electric Charge:$100.00 per month.
Summer Winter
Demand Charge: $15.00 $11.00 in kW/month
Energy Charge: $0.0644 $0.0644 in kWh/month
Summer Rate:Applicable during the five monthly billing periods of June—October.
Winter Rate:Applicable during the seven monthly billing periods of November—May.
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Sales tax applicable unless exemption is filed.
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.
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Large Industrial Demand Electric Service Rate
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.
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 ERMU's system so that the load will not unduly interfere with
service on ERMU's 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 ERMU.
Power Factor Adjustment: 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%. lithe
power factor, as measured by ERMU's 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 ERMU's option,
the power factor may be corrected at the Customer's expense.
Billing and Terms of Payment: See ERMU Service Policies Policy(Billing Due Dates, and Penalties and
Delinquent Notices.)
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 ERMU Policies and rules.
3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of ERMU's 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.
5. Exceptions by management approval only.
Adopted January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING RATES
Residential and Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Rate
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU)established service territory.
Applicable:To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers receiving service under
another rate.
Electric Vehicle Charging Rate:This Program is available to all customers of Elk River Municipal Utilities
(ERMU)that own an electrically powered vehicle used for on road transportation. Charging of the
vehicle can occur any time but will be subject to on-peak and off-peak energy charges per hour daily.
On-peak hours are Monday through Friday between 10 AM and 10 PM. Off-peak hours are Monday
through Friday between 10 PM and 10 AM,Saturdays,Sundays, and the following holidays( New Year's
Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day).
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 must be 240 volt.
2. Customer is responsible for installation of the additional meter socket in a mutually agreed upon
location.
3. Inspection by a State Certified electrical inspector of all metering equipment and provide an
affidavit to ERMU when completed.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All on-peak electric energy consumed by the electric vehicle charging equipment will be at the
summer rate of$0.1270/kWh for the five monthly billing periods of June—October, and the
winter rate of$0.1160/kWh for the seven monthly billing periods of November—May.
2. All off-peak electric energy consumed by electric vehicle charging equipment will be at the rate
of$.0602/kWh.
3. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
4. This equipment will be available for charging at applicable rates 24 hours per day and is not
subject to any load control strategies.
5. Electric meter.
6. Final inspection prior to meter activation to ensure only qualified loads are being supplied
through the electric vehicle charging equipment.
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rate:This rate is available to anyone charging an electric vehicle or
plugin electric vehicle at a public electric vehicle charging station owned and operated by ERMU within
the ERMU service territory.All persons must have an active ChargePoint account or have the capability
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to create a ChargePoint account prior to utilizing the charging equipment for an electric vehicle or plug-
in hybrid electric vehicle.
To charge at the public charging stations customers shall:
1. Utilize their existing ChargePoint account or create a new account using a credit or debit card
prior to charging the electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. Access to public electric vehicle charging stations located in the ERMU service territory.
2. The chargers will be either level two (240 volt) or DC Fast Charging(480 volt) charging
equipment.
3. Electric energy consumed at the level two charging stations will be at a rate of$0.1500 per kWh
at all times.
4. Electric energy consumed at the DC Fast Charging station will be at a rate of$0.2000 per kWh at
all times.
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Revised January 8, 2019
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RESIDENTIAL CLEAN ENERGY CHOICE PROGRAM RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:To ERMU customers receiving service under another residential electric rate.
This Program is available to residential customers choosing to purchase renewable energy. Customers'
will have the option to purchase 50, 75 or 100 percent of the monthly energy consumption from
renewable energy sources.
The customer shall agree to:
1. Complete an application -through the online registration process,or returning a printed copy to
ERMU.
2. Clearly indicate the participation level and the additional monthly charge applicable to the 50,
75 or 100 percent subscription level desired.
3. Provide notice to Elk River Municipal Utilities to cancel participation.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. Monthly billing statement with the Clean Energy Choice participation level clearly identified.
2. The applicable incremental cost per participation level will be identified and added to the billing
statement.
Participation Level% Monthly Charge
50 $1
75 $2
100 $3 I
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COMMERCIAL CLEAN ENERGY CHOICE PROGRAM RATE
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:To ERMU customers receiving service under another commercial electric rate.
This Program is available to commercial customers choosing to purchase renewable energy. Customers'
will be required to participate for one calendar year and the applicable Clean Energy Choice incremental
charge will apply to all energy sold in the calendar year.
The customer shall agree to:
1. Contact ERMU staff to discuss program participation.
2. Sign a contractual agreement for one calendar year prior to December 1 for participation in the
upcoming year.
3. Continue to participate in the program annually until customer provides written notice of
cancelation to ERMU.
4. Provide written notice of cancelation in the program to ERMU prior to December 1 of a given
year for the upcoming year.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. Estimate of annual incremental charge for participating in program.
2. Clean Energy Choice incremental charge per kWh is$0.001.
3. The incremental charge applies to all kWh purchases in excess of the Wholesale Renewable
Energy Standard.
4. The incremental charge will be calculated based on actual kWh consumed in the billing period.
5. The incremental charge will be calculated as follows:
[kWh consumed X (100%-Wholesale Renewable Energy Standard)X$0.001]
6. Monthly billing statement with the Clean Energy Choice incremental charge identified.
7. Program price changes by November 1 for the coming year.
Adopted January 8, 2019
Effective January 1, 2019
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Elk River ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC
Municipal Utilities SERVICE AGREEMENT
The Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU)does hereby agree to install secondary electric service lines for the purpose
of furnishing electric service to residential dwellings owned by:
Owner
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1. Location of premises: Service Size: Amps
Address
Lot Block Addition
2. Installation shall commence upon receipt by ERMU from the Owner of the following:
A) Property has been graded to within 4"of final grade.
B) Obstructions and debris have been removed from the route of the service.
C) Notice that the installation of the electrical service panel is completed. By-Pass meter socket location shall
be installed on the exterior of the building suitable for radio read,WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE CLOSEST CORNER
OF BUILDING FROM THE POINT OF ELECTRIC SERVICE as determined by ERMU and located AT A POINT(4%)
FEET ABOVE GRADE.
Service entrance shall be located as one of the following:
• Closest corner to the ERMU electric source. ERMU furnishes,installs,and maintains secondary conductor.
• At service pedestal on meter post. Owner furnishes,installs,and maintains secondary conductor from
service pedestal.
D) Inspection sheet from a licensed electrician or inspection card from the State Electrical Inspector.
E) Must prepay connection fee per ERMU fee schedule,plus tax.
3. The prepaid connection fee,per ERMU fee schedule,is the minimum amount for an additional electric service.
Any additional cost incurred will be charged to Owner at 100%of ERMU cost.
4. The utilities will provide underground service ONLY when a trench is provided by others. Trench shall be a
minimum of 30"deep and 3"wide.
5. The electric line installed by the Utilities shall remain the property of ERMU and the payment by the Owner shall
not entitle Owner to ownership interest or rights therein.
6. ERMU shall not be responsible for delays in making installation caused by inability to obtain materials,strikes or
other unusual conditions not under its control.
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
Owner Date
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UNIFORM CONTRACT FOR COGENERATION AND
SMALL POWER PRODUCTION FACILITIES
THIS CONTRACT is entered into , , by
, a municipal utility under Minnesota law, (hereafter called
"Utility") and (hereafter called "QF").
RECITALS
The QF has installed electric generating facilities, consisting of
(Description of facilities), rated at kilowatts AC
of electricity, on property located at
The QF is a customer of the Utility located within the assigned electric service territory of
the Utility.
The QF is prepared to generate electricity in parallel with the Utility.
The QF's electric generating facilities meet the requirements of the rules adopted by the
Utility on Cogeneration and Small Power Production and any technical standards for
interconnection the Utility has established that are authorized by those rules.
The Utility is obligated under federal and Minnesota law to interconnect with the QF and to
purchase electricity offered for sale by the QF.
A contract between the QF and the Utility is required.
AGREEMENTS
The QF and the Utility agree:
1. The Utility will sell electricity to the QF under the rate schedule in force for the class
of customer to which the QF belongs.
