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Clean Energy Choice for Business provides Elk River Municipal Utilities customers with the opportunity
to have 100% of their eLectricity come from environmentally responsible, renewable sources.
CommerciaL eLectric customers who participate are making a choice to support the environment as well
as their community and its future.
EASY ENROLLMENT
Contact Elk River Municipal UlLiLiLies at 763.441.2020 to enroll in the Clean Energy Choice for Business program,
Participation is based on a calendar -year term.
We can help you determine how this program wiLL affect your monthly electric biLL,
AFFORDABLE COST
EA- - Flhe program adds an incremental charge to the standard electric rate.
As an example, a customer with usage of 10,000 kWh per month would pay an addiLionaL $16 based on the
following formula: (10,000 x [100%-20%] x $.002) =: $16. See the back of this form for deltailts,
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Convenient and affordable way to power your business with 100% renewable energy
Meet your company's susLainabiLiLy goals without investing in equipment
Position your business as an environmenLaILLy responsibLe Leader in the community
BECOME A SUSTAINABILrrY LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNrrY. ENROLL IN CLEAN ENERGY CHOICE 'rODAY!
What is renewabLe energy?
Renewable energy is generated from facilities powered by
wind, soLar, bioenergy, water, and more.
Where does the renewabLe energy for CLean Energy Choice
come ,from?
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The renewable energy for the ,lean Energy Choice prograrn is suppLied by Minnesota Municipal Power Agency's
renewable resources. MMPA's renewable resources include wind, soLar, and biornass.
For more information please visit rnrnpaorglsustainaale-energy loverviewI
Does renewabLe energy,ftow directLy to my business?
No. The renewable energy that's generated enters into the "electric grid," so it's difficult to pinpoint exactly where the
specific electricity suppLying your business originates. However, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) provided as
part of the Clean Energy Choice prograrn guarantee that your renewable purchases are certified renewable energy in
Minnesota.
What are RenewabLe Energy Certificates (RECs)?
Every kilt watt-hour of renewable energy generated by M M PA is assigned a unique REC number to ensure that each
unit of renewable energy is accurately tracked. The State of Minnesota also uses RECs to track renewable energy use.
The Clean Energy Choice prograrn utilize s these RECs to ensure that you are helping to support sustainabLe energy
systerns for the future.
Am I committed to a contract term?
Yes. Participation in the Clean Energy Choice for Business prograrn is based on an annual contract term. In return, the
per -kWh surcharge is fixed for the sarne time period. You wiLL be informed of any change in the per -kWh surcharge for
the upcoming year by November 1, and you have until December 1 to inform us if you want to continue your contract
in the new year.
How much does CLean Energy Choice for Business Cost?
An incremental charge of $0.002 per kilt watt-hour (kWh) is added to the standard electric rate. The charge is applied
to all kWh in excess of the Minnesota Renewable Energy Standard, which is currently 20% of all electric saLes. An
example fee table is Listed below.
FormuLa: (kWh per month (10,000 x [100%-20%] x $.002) = Clean Ener9 y Choice Additional Surcharge
kWh Approximate C[ean Energy Choice
Baer Month E[ectric Charge Additiona[ Surcharge
1,000 $100 $1.60
10,000 $1,000 $16
100,000 $10,000 $160