6.1f ERMUSR 12-12-2021 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Michelle Canterbury—Executive Administrative Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
December 14, 2021 6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• The 2022 Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates and 2022 LED Light Rebate Coupons will be
going out to customers with the December bills. Attached are copies of the two bill
inserts.
• November and December social media posts will feature a variety of topics including:
how to avoid utility scammers, setting your workplace thermostat at the optimal level
for energy efficiency and staff productivity, energy efficient appliance rebates, and
several public service announcements such as dates of upcoming commission meetings,
holiday business closures, and trash pickup delays.
• Staff has had numerous conversations and brainstorming sessions regarding our
communication plan for the 2022 rates. As accurate and timely information is of utmost
importance, we will be waiting until after the Board of Directors at the Minnesota
Municipal Power Agency approves the 2022 rates at their December 21 meeting. As
requested, a draft of the message to our customers regarding the rate increase, PCA's,
etc. will be provided to the commissioners prior to sending it out.
• The administration department continues to work on our records management project
as time permits. A meeting was held in November with the records coordinators who
are responsible for implementing the records management programs for their
departments. An updated 2021 State Record Retention Schedule for Minnesota Cities
was distributed, and the group also reviewed records retention guidelines for email.
• One of the main initiatives for the communications department this past month has
been helping customers understand not only the details of our Field Services Facility
Expansion but the reasoning and timing for the project. Staff worked with multiple
departments to create four key points that explain to the public what's happening, why
it's happening, and why it's happening now. You can see those key points on our
webpage dedicated to tracking the project, as well as in the video posted to ERMU's
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social media platforms. Click here to watch the video.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Bill Insert—2022 Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates
• Bill Insert—2022 LED Light Rebate Coupons
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Elk River 2022 ENERGY EFFICIENT
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Rebate program.These appliances help pay or looking to recycle an old unit,you
for themselves through our rebate as well as may qualify fora$100 rebate.
the ongoing energy savings you can enjoy
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a$450 rebate for an 80-gallon unit.
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are available as they are limited.
• Select qualifying equipment. ENERGY STAR® Dehumidifier
• Complete the Energy Efficient Appliance 0 A qualifying dehumidifier may be
Rebate Application on the back eligible to receive a$30 rebate.
(one rebate per application).
• Appliance Information section must be
completely filled out.
ENERGY STAR® Pool Pump
• Submit all receipts to our office or
electronically on our website. - - Look on the back for information
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• See important rebate requirements on $200 rebate for a new pool pump.
the reverse side.
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Elk River 2022 ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCE
Municipal Utilities REBATE APPLICATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Name Account#
Address
City State Zip
Phone Email
APPLIANCE INFORMATION
Appliance Type Brand Model#
Energy Star Rated Yes n No Water Pump Size gal. Date Purchased
Rebate Applying For(see reverse side) Rebate Amount$
IMPORTANT REBATE REQUIREMENTS
HEAT PUMP WATER HEATERS:
50 gallon($400)or 80 gallon($450)qualify for rebate(2.0 E.F.or higher)
REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS:
ENERGY STAR refrigerators and freezers qualify for a$100 rebate from ERMU only if you recycle your old working unit
New refrigerators or freezers purchased without recycling are no longer eligible for a rebate
Your receipt must state the old one was recycled
Refrigerator must be 14 cubic feet or larger to qualify for the rebate
HARVEST PROGRAM:
If you have an old refrigerator or freezer.ERMU will pay you$75 to recycle it
You cannot combine this rebate with the new refrigerator/freezer purchase and the refrigerator or freezer must
be working at time of recycling
Does not qualify if unit is donated or sold.Must provide receipt stating it was recycled
DEHUMIDIFIERS:
ERMU offers a$30 rebate for the purchase of an ENERGY STAR"certified dehumidifier
POOL PUMPS:
Customers can receive up to a$200 rebate for variable speed pool pumps with a weighted energy factor
of 6.0 or greater
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Elk River 2022
Municipal Utilities LED LIGHT REBATE
WHAT IS AN ENERGY STAR ® CERTIFIED LED LIGHT? prIMIMIN
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, and light bulbs that use this technology save
energy and money. Incandescent bulbs use the majority of their electricity to heat a
metal filament, while LEDs direct the majority of their electricity to actually creating
light. ENERGY STAR ® certified LED bulbs are even better because they are eligible
for rebates from ERMU!When you're shopping for new light bulbs, look for the LEDs ENERGY STAR
with the ENERGY STAR ® logo.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR®CERTIFIED LED LIGHTS?
• LED bulbs use up to 90% less energy than standard bulbs.
• They last 15 times longer and save about$55 in electricity costs
over their lifetime.
• LEDs produce 70-90% less heat so they are safer to operate.
• They meet strict quality and efficiency standards.
Below you will find coupons for ENERGY STAR ® certified LED bulbs, valid at certain local retailers.
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purchase price of LED bulbs between January 1,2022 and December 16. : purchase •price of LED bulbs between January 1,2022 and December 16, :
2022 at the following Elk River stores:Cub Foods,Home Depot,Menard's,or : 2022 at the following Elk River stores:Cub Foods,Home Depot,Menard's,or :
Batteries*Bulbs.Customer may use one coupon per pack of LED bulbs. • Batteries*Bulbs.Customer may use one coupon per pack of LED bulbs. :
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This coupon is not redeemable for cash,but may be used for up to$2 off the : This coupon is not redeemable for cash,but may be used for up to$2 off the •
purchase price of LED bulbs between January 1,2022 and December 16, • purchase price of LED bulbs between January 1.2022 and December 16, •
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2022 at the following Elk River stores:Cub Foods,Home Depot,Menard's,or : 2022 •
at the following Elk River stores:Cub Foods,Home Depot,Menard's,or :
Batteries*Bulbs.Customer may use one coupon per pack of LED bulbs. • Batteries*Bulbs.Customer may use one coupon per pack of LED bulbs ;
Validation requires customer to complete the back of ( ; Validation requires customer to complete the back of
this coupon.Cashier,please initial here Elk River
Municipal Utilities • this coupon.Cashier,please initial here Municipal Utilities
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
A STANDARD BULB AND AN LED?
The wattage of a light bulb tells you how
much energy it will use.This table will help
you compare incandescent to LED bulbs.
INCANDESCENT LED
• 40 watt 4-5 watt
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75 watt 9 15 watt
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- 150 watt 25-28 watt
Visit vwwv.energystar.gov to find a current list of qualified LED bulbs. Products must have
the ENERGY STAR®logo on the package to receive the$2.00 rebate per package from
ERMU.Coupons valid for Elk River Municipal Utilities electric customers only. '"
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