2. The Utility will buy electricity from the QF under the current rate schedule filed with
the city council or city-appointed governing body of the utility. The QF elects the
rate schedule category hereinafter indicated:
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a. Average retail utility energy rate.
• QF capacity must be less than 40 kW.
b. Simultaneous purchase and sale billing rate.
• QF capacity must be less than 40 kW.
c. Roll-over credits.
• QF capacity must be less than 40 kW.
d. Time-of-day purchase rates.
• QF capacity must be 40 kW or more and less than or equal to 100 kW.
A copy of the presently approved rate schedule is attached to this contract.
3. The rates for sales and purchases of electricity may change over the time this
contract is in force, due to actions of the Utility or the State of Minnesota, and the
QF and the Utility agree that sales and purchases will be made under the rates in
effect each month during the time this contract is in force.
4. The Utility will compute the charges and payments for purchases and sales for
each billing period. Any net credit to the QF, other than kilowatt-hour credits under
clause 2(c), will be made under one of the following options as chosen by the QF.
a. Credit to the QF's account with the Utility.
b. Paid by check or electronic payment service to the QF within fifteen (15)
days of the billing date.
5. Renewable energy credits associated with generation from the facility are owned
by:
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6. The QF must operate its electric generating facilities within any rules, regulations,
and policies adopted by the Utility not prohibited by the rules governing
Cogeneration and Small Power Production on the Utility's system which provide
reasonable technical connection and operating specifications for the QF and are
consistent with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's rules on Cogeneration
and Small Power Production, as required under Minnesota Statutes §216B.164,
subdivision 9.
7. The QF will not enter into an arrangement whereby electricity from the generating
facilities will be sold to an end user in violation of the Utility's exclusive right to
provide electric service in its service area under Minnesota Statutes, §216B.37-44.
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8. The QF will operate its electric generating facilities so that they conform to the
national, state, and local electric and safety codes, and will be responsible for the
costs of conformance.
9. The QF is responsible for the actual, reasonable costs of interconnection which are
estimated to be $ . The QF will pay the Utility in this way:
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10. The QF will give the Utility reasonable access to its property and electric generating
facilities if the configuration of those facilities does not permit disconnection or
testing from the Utility 's side of the interconnection. If the Utility enters the QF's
property, the Utility will remain responsible for its personnel.
11. The Utility may stop providing electricity to the QF during a system emergency. The
Utility will not discriminate against the QF when it stops providing electricity or
when it resumes providing electricity.
12. The Utility may stop purchasing electricity from the QF when necessary for the
Utility to construct, install, maintain, repair, replace, remove, investigate, or inspect
any equipment or facilities within its electric system. The Utility may stop
purchasing electricity from the QF in the event the generating facilities listed in this
contract are documented to be causing power quality, safety or reliability issues to
the Utility's electric distribution system.
The Utility will notify the QF before it stops purchasing electricity in this way:
13. The QF will keep in force general liability insurance against personal or property
damage due to the installation, interconnection, and operation of its electric
generating facilities. The amount of insurance coverage will be $
(The amount must be consistent with the distributed generation tariff adopted by
the Utility pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §216B.1611, subdivision 3, clause 2.)
14. The QF and the Utility agree to attempt to resolve all disputes arising hereunder
promptly and in a good faith manner.
15. The city council or city-appointed body governing the Utility has authority to
consider and determine disputes, if any, that arise under this contract in
accordance with procedures in the rules it adopts implementing Minnesota Statute
§216B.164, pursuant to §216B.164, subdivision 9.
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16. This contract becomes effective as soon as it is signed by the QF and the Utility.
This contract will remain in force until either the QF or the Utility gives written notice
to the other that the contract is canceled. This contract will be canceled thirty (30)
days after notice is given. If the listed electric generating facilities are not
interconnected to the Utility's distribution system within twelve months of the
contract being signed by the QF and the Utility, the contract terminates. The QF
and the Utility may delay termination by mutual agreement.
17. Neither the QF nor the Utility will be considered in default as to any obligation if the
QF or the Utility is prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to an act of God, labor
disturbance, act of public enemy, war, insurrection, riot, fire, storm or flood,
explosion, breakage or accident to machinery or equipment, an order, regulation or
restriction imposed by governmental, military or lawfully established civilian
authorities, or other cause beyond the QF's or Utility's control. However, the QF or
Utility whose performance under this contract is hindered by such an event shall
make all reasonable efforts to perform its obligations.
18. This contract can only be amended or modified by mutual agreement in writing
signed by the QF and the Utility.
19. The QF must notify the Utility prior to any change in the electric generating
facilities' capacity size or generating technology according to the interconnection
process adopted by the Utility.
20. Termination of this contract is allowed (i) by the QF at any time without restriction;
(ii) by Mutual Agreement between the Utility and the QF; (iii) upon abandonment or
removal of electric generating facilities by the QF; (iv) by the Utility if the electric
generating facilities are continuously non-operational for any twelve (12)
consecutive month period; (v) by the Utility if the QF fails to comply with applicable
interconnection design requirements or fails to remedy a violation of the
interconnection process; or (vi) by the Utility upon breach of this contract by the QF
unless cured with notice of cure received by the Utility prior to termination.
21. In the event this contract is terminated, the Utility shall have the rights to disconnect
its facilities or direct the QF to disconnect its generating facilities.
22. This contract shall continue in effect after termination to the extent necessary to
allow either the Utility or the QF to fulfill rights or obligations that arose under the
contract.
23. Transfer of ownership of the generating facilities shall require the new owners and
the Utility to execute a new contract. Upon the execution of a new contract with the
new owners this contract shall be terminated.
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24. The QF and the Utility shall at all times indemnify, defend, and save each other
harmless from any and all damages, losses, claims, including claims and actions
relating to injury or death of any person or damage to property, costs and
expenses, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, arising out of or resulting
from the QF's or the Utility's performance of its obligations under this contract,
except to the extent that such damages, losses or claims were caused by the
negligence or intentional acts of the QF or the Utility.
25. The Utility and the QF will each be responsible for its own acts or omissions and
the results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for
the acts or omissions of any others and the results thereof.
26. The QF's and the Utility's liability to each other for failure to perform its obligations
under this contract shall be limited to the amount of direct damage actually
occurred. In no event, shall the QF or the Utility be liable to each other for any
punitive, incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages of any kind
whatsoever, including for loss of business opportunity or profits, regardless of
whether such damages were foreseen.
27. The Utility does not give any warranty, expressed or implied, to the adequacy,
safety, or other characteristics of the QF's interconnected system.
28. This contract contains all the agreements made between the QF and the Utility.
The QF and Utility are not responsible other than those stated in this contract.
THE QF AND THE UTILITY HAVE READ THIS CONTRACT AND AGREE TO BE
BOUND BY ITS TERMS. AS EVIDENCE OF THEIR AGREEMENT, THEY HAVE EACH
SIGNED THIS CONTRACT BELOW ON THE DATE LISTED BY SIGNER.
QF
By:
Printed Name:
DATE:
UTILITY
By:
Printed Name:
DATE:
Contract Version: February 2019
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Elk River COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER
Municipal Utilities ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
The Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU)does hereby agree to install underground electric service extension lines for
the purpose of furnishing electric service to commercial development owned by:
Owner/Developer
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner or Developer),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1. Location and name of addition:
2. The Developer shall pay to the Utilities$ or submit an irrevocable letter of credit prior to the
initial installation of electrical service to the development.
3. Installation shall commence upon receipt by ERMU from the Developer of the following:
A) Preliminary and final plats as soon as possible, both regular scale and 11x17.
B) Two week notice of when we can start the project.
C) A two week window of time to install project before curb and gutter or blacktop.
D) Project is to within 4"of final grade and obstructions have been removed.
E) Lot corners are in;either temporary or permanent.
F) Storm sewers,catch basins,manholes,and main water valves are located and shown to us.
G) Water and sewer stubs into individual lots are marked.
4. Between November 1T and April 15th,the Utilities will provide frost trenching for an additional charge per fee
schedule. Frost trenching must be done by ERMU unless prior Utility approval is given.
5. The electric line installed by the Utilities shall remain the property of ERMU and the payment by the Owner shall
not entitle Owner to ownership interest or rights therein.
6. ERMU shall not be responsible for delays in making installation caused by inability to obtain materials,strikes or
other unusual conditions not under its control.
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
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Elk River ^^ COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
Municipal Utilities ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
The Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU)does hereby agree to install underground electric service extension lines and
transformer for the purpose of furnishing electric service to commercial or industrial building owned by:
Owner/Developer
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner or Developer),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1. Address of building:
2. The Developer shall pay to the Utilities$ or submit an irrevocable letter of credit prior to the
initial installation of electrical service to the building.
3. Installation shall commence upon receipt by ERMU from the Developer of the following:
A) Preliminary and final site plan showing electric and water service location,scaled on 11x17.
B) Two week notice of when we can start the project.
C) A one week window of time to install project before curb and gutter or blacktop.
D) Project is to within 4"of final grade and obstructions have been removed.
E) Lot corners are in;either temporary or permanent.
F) Storm sewers,catch basins,manholes,and main water valves are located and shown to us.
G) Water and sewer stubs are marked.
H) Transformer pad will be supplied and installed by ERMU unless otherwise requested.
I) For three phase installation,50%of the installation cost will be assessed. For single phase installation,50%
of the installation will be assessed;but not less than current connection fee per ERMU fee schedule.
J) Meters will be banked and located as near as possible to the service entrance switch and on the OUTSIDE OF
THE BUILDING so it can be accessible without entering the premises. Apartment building meter banks may be
located in a qualified interior room WITH PRIOR UTILITY APPROVAL. Meters shall be permanently marked
identifying metered area. SERVICE SIZE: Amps SERVICE VOLTAGE:
#OF ELECTRIC METERS REQUESTED: CT METERING: DIRECT METERING:
4. Between November 1sT and April 15th,the Utilities will provide frost trenching for an additional charge per fee
schedule. Frost trenching must be done by ERMU unless prior Utility approval is given.
5. The electric line installed by the Utilities shall remain the property of ERMU and the payment by the Owner shall
not entitle Owner to ownership interest or rights therein.
6. ERMU shall not be responsible for delays in making installation caused by inability to obtain materials,strikes or
other unusual conditions not under its control.
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
Owner 125 Date
COMMERCIAL INTERRUPTIBLE LOAD AGREEMENT
THIS COMMERCIAL INTERRUPTIBLE LOAD AGREEMENT, made as of this
day of by and among Elk River Municipal Utilities, "ERMU" and
"Customer", applies to commercial customers of between 100 kW
and 1500 kW peak load who agree to interrupt between 100 kW and 1500 kW of their load
when requested to do so by ERMU.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in reliance to the representations
and covenants herein contained, ERMU and Customer agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement the following tetins have the
meanings given them unless the context requires otherwise:
Agreement means this Agreement, as it may be from time to time modified, amended
or supplemented.
Coincidental Peak Demand means Customer electrical power use measured in
kilowatts (kW) averaged over a continuous 60 minute period at the time of ERMU's
monthly billing peak.
Demand means Customer electrical power use measured in kilowatts (kW) averaged
over a continuous 15 minute period.
Distribution System means ERMU's electric delivery system.
Interruptible Load means the difference between Customer's coincidental peak
demand and a predetermined demand level (PDL) Customer agrees to attain
following notification by ERMU to reduce demand.
Kilowatt(kW)means unit of electric power equal to 1000 watts.
Kilowatt-hour(kWh)means unit of electric energy equal to one kilowatt of power
supplied to or taken from an electric circuit steadily for one hour.
Predetermined Demand Level (PDL) means the maximum level of electric power
Customer agrees to attain when notice to interrupt load is given by ERMU or its
designated agent. For the purposes of this Agreement, Customer agrees to interrupt
enough load to attain a PDL of kW when requested.
Seasonal Loads means Customers whose load varies by season. In some cases, the
customer may not be operating during certain months of the year. That should be
noted by attaching a statement indicating typical months of operation (months in
which Customer would expect Interruptible Load credit on the bill).
Spring/fall season means the period from March 1 through May 31, and
September 1 through November 30.
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Summer means the period from June 1 through August 31.
Utility means Elk River Municipal Utilities
Winter means the period from December 1 through February 28 or 29.
ARTICLE 2. TERM. This Agreement shall begin at 12:01 a.m. on April 1st, 2012 and
shall continue until termination as provided for in Article 12.
ARTICLE 3. LOAD INTERRUPT AVAILABILITY. For the Willi of this Agreement,
Customer represents and warrants that interruptible load of at least 100 kW shall be available
for interruption upon request by ERMU or its designated agent. Duration and frequency of
interruptions are subject to the limitations set forth in Article 7.
ARTICLE 4. SAFETY AND OPERATING STANDARDS. Safety and Operating
Standards under which ERMU operates are imposed to protect ERMU employees and the
general public, and are intended to guarantee a quality of service to all customers. Customer
must operate in a manner that insures the safety of ERMU employees and the general public.
Operation of Customer load disconnect equipment must allow electric service to other
customers to remain within prescribed limits.
Section 1: Inspection. An inspection certificate issued by the state electrical
inspector is required for wiring changes made by Customer for participation in this
Agreement. All changes must comply with the IEEE,the National Electrical Code,
National Electric Safety Code, and applicable local codes. An inspection by ERMU
personnel is also required prior to finalizing this Agreement. All Federal, State, and
local safety codes pertaining to installation, operation, and maintenance of Customer-
owned load disconnect and collateral equipment shall be followed and are the
responsibility of Customer.
Section 2: Safety Equipment. Each manufacturer has specific methodologies
and equipment to assure safe operation of load disconnect equipment. Either of
the following methods are an acceptable means for interrupting Customer load
from the Distribution System.
Automatic Load Disconnect. Customer's equipment may be designed to
automatically disconnect or shut down all or a portion of the Customer's load
when requested to do so by ERMU or its designated agent. Auto reconnect to
the utility source shall be designed to restore Customer load in increments not to
exceed 25 kW spaced at least 15 seconds apart.
Manual Disconnect. A means shall be available to manually disconnect or
shut down all or a portion of the Customer's load when requested to do so by
ERMU or its designated agent. Manual reconnect to the utility source shall be
made in increments not to exceed 25 kW spaced at least 15 seconds apart.
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Section 3: Power Quality. Operation of Customer's load disconnect equipment
must not cause any reduction in the quality of service provided by ERMU to its other
customers nor interfere with the operation of the Distribution System or ERMU's
power supplier's transmission system. If, in the opinion of ERMU, quality of service
to other customers is compromised, it shall be the responsibility of Customer to take
any corrective action that may be required and/or for reimbursing ERMU for the cost
of corrective action which ERMU deems necessary to provide and restore service to
prescribed limits. Operation of Customer's load disconnect equipment shall be made
in a manner such that Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) levels shall be less than 1%
and power factor of 95% lagging or higher is maintained.
ARTICLE 5. LOAD DISCONNECT OPERATION Upon not less than thirty minutes
notice by ERMU or its designated agent, Customer shall interrupt enough load to attain the
PDL as stated in Article 1. During such period ERMU shall not be obligated to serve that
portion of the load interrupted to reach the PDL. Exceptions to the thirty minute notice may
occur in system emergency situations, but every attempt will be made to give as much
advance notice as possible under system emergency situations.
ARTICLE 6. COMPENSATION TO CUSTOMER.
Section 1: ERMU shall compensate Customer for load interruptions maintained at
or below the PDL when requested by ERMU or its designated agent, at the rates
indicated below:
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
*Credit applies only during months in which Customer coincidental peak
demand is at least 100 kW over the PDL.
The difference between Customer's coincidental peak demand at the time of notice to
interrupt and the PDL shall be used as a basis for establishing Customer's monthly
credit. In months in which no notice to interrupt is given, the difference between
Customer's coincidental peak demand and the PDL shall be used as a basis for
establishing Customer's monthly credit.
In any month in which the difference between the Customer's coincidental peak
demand and the PDL is not at least 100 kW, no credit will be given. If the difference
between the Customer's coincidental peak demand and the PDL remains less than
100 kW for two or more consecutive months, a new PDL may be established or
ERMU shall have the right to terminate this Agreement as indicated in Article 12.
Exceptions to the right to terminate will be made for seasonal loads, but that
exception must be noted as defined under Seasonal Loads in Article 1.
If Customer fails to interrupt load down to the PDL for the specified length of time of
the control period in any calendar month a$5.00/kW demand penalty may be added
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to the Customers bill. The Customer will not receive the monthly credit for that
month or any succeeding months until performance has been demonstrated to the
satisfaction of ERMU personnel. If Customer fails to perform more than two times in
any calendar year, ERMU reserves the right to terminate this Agreement as indicated
in Article 12.
Section 2: Compensation to Customer pursuant to Article 6, Section 1 above
shall be paid as a credit applied to Customer's monthly electric bill from ERMU, and
shall not be paid to Customer in cash. That monthly credit shall be determined by
multiplying the difference between the coincidental peak demand and the PDL by the
appropriate seasonal rate in effect for that month.
ARTICLE 7. MAXIMUM HOURS OF REQUESTED LOAD INTERRUPTION.
Except as otherwise agreed upon in writing, ERMU shall not request Customer's load to be
interrupted more than 6 hours per day and not more than 300 hours per calendar year.
ARTICLE 8. METERING. Appropriate electronic demand and energy metering
equipment will be installed and maintained by ERMU in such a manner that it records energy
and demand on a one-hour basis with regard to Customer's load. Customer shall provide
access to a telephone line for remote meter reading and notification, and shall reimburse
ERMU for the cost special metering if required. Customer shall pay a $ per month
customer charge to compensate ERMU for additional metering and administrative costs.
ERMU reserves the right to install additional metering to measure load interrupted directly at
no cost to Customer.
ARTICLE 9. TESTING. Customer shall perform tests to verify load interruption
capabilities to ERMU or its designated agent. Steps will be taken to minimize test frequency
and duration so as not to unduly impact Customer's operation. However, such tests shall be
for a duration of at least 15 minutes at times when load interrupt notifications are normally
anticipated.
ARTICLE 10. INSPECTION. ERMU shall have the right at all reasonable times to enter
upon Customer's premises to inspect load disconnect and metering equipment, and to remove
the metering equipment upon the termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 11. LOAD DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Customer
shall be solely responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the load
disconnect and collateral equipment. Customer shall make every attempt to assure load
disconnect equipment is capable of interrupting load down to the PDL especially during
January, February, June, July, August and December in any year during the term of this
Agreement. At other times, Customer shall give ERMU not less than thirty(30) days notice
prior to taking load disconnect equipment out of service.
ARTICLE 12. TERMINATION. ERMU or Customer may terminate this Agreement by
giving not less than six (6) months written notice to the other party. In the event of two
consecutive failures of Customer to perform the obligations set forth in Articles 3, 4, and 5 of
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this Agreement during any calendar year, ERMU may terminate the Agreement upon
fourteen (14) days written notice to Customer prior to the termination date. This Agreement
shall terminate immediately in the event Customer terminates its service from ERMU.
ARTICLE 13. NOTICES. All notices to interrupt load shall be made by the Internet.
Written notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveyed by first class mail, postage
prepaid to Customer and ERMU at the following addresses:
To Customer: Company name:
Address:
Attention:
Telephone number:
To ERMU: Elk River Municipal Utilities
PO Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330
Attention: General Manager
Phone number 763/441-2020
Notification of change of address, contact person, or telephone number must be made by
similar written notice.
ARTICLE 14. HEADINGS. The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience
only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof, and shall not be deemed to limit,
characterize or in any way affect the provisions of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains all of the terms and
conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of the
Agreement, and no other promises, agreements or undertakings,written or oral, regarding the
subject matter of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect.
ARTICLE 16. MODIFICATIONS. No change, amendment or modification of any
provision of the Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing, dated subsequent to the date
hereof, and signed by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year first above written.
Elk River Municipal Utilities Company Name
By: By:
(Utilities Director) Title:
Revised 3/29/12
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DISPERSED GENERATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT
THIS DISPERSED GENERATION AGREEMENT, made as of this day of
by and among Elk River Municipal Utilities, "ERMU" and
"Customer", applies to customer-owned or
leased, on-site generation. This Agreement is a commitment by ERMU to supply all
electrical service to the customer under the terms of this Agreement and the
Commercial/Industrial (Demand Greater than 50 kW) Rate Tariff, and by the customer to
receive all of its electrical services from ERMU.
This Agreement is applicable to the facilities located at
, ERMU Customer Account Number . This Agreement only
applies to this property and account with ERMU.
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and in reliance to the representations
and covenants herein contained, ERMU and Customer agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement the following terms have the
meanings given them unless the context requires otherwise:
Agreement means this Agreement, as it may be from time to time modified,
Amended, or supplemented.
Coincidental Peak Demand means Customer electrical power use measured in
kilowatts (kW) averaged over a continuous 60 minute period at the time of ERMU's
monthly billing peak.
Demand means Customer electrical power use measured in kilowatts (kW)
Averaged over a continuous 15 minute period.
Distribution System means ERMU's electric delivery system.
Customer Generator means the following generators located at;
Generator Information
Number of generators
Continuous run nameplate rating in kw
Fuel type
Type of interconnected operation (Interconnection/Transfer method)
Open, Quick open, Closed,:Soft loading
Isolated means a condition whereby the generating equipment is not
interconnected with ERMU's electric system.
Kilowatt(kW) means unit of electric power equal to1000 watts.
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Kilowatt-hour(kWh)means unit of electric energy equal to one kilowatt of power
supplied to or taken from an electric system steadily for one hour.
Parallel means a condition whereby the generating equipment is interconnected
with ERMU's electric system.
ARTICLE 2. TERM. This Agreement shall begin at 12:01 a.m. on
and shall continue for 12 consecutive billing months or until tetntination as provided for in
Article 13.
ARTICLE 3. GENERATOR AVAILABILITY. Customer represents and warrants to
ERMU that the Customer Generator shall be available for operation upon request by
ERMU or its designated agent during the term of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 4. SAFETY AND OPERATING STANDARDS. Safety and Operating
Standards under which ERMU operates are imposed to protect ERMU employees and the
general public, and are intended to guarantee a quality of service to the other customers.
Customer must operate Customer Generator in a manner that insures the safety of ERMU
employees and the general public, and must allow electric service to other customers to
remain within prescribed limits.
Section 1: Inspection. An inspection certificate issued by the state electrical
inspector having jurisdiction at Customer location is required to assure wiring
complies with the IEEE,National Electrical Code,National Electric Safety Code,
and applicable local codes. An inspection by ERMU personnel is also required
prior to finalizing this Agreement. All Federal, State, and local safety codes
pertaining to installation, operation, and maintenance of Customer Generator and
collateral equipment shall be followed and are the responsibility of Customer.
Section 2: Safety Equipment. The following requirements apply to all
interconnected generating equipment. ERMU's Distribution System shall be the
source side and Customer Generator shall be the load side in the following
interconnection requirements. For this Agreement the type of
interconnection/transfer method will be soft loading and will adhere to the following
requirements.
Interconnection and Disconnect Switch—The customer will be allowed to
connect to ERMU's distribution system on the load side of the customer's
point of interconnection. The connection must be made through a customer
provided, customer-installed,National Electrical Manufacturers Association
approved, safety disconnect switch of adequate ampere capacity. The switch
shall not open the neutral when the switch is open. This switch shall have
provisions for being padlocked in the open position with a standard ERMU
padlock. The Customer agrees to provide ERMU a 24 hour a day contact
person or persons to contact in case of an emergency. The customer further
agrees that the switch may be operated by ERMU personnel at all times that
such operation is deemed necessary by ERMU for safety and operating
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reasons. Facilities with line-commutated synchronous inverters shall have
the inverters connected on the load side of the safety disconnect switch.
Back Feed Protection—The Customer agrees, if requested,to supply
ERMU with a schematic diagram and associated equipment list for the
generating facility control circuitry to enable ERMU to determine if the
generation facilities safety equipment provides a level of safety consistent
with the safety level required by ERMU for its electrical equipment and
employees. Connection to ERMU's distribution system shall only be made
through an ERMU approved interconnection device that will prevent back
feed.
A disconnecting device shall be installed to electrically isolate the
Distribution System from the Customer Generator. The only exception for
the installation of a visible disconnect is if the Customer Generator is
interconnected via a mechanically interlocked open transfer switch and
installed per the NEC (702.6) "so as to prevent the inadvertent
interconnection of normal and alternate sources of supply in any operation of
the transfer equipment."
The visible disconnect shall provide a visible air gap between the Customer
Generator and the Distribution System in order to establish the safety
isolation required for work on the Distribution System. This disconnecting
device shall be readily accessible 24 hours per day by ERMU personnel and
shall be capable of padlocking by ERMU personnel. The disconnecting
device shall be lockable in the open position.
The visible disconnect shall be a UL approved or National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) approved manual safety disconnect
switch of adequate ampere capacity. The visible disconnect shall not open
the neutral when the switch is open. A draw-out type circuit breaker may be
used as a visual open.
The visible disconnect shall be labeled"Generation Disconnect"to inform
ERMU personnel.
Energizing of Equipment by Generation System—The Customer
Generator shall not energize the de-energized Distribution System. The
Customer shall install the necessary padlocking(lockable) devices on
Customer Generator to prevent energizing the de-energized Distribution
System. Lock out relays shall automatically block the closing of breakers or
transfer switches onto the de-energized Distribution System.
Grounding Issues—Grounding of sufficient size to handle the maximum
available ground fault current shall be designed and installed to limit step
and touch potentials to safe levels as set forth in"IEEE Guide For Safety In
AC Substation Grounding", ANSI/IEEE Standard 80".
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It is the responsibility of the Customer to provide the required grounding for
the Customer Generator. A good standard for this is the IEEE Std. 142-1991
"Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems".
All electrical equipment shall be grounded in accordance with local, state,
and federal electrical and safety codes and applicable standards.
Section 3: Types Of Interconnections - Interconnections are defined based on the
manner in which the Customer Generator is connected to and disconnected from the
Distribution System. For this Agreement Most transfer systems normally operate
using one of the following four methods:
Open Transition (Break-Before-Make) Transfer Switch—With this
transfer switch,the load to be supplied from the Customer Generator is first
disconnected from the Distribution System and then connected to the
Customer Generator. This transfer can be relatively quick, but voltage and
frequency excursions are to be expected during transfer. Computer
equipment and other sensitive equipment may shut down and need to be
reset. The transfer switch typically consists of a standard UL approved
transfer switch with mechanical interlocks between the two source
contactors that drop the Distribution System before the Customer Generator
is connected to supply the Customer load.
To qualify as an open transition switch with limited protective requirements,
mechanical interlocks are required between the two source contacts to ensure
that one of the contacts is always open and the Customer Generator is never
operated in parallel with the Distribution System. If the mechanical
interlock is not present, the protection requirements are as if the switch is a
closed transition switch.
As a practical point of application,this type of transfer switch is typically
used for loads less than 500kW due to possible voltage flicker problems
created on the Distribution System when the Customer load is removed from
or returned to the Distribution System. This level may be larger or smaller
than the 500kW level depending on the Distribution System stiffness.
Quick Open Transition (Break-Before-Make) Transfer Switch—The
load to be supplied from the Customer Generator is first disconnected from
the Distribution System and then connected to the Customer Generator,
similar to the open transition. However,this transition is typically much
faster(under 500 milliseconds)than the conventional open transition transfer
operation. Voltage and frequency excursions will still occur, but some
computer equipment and other sensitive equipment will typically not be
affected with a properly designed system. The transfer switch consists of a
standard UL approved transfer switch with mechanical interlocks between
the two source contacts that drop the Distribution System source before the
Customer Generator is connected to supply the Customer load.
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Mechanical interlocks are required between the two source contacts to
ensure that one of the contacts is always open. If the mechanical interlock is
not present,the protection requirements are as if the switch is a closed
transition switch.
As a practical point of application, this type of transfer switch is typically
used for loads less than 500kW due to possible voltage flicker problems
created on the Distribution System when the Customer load is removed from
or returned to the Distribution System. This level may be larger or smaller
than the 500kW level, depending of the stiffness of the Distribution System.
A synchronization check relay is required for quick open transition transfer
Switches.
Closed Transition (Make-Before-Break) Transfer Switch—The
Customer Generator is synchronized with the Distribution System prior to
the transfer. The transfer switch then parallels with the Distribution System
for a short time (100 milliseconds or less) and then the Customer load is
disconnected from the Distribution System. This transfer is less disruptive
than the Quick Open Transition because it allows the Customer Generator a
brief time to pick up the Customer load before the support of the
Distribution System is lost. With this type of transfer,the Distribution
System or the Customer Generator is always supplying the Customer load.
As a practical point of application, this type of transfer switch is typically
used for loads less than 500kW due to possible voltage flicker problems
created on the Distribution System when the Customer load is removed from
or returned to the Distribution System. Depending on the Distribution
System stiffness, this level may be larger or smaller than the 500kW level.
The closed transition switch must include a separate parallel time limit relay
which is not part of the Customer Generator control PLC and trips the
Customer Generator from the Distribution System for a failure of the
transfer switch and/or transfer switch controls.
Soft Loading Transfer Switch
(1)With Limited Parallel Operation,the Customer Generator is paralleled
with the Distribution System for a limited amount of time (generally less
than 1-2 minutes)to gradually transfer the Customer load from the
Distribution System to the Customer Generator. This minimizes the voltage
and frequency problems by softly loading and unloading the Customer
Generator.
Protective devices are required to permit safe and proper operation of the
Distribution System while interconnected with a Customer Generator. In
general, an increased degree of protection is required for a larger Customer
Generator due to the greater magnitude of short circuit currents and the
potential impact to Distribution System stability. Large installations may
require more sensitive and faster protection to minimize damage and ensure
safety. Customer shall provide protective devices and systems to detect the
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Voltage, Frequency, Harmonic and Flicker levels as defined in IEEE 1547
D l 1 standard during periods when the Customer Generator is operated in
parallel with the Distribution System.
(2)With Extended Parallel Operation, the Customer Generator is paralleled
with the Distribution System in continuous operation. Special design,
coordination and agreements are required before any extended parallel
operation will be permitted. An interconnection study will need to be
performed by ERMU to identify the issues involved.
Protective devices are required to permit safe and proper operation of the
Distribution System while interconnected with Customer Generator. In
general, an increased degree of protection is required for a larger Customer
Generator due to the greater magnitude of short circuit currents and the
potential impact to Distribution System stability. Larger installations may
require more sensitive and faster protection to minimize damage and ensure
safety. Customer shall provide protective devices and systems to detect the
Voltage, Frequency, Harmonic and Flicker levels as defined in IEEE 1547
D l 1 standard during periods when the Customer Generator is operated in
parallel with the Distribution System.
Section 4: Power Quality. Operation of Customer Generator and auxiliary
equipment must not cause any reduction in the quality of service provided by
ERMU to its customers nor interfere with the operation of ERMU's Distribution
System or ERMU's power supplier's transmission system. The equipment shall not
put any undesirable voltages, frequencies, or transients on to ERMU's Distribution
System or ERMU's power supplier's transmission system. If any of the
aforementioned events occur,the equipment shall be disconnected until such time
as the harmful conditions have been corrected. Customer shall be responsible
for taking any corrective action that may be required and/or reimbursing ERMU
for the cost of corrective action which ERMU deems necessary to provide and
restore services to prescribed limits. The Customer Generator will generate 3 phase,
60 hertz power when interconnected to ERMU's Distribution System at normal
12.47 Kv at a power factor of 95% lagging. Total Harmonic Distortion(THD)
levels produced by the equipment shall be less than 1%in compliance with
standards as defined by IEEE 519-1992.
ARTICLE 5. INSURANCE. Customer shall maintain general liability insurance for the
term of this agreement from a qualified insurance agency with a B+ or better rating by
"Best" and with a combined single limit of not less than:
1) Two million dollars ($2,000,000) for each occurrence if the gross nameplate
rating of the generation system is greater than 250 kW.
2) One million dollars (1,000,000) for each occurrence if the gross nameplate
rating of the generation system is between 40 kW and 249 kW.
Such general liability insurance shall include coverage against claims for damages resulting
from i)bodily injury, including wrongful death; and(ii)property damage arising out of the
customer's ownership and/or operation of the generation system under this agreement.
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ARTICLE 6. GENERATING EQUIPMENT OPERATION. ERMU will make every
attempt to provide at least thirty minutes notice to Customer prior to generator start-up
time,but for system reliability in emergency situations the notice period may be less than
thirty minutes. Customer shall operate the Customer Generator(s) at full output if
Customer electric load exceeds the generator output, or to carry the entire Customer electric
load if generator output exceeds the Customer electric load. Method of notification shall be
via Internet and/or another method agreeable to both Customer and ERMU. During
generator run period, ERMU shall not be obligated to serve Customer electric load to the
extent of the Customer Generator(s) output. Customer shall comply with all applicable
generation regulations of the Midwest Independent System Operator, or other regulatory
body, applicable to ERMU and Customer. Exceptions to the thirty minute notice may occur
in system emergency situations. Every attempt will be made to give as much advance
notice as possible under system emergency situations.
ERMU does not own or operate any participating generator and assumes neither
responsibility nor liability for the fuel, maintenance, environmental or regulatory
compliance, zoning restrictions, or other requirements applicable to these generators.
ARTICLE 7. COMPENSATION TO CUSTOMER.
Section 1: ERMU shall compensate Customer for the rated output of the
Customer Generator(times .95), or Customer's coincidental peak demand at
rates Indicated below:
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
*Credit applies only during months in which Customer Generator is
fully operational and/or operates within the prescribed limits as set forth
in this entire Agreement.
Customer agrees to pay ERMU for electric service based on the appropriate rate
schedule,plus an additional metering charge set forth in Article 9 of this agreement.
Effective with the term commencement date, Customer's rate schedule is Dispersed
Generation Program. Changes to this rate schedule may be made by ERMU from
time to time and ERMU provide customer with six (6)months written notice prior
to elimination or change in the requirements of the Dispersed Generation Program.
If Customer Generator output does not typically meet Customer demand at
time of ERMU's coincidental peak demand, then the continuous run nameplate
rating of the Customer Generator multiplied by a factor of.95, shall be used as a
basis for establishing the monthly Customer credit. However, if Customer
Generator output typically meets or exceeds Customer demand, then Customer
coincidental peak demand shall be used as a basis for establishing monthly
Customer credit. During months in which the Customers generation is run, credit
shall be based on the Customer average demand in the full hour just before
generator start up.
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If Customer Generator fails to perform for the specified length of time of the control
period in any calendar month a$5.00/kW demand assessment may be incurred by
Customer. The Customer will not receive the monthly credit for that month or any
succeeding months until performance has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of
ERMU personnel. If Customer Generator fails to perform more than two times in
any calendar year, ERMU reserves the right to terminate this Agreement as
indicated in Article 12.
Section 2: ERMU has no obligation to Customer for fuel used during either
requested run times up to and including 80 hours annually, or during required
monthly tests. In the event more than 80 hours of run time per annum is required
of the Customer Generator by ERMU, Customer will be reimbursed for fuel used.
That reimbursement will be based on the current cost of diesel fuel converted to a
cost per kilowatt-hour as determined by ERMU's wholesale power supplier. ERMU
has no obligation to Customer for maintenance costs, repair costs, or replacement
costs of Customer Generator or auxiliary equipment.
Section 3: Compensation to Customer pursuant to Article 7, Section 1 above
shall be paid as a credit applied to Customer's monthly electric bill from ERMU,
and shall not be paid to Customer in cash. That monthly credit shall be determined
by multiplying the Customer Generator output in kW times .95 or Customer
coincidental peak demand in kW (which ever is less), by the appropriate seasonal
rate in effect for that month. That kW demand will be derived from either(1)
metering (2) or in the case of meter failure, from billing history.
ARTICLE 8. MAXIMUM HOURS OF REQUESTED OPERATION. Except as
otherwise agreed upon in writing, ERMU shall not request Customer to operate Customer
Generator more than 10 hours per day and not more than 300 hours per calendar year.
ARTICLE 9. METERING. Appropriate electronic demand and energy metering
equipment will be installed and maintained by ERMU in such a manner that it records
energy and demand on a 15 minute interval basis with regard to Customer's load.
Customer shall provide access to a telephone line for remote meter reading and notification.
Customer shall pay $ per month customer charge to compensate ERMU for special
metering and additional administrative costs. ERMU reserves the right to install additional
metering to measure Customer Generator output directly.
ARTICLE 10. TESTING. Customer shall test the start-up and operation of the
Customer Generator for at least a 15 minute period during each month of the term of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 11. INSPECTION. Upon approval from Customer, ERMU shall have the
right at all reasonable times to enter upon Customer premises to inspect the Customer
Generator, collateral equipment, and metering equipment, and to remove the metering
equipment upon the termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 11. GENERATING EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. Customer shall be
solely responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the Customer Generator
and collateral equipment. Customer shall not take non-redundant generation out of service
for scheduled maintenance during December, January, February, June, July or August in
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any year during the term of this Agreement. At other times, Customer shall give ERMU
not less than thirty (30) days notice prior to taking the Customer Generator out of service
for scheduled maintenance.
ARTICLE 12. TERMINATION. ERMU or Customer may terminate this Agreement
by giving not less than six (6)months written notice to the other party. In the event of two
consecutive failures of Customer to perform the obligations set forth in Articles 4, 6, and 9
of this Agreement during any calendar year, ERMU may terminate the Agreement upon
fourteen (14) days written notice to Customer prior to the termination date. This
Agreement shall terminate immediately in the event Customer terminates its service from
ERMU.
ARTICLE 13. NOTICES. All startup notices shall be made by internet. Written
notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveyed by first class mail,postage prepaid to
Customer and ERMU at the following addresses:
To Customer: Company name
Address
Attention
Telephone number
To ERMU: Elk River Municipal Utilities
PO Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330
Attention: Troy Adams
Phone number 612/441-2020
Notification of change of address, contact person, or telephone number must be made by
similar written notice.
ARTICLE 14. HEADINGS. The headings used in the Agreement are for convenience
only and shall not be deemed to constitute a part hereof, and shall not be deemed to limit,
characterize or in any way affect the provisions of the Agreement.
ARTICLE 15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains all of the terms and
conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter of the
Agreement, and no other promises, agreements or undertakings, written or oral, regarding
the subject matter of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect.
ARTICLE 16. MODIFICATIONS. No change, amendment or modification of any
provision of the Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing, dated subsequent to the
date hereof, and signed by the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day
and year first above written.
Elk River Municipal Utilities Customer (company name)
By:
(Utilities Director) By:
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44 Elk River RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER
Municipal Utilities ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
The Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU)does hereby agree to install underground electric service extension lines and
transformer for the purpose of furnishing electric service to the residential development owned by:
Owner/Developer
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner or Developer),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1. Location and name of addition:
2. The Developer shall pay to the Utilities units x $ +tax = $
or submit an irrevocable letter of credit prior to the initial installation of electrical service to the development.
3. Installation shall commence upon receipt by ERMU from the Developer of the following:
A) Preliminary and final plats as soon as possible;both regular scale and 11x17.
B) Two week notice of when we can start the project.
C) Two week window of time to install project before curb and gutter or blacktop.
D) Project is to within 4"of final grade and obstructions have been removed.
E) Lot corners are in;either temporary or permanent.
F) Storm sewers,catch basins, manholes,and main water valves are located and shown to us.
G) Water and sewer stubs into individual lots are marked.
4. Winter installation will require prior approval from ERMU. Between November 15t and April 15th,the utilities will
provide frost trenching for an additional charge per fee schedule. Frost trenching must be done by ERMU. Third
party contracting is not permitted.
5. The electric line installed by the Utilities shall remain the property of ERMU and the payment by the Owner shall
not entitle Owner to ownership interest or rights therein.
6. ERMU shall not be responsible for delays in making installation caused by inability to obtain materials,strikes or
other unusual conditions not under its control.
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
Owner Date
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12/11/14
Elk River . RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
Municipal Utilities
The Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU)does hereby agree to install secondary electric service lines for the purpose
of furnishing electric service to residential dwellings owned by:
Owner
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1. Location of premises: Service Size: Amps
Address
Lot Block Addition
2. Installation shall commence upon receipt by ERMU from the Owner of the following:
A) Property has been graded to within 4"of final grade.
B) Obstructions and debris have been removed from the route of the service.
C) Notice that the installation of the electrical service panel is completed. By-Pass meter socket location shall
be installed on the exterior of the building suitable for radio read,WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE CLOSEST CORNER
OF BUILDING FROM THE POINT OF ELECTRIC SERVICE as determined by ERMU and located AT A POINT(4%)
FEET ABOVE GRADE.
Service entrance shall be located as one of the following:
• Closest corner to the ERMU electric source. ERMU furnishes,installs,and maintains secondary conductor.
• At service pedestal on meter post. Owner furnishes,installs,and maintains secondary conductor from
service pedestal.
D) Inspection sheet from a licensed electrician or inspection card from the State Electrical Inspector.
E) Prepaid connection fee per ERMU fee schedule, plus tax will include the cost of ERMU furnishing and
installing up to 200'of service line to meter socket.
F) Wire footages over 200'will be assessed an additional charge per fee schedule.
3. Between November 1sT and April 15th,the Utilities will provide frost trenching for an additional charge per fee
schedule. Frost trenching must be done by ERMU. Third party contracting is not permitted.
4. The electric line installed by the Utilities shall remain the property of ERMU and the payment by the Owner shall
not entitle Owner to ownership interest or rights therein.
5. ERMU shall not be responsible for delays in making installation caused by inability to obtain materials,strikes or
other unusual conditions not under its control.
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
Owner Date
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1/1/15
Elk River
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
P.O.Box 430 phone: 763-441-2020
Elk River,MN 55330-0430 fax: 763-441-8099
SECURITY LIGHT AGREEMENT
I,the Property Owner agree to pay to the Utilities the total cost of installation, material
and labor to install a Security Light to the following Address:
Signed Date
Name
Address
Wood Pole with Security Light @ $ 975.00* +tax= $
30' Decorative Pole with 6' Arm @ $1850.00* +tax= $
23' Decorative Pole @ $1500.00* +tax=$
Total Security Light Cost = $
*(Pricing includes up to 75' of trench. Trench length over 75' will be assessed an additional charge.)
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Elk River
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
P.O.Box 430 phone: 763-441-2020
Elk River,MN 55330-0430 fax: 763-441-8099
STREET LIGHT AGREEMENT
I, the Developer agree to pay to the Utilities the total cost of installation, material and
labor to install Street Lights to the following Addition:
Signed Date
Company
Address
Wood Pole with 6' Arm(Existing areas only) @ $ 975.00 +tax= $
30' Decorative Pole with 6' Arm @ $1850.00 +tax= $
23' Decorative Pole @ $1500.00 +tax= $
Total Street Light Cost = $
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Elk River
Municipal Utilities SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
COMMERCIAL
13069 Orono Parkway DEVELOPER/BUILDER
P.O.Box 430
Elk River,MN 55330
Phone: 763.441.2020
1) ELECTRIC
a) Developer shall complete the Commercial&Industrial Service Agreement.
b) Provide 3 plat maps 11"X 17"with easement and GPS shape files of development.
c) Meet with Electric Line Superintendent to finalize scope of project and establish estimate of charges for
facility. These costs are generally one half of Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) costs to electrically
serve the facility.
d) Prepayment of charges or an irrevocable letter of credit will be needed before work begins by ERMU.
e) Provide scheduling for when ERMU can install facilities as we need to be there before other utilities,
including curb and gutter or blacktop,otherwise additional charges will be assessed.
f) ERMU will require the inspection sheet from a licensed electrician or the State Electrical Inspector
before final hook-up.
g) Meters will be banked and located as near as possible to the service entrance switch, and on the
outside of the building so it can be accessible without entering the premises. Apartment building
meter banks may be located in a qualified interior room with prior Utility approval.
2) WATER
a) Execute Developers agreement with City of Elk River.
b) Provide 3 plat maps with easements and GPS shape files of development.
c) Developer will design with City/Utility approval, water main system within platted area and install the
same per City/Utility specifications.
d) ERMU will sell only one meter per building, of the required size and of the remote read type, for
commercial and industrial service.
e) All street disruption and water access fees must be paid before connecting to the City Water system.
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f) All water service valves that are required to be located must be called in to ERMU at least 24 hours
prior to digging(except emergencies). Rush jobs do not constitute an emergency.
g) All water connections must be inspected by the City Building Inspection department,or their designated
inspector prior to back filling of water service trench. Slope of trench must be in accordance with OSHA
rules. If this is not possible,a trench box must be installed for inspections. A 24 hour advance notice is
required.
h) All pipe used in a water service shall be type K- 1" (one inch) copper pipe, up to the curb stop, larger
than 2" shall be ductile iron pipe up to the curb stop. Only one coupling (flared or silver soldered only)
between the water service valve (curb stop) from the curb stop to the building. Plastic pipe may be
used for water service pipe only up to the water meter. Particular care shall be taken to avoid sharp
edges in contact with the pipe and provide for expansion and contraction. All service connections larger
than 2" (two inches) are required to be pressure tested at 150 lbs. (one hundred fifty pounds) psi for
1(one) hour with no loss of pressure. AWWA approved Polyethylene (PE) —B72.1—D2239 material is
required for water services. All fire protection lines shall have detector check valves.
i) An angle meter valve is required for all 2" (two inch)and smaller services.Valves must be manufactured
in compliance with: ANSI/AWWA C800, brass components conform to ASTM B62 &ASTM B584, UNS
C83600-85-5-5-5, PTFE coated brass ball, rated for 300 PSIG water pressure, blow out proof EPDM port
seals,End piece joint sealed with an EPDM o-ring and thread locker.
j) Where pressure reducers are required, the pressure reducer (supplied by plumber) will be located on
the house side of the meter and before the second valve and meters will be marked with pressure
reducer notation.
k) Connection, access, and meter fees must be paid and a copy of the plumbing permit supplied, before
delivery of the water meter will be made. The current WAC fee per ERMU fee schedule, plus tax,will be
paid at this time upon determination of total WAC units which is a function of building occupancy and is
determined by the City Building Official.
I) Plumber to install meter and call ERMU for meter to be sealed at least 24 hours in advance.
m) The ERT will be installed by the water utility if necessary when the plumber has completed the setting of
the water meter. Notification by the plumber that the water meter has been set and is ready for the
ERT, shall be done at least 24 hours prior to final plumbing inspection by the City Building Inspection
Department. No Certificate of Occupancy(C.O.)will be issued until the ERT has been installed by ERMU
and the meter has been sealed.
n) Any damage to the ERT after it has been installed by ERMU will be the responsibility of the builder or
property owner.
o) All fire protection lines are required to have an approved detector check valve.
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Elk River ..
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
P.O.Box 430 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPER
Elk River,MN 55330
Phone: 763.441.2020
1) ELECTRIC
a) Developer shall complete the Residential Electric Developer Service Agreement.
b) Provide 3 plat maps 11"X 17"with easements and CADD CD of development.
c) Prepayment of charges per ERMU fee schedule, plus tax, or an irrevocable letter of credit will be
required before Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) begins installing the primary and secondary
electrical system.
d) Project needs to be near final grade for installation of underground primary and secondary electric.
e) Provide scheduling for when ERMU can install facilities as we need to be there before other utilities,
including curb and gutter or blacktop,otherwise additional charges will be assessed.
f) Street lights are furnished and installed by ERMU. Street lights are required at all intersections and at
end of all cul-de-sacs and at mid-block provided that no lights are spaced closer than 300 feet. Street
lighting layout shall be approved by ERMU and shall be consistent with the standard type of lighting
currently being utilized by the City to provide for a uniform City street lighting system. The costs, per
the ERMU fee schedule,shall be paid before work is to begin.
2) WATER
a) Execute Developers agreement with City of Elk River.
b) Provide 3 plat maps with easements and CADD CD of plat.
c) Prepayment per living unit for plat area at the time of plotting for Water Access Charge (WAC) per
current ERMU fee schedule.
d) Developer will design with City/Utility approval, water main system within platted area and install the
same per City/Utility specifications.
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Elk River ,
Municipal Utilities SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
13069 Orono Parkway RESIDENTIAL
PO Box 430 HOME BUILDER/OWNER
Elk River,MN 55330
Phone: 763.441.2020
1) ELECTRIC
a) Home Builder/Owner shall complete the Residential Electric Service Agreement.
b) Prepay connection fee per ERMU fee schedule, plus tax,which includes cost of furnishing and installing
up to 200' of electric service to the house by Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU). Wire footages over
200'will be assessed an additional charge per fee schedule. Service entrance shall be located as one of
the following:
• By-Pass meter socket located within 10 feet of the closest corner of building from point of electric
service at a point 4%2 feet above grade. ERMU furnishes, installs,and maintains secondary conductor
to meter socket.
• At service pedestal on meter post. Owner furnishes, installs, and maintains secondary conductor
from service pedestal to home.
c) ERMU will require before final hook-up, the inspection sheet from a licensed electrician or the State
Electrical Inspector.
d) Between November 1st and April 15th,the Utilities will provide frost trenching for an additional charge per
fee schedule. Frost trenching must be done by ERMU. Third party contracting is not permitted.
2) WATER
a) All street disruption and water access fees must be paid before connecting to the City Water System.
b) All water service curb stops that are required to be located must be called in to ERMU at least 24 hours
prior to digging(except emergencies), rush jobs do not constitute an emergency.
c) All water connections must be inspected by the City Building Inspection department, or their designated
inspector prior to back filling of water service trench. Slope of trench must be in accordance with OSHA
rules. If this is not possible, a trench box must be installed for inspections. A 24 hour advance notice is
required.
d) All pipe used in a water service shall be type K - 1" (one inch) copper pipe, up to the curb stop, larger
than 2" shall be ductile iron pipe up to the curb stop. Only one coupling (flared or silver soldered only)
between the water service valve(curb stop)from the curb stop to the building is allowed. Plastic pipe
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may be used for water service pipe only up to the water meter. Particular care shall be taken to avoid
sharp edges in contact with the pipe and provide for expansion and contraction. All service connections
larger than 2" (two inches)are required to be pressure tested at 150 lbs. (one hundred fifty pounds) psi
for 1(one) hour with no loss of pressure. AWWA approved Polyethylene(PE)—B72.1—D2239 material is
required for water services. All fire protection lines shall have detector check valves.
e) An angle meter valve is required for all 2" (two inch)and smaller services. Valves must be manufactured
in compliance with: ANSI/AWWA C800, brass components conform to ASTM B62 & ASTM B584, UNS
C83600-85-5-5-5, PTFE coated brass ball, rated for 300 PSIG water pressure, blow out proof EPDM port
seals,End piece joint sealed with an EPDM o-ring and thread locker.
f) Where pressure reducers are required,the pressure reducer(supplied by plumber)will be located on the
house side of the meter and before the second valve and meters will be marked with pressure reducer
notation.
g) Connection, access, and meter fees must be paid and a copy of the plumbing permit supplied, before
delivery of the water meter will be made. The current WAC fee per ERMU fee schedule, plus tax,will be
paid at this time upon determination of total WAC units which is a function of building occupancy and is
determined by the City Building Official.
h) Plumber to install meter and call ERMU for meter to be sealed at least 24 hours in advance.
i) The ERT will be installed by the water utility if necessary when the plumber has completed the setting of
the water meter. Notification by the plumber that the water meter has been set and is ready for the ERT,
shall be done at least 24 hours prior to final plumbing inspection by the City Building Inspection
Department. No Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) will be issued until the ERT has been installed by ERMU
and the meter has been sealed.
j) Any damage to the ERT after it has been installed by ERMU will be the responsibility of the builder or
property owner.
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Elk River TEMPORARY ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
Municipal Utilities
Owner Date
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
1. Location of premises:
Address
Lot Block Addition
2. Installation shall commence upon receipt by ERMU from the Owner of the following:
A) Notice that the installation of the electrical service entrance has been completed.
B) Must prepay the temporary electric service fee per ERMU fee schedule, plus tax. The total amount due for
each installation shall be due prior to the hook-up of the temporary electric service installed by ERMU.
3. The prepaid temporary electric service fee, per ERMU fee schedule,includes installation and removal of
temporary electric service.
4. The prepaid temporary electric service fee, per ERMU fee schedule,does not include electric usage. Electric
usage will be charged to the Owner at the current electric rate.
5. The electric line installed by the Utilities shall remain the property of ERMU and the payment by the Owner shall
not entitle Owner to ownership interest or rights therein.
6. ERMU shall not be responsible for delays in making installation caused by inability to obtain materials,strikes or
other unusual conditions not under its control.
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
Owner Date
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7/1/16
"I*Elk River RESIDENTIAL WATER CONNECTION
Municipal Utilities AGREEMENT
Owner
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
The owner hereby requests permission to connect to the Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU)water system located at:
1. Location of premises:
Address
Lot Block Addition
2. The following fees,terms and conditions shall apply:
A) Home Builder/Owner shall complete an ERMU Residential Water Connection Agreement.
B) A Sewer and Water Hook-Up Permit and Plumbing Permit are required by the City of Elk River.Copies of the
permits must be provided to ERMU before delivery of the water meter will be made.
C) Plumber shall install the meter.
D) Notification by the plumber that the water meter has been set and ready for seal and inspection by ERMU
Water Department shall be done at least 24 hours prior to final plumbing inspection by the City Building
Department.Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until meter is sealed by ERMU Water Department.
E) Owner agrees to pay the sum of the following per ERMU fee schedule, plus applicable tax:
$ Water Connection Charge
$ Water Availability Charge(if applicable)*
$ Water Meter
$ Sales Tax on Water Meter
$ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
*Please contact Elk River Municipal Utilities to determine if water availability charge has been prepaid.
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
Owner Date
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7/1/16
Elk River COMMERCIAL WATER CONNECTION
Municipal Utilities AGREEMENT
Owner/Developer
Mailing Address
Phone# Fax# Email
(Hereinafter called the Owner or Developer),in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
The owner hereby requests permission to connect to the Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU)water system located at:
1. Location of premises: Water Meter Size: Inches
Address
Lot Block Addition
2. The following fees,terms and conditions shall apply:
A) Commercial Owner/Developer shall complete an ERMU Commercial Water Connection Agreement.
B) A Sewer and Water Hook-Up Permit and Plumbing Permit are required by the City of Elk River.Copies of these
permits must be provided to ERMU before delivery of the water meter will be made.
C) Plumber shall install the meter.
D) Notification by the plumber that the water meter has been set and ready for seal and inspection by ERMU
Water Department shall be done at least 24 hours prior to final plumbing inspection by the City Building
Department.
E) The number of Water Access Charges(WAC)units shall be calculated the same as the Sewer Availability
Charges(SAC),as provided in Section 78-189 of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances.
F) Owner agrees to pay the sum of the following per ERMU fee schedule,plus applicable tax:
Water Connection Charge$ X Units = $
Water Availability Charge $ X Units = $
Total WAC = $
Total WAC $
Sales Tax on WAC $
Water Meter $
Sales Tax on Water Meter $
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $
By signing below,Owners confirms that Owner has read,understands,and agrees to the terms and conditions set
forth above.
Owner Date
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