6.1e ERMUSR 03-14-2023
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Tony Mauren – Governance & Communications Manager
MEETING DATE:
March 14, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1e
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Bill inserts for March 2023 include LED light and WiFi thermostat rebates.
• Social media posts for the month cover the bill insert topics, presentation of the
amendment to the Wellhead Protection Plan for public review, energy assistance
information, water conservation tips, and Daylight Saving Time. Announcements
included a notice for the March commission meeting.
• Staff is excited to share a recent social media post celebrating Locator Devin Ruprecht,
for his third-place finish in the Minnesota Common Ground Alliance Virtual Locate
Rodeo!
• The Governance & Communications Manager presented at the Association of Energy
Service Professionals Annual Conference on February 28 in New Orleans. The audience
for the presentation learned about ERMU’s marketing campaign offering free LED bulbs
in exchange for signing up for our conservation newsletter. This campaign resulted in a
tenfold increase in subscriptions (90 to 900) which helps bring more efficiency strategies
to the community. It was a great opportunity to share this successful initiative with
energy sector professionals from all over North America.
• On March 10, the Communications & Administrative Coordinator hosted a student from
Zimmerman High School as part of ISD 728’s job shadow program. Staff worked with the
student on elements of graphic design involved in creating flyers, billboards, newspaper
ads, and website content. They also collaborated on crafting social media posts.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Bill Insert – LED Light Rebate
• Bill Insert – WiFi Thermostat Rebate
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SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
2019 LED LIGHT REBATE
ERMUMN.COM | 763.441.2020 | 13069 ORONO PARKWAY | PO BOX 430 | ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430
WHAT IS AN ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHT?
•LED is short for Light Emitting Diode (LED).
•Creates light by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor.
•Very durable with no filaments to break or burnout; can handle jarring or bumping.
•Comes with a minimum 3-year warranty.
•Can last 35-50 times longer than an incandescent bulb (35,000-50,000 hours).
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHTS?
• A 75 Watt LED equivalent dimmable spot light can save you approximately $380 over its lifetime;
an incandescent will cost you $520 and the LED will cost you $140.
• LEDs produce very little heat and are usually cool to the touch.
• Great for hard to reach vaulted ceilings or outdoor fixtures.
• Easy disposal! There is no mercury, the lamp can be simply discarded in your garbage.
• LEDs operate great in cold conditions (-30° F).
• Uses at least 75% less energy than an incandescent.
•Reduces cooling costs in warm months.
•LEDs are instantly at full output of light (no warm up time).
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR ® LED BULBS
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, 2023 and December 15,
2023 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of
this coupon. Cashier, please initial here ____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
2019 LED LIGHT REBATE
ERMUMN.COM | 763.441.2020 | 13069 ORONO PARKWAY | PO BOX 430 | ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430
WHAT IS AN ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHT?
•LED is short for Light Emitting Diode (LED).
•Creates light by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor.
•Very durable with no filaments to break or burnout; can handle jarring or bumping.
•Comes with a minimum 3-year warranty.
•Can last 35-50 times longer than an incandescent bulb (35,000-50,000 hours).
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHTS?
• A 75 Watt LED equivalent dimmable spot light can save you approximately $380 over its lifetime;
an incandescent will cost you $520 and the LED will cost you $140.
• LEDs produce very little heat and are usually cool to the touch.
• Great for hard to reach vaulted ceilings or outdoor fixtures.
• Easy disposal! There is no mercury, the lamp can be simply discarded in your garbage.
• LEDs operate great in cold conditions (-30° F).
• Uses at least 75% less energy than an incandescent.
•Reduces cooling costs in warm months.
•LEDs are instantly at full output of light (no warm up time).
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR ® LED BULBS
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, 2023 and December 15,
2023 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of
this coupon. Cashier, please initial here ___________________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
2019 LED LIGHT REBATE
ERMUMN.COM | 763.441.2020 | 13069 ORONO PARKWAY | PO BOX 430 | ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430
WHAT IS AN ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHT?
•LED is short for Light Emitting Diode (LED).
•Creates light by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor.
•Very durable with no filaments to break or burnout; can handle jarring or bumping.
•Comes with a minimum 3-year warranty.
•Can last 35-50 times longer than an incandescent bulb (35,000-50,000 hours).
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHTS?
• A 75 Watt LED equivalent dimmable spot light can save you approximately $380 over its lifetime;
an incandescent will cost you $520 and the LED will cost you $140.
• LEDs produce very little heat and are usually cool to the touch.
• Great for hard to reach vaulted ceilings or outdoor fixtures.
• Easy disposal! There is no mercury, the lamp can be simply discarded in your garbage.
• LEDs operate great in cold conditions (-30° F).
• Uses at least 75% less energy than an incandescent.
•Reduces cooling costs in warm months.
•LEDs are instantly at full output of light (no warm up time).
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR ® LED BULBS
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, 2023 and December 15,
2023 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of
this coupon. Cashier, please initial here ___________________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
2019 LED LIGHT REBATE
ERMUMN.COM | 763.441.2020 | 13069 ORONO PARKWAY | PO BOX 430 | ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430
WHAT IS AN ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHT?
•LED is short for Light Emitting Diode (LED).
•Creates light by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor.
•Very durable with no filaments to break or burnout; can handle jarring or bumping.
•Comes with a minimum 3-year warranty.
•Can last 35-50 times longer than an incandescent bulb (35,000-50,000 hours).
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR® QUALIFIED LED LIGHTS?
• A 75 Watt LED equivalent dimmable spot light can save you approximately $380 over its lifetime;
an incandescent will cost you $520 and the LED will cost you $140.
• LEDs produce very little heat and are usually cool to the touch.
• Great for hard to reach vaulted ceilings or outdoor fixtures.
• Easy disposal! There is no mercury, the lamp can be simply discarded in your garbage.
• LEDs operate great in cold conditions (-30° F).
• Uses at least 75% less energy than an incandescent.
•Reduces cooling costs in warm months.
•LEDs are instantly at full output of light (no warm up time).
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR LED BULBS
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, 2019 and December 8, 2019 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of this
coupon. Cashier, please initial here _____________
SAVE $2.00
ON ENERGY STAR ® LED BULBS
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, 2023 and December 15,
2023 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.
Validation requires customer to complete the back of
this coupon. Cashier, please initial here ___________________
2023 LED LIGHT REBATE
ERMUMN.COM | 763.441.2020 | 13069 ORONO PARKWAY | PO BOX 430 | ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430
WHAT IS AN ENERGY STAR ® CERTIFIED LED LIGHT?
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 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
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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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STANDARD BULB AND AN LED?
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4-5 watt
6-8 watt
9-15 watt
16-20 watt
25-28 watt
Visit www.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.
40 watt
60 watt
75 watt
100 watt
150 watt
The wattage of a light bulb tells you how
much energy it will use. This table will help
you compare incandescent to LED bulbs.
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A WiFi thermostat offers temperature control, in-depth reporting, alerts, and energy savings all at the touch of a
button. If that weren’t reason enough to upgrade, ERMU is offering residential electric customers a $40 rebate
toward the purchase of your WiFi thermostat.
Customers applying for a rebate should complete the application on the opposite side. Rebates will be given in
the form of a credit on your utility bill. Be sure to research which thermostat will be compatible with your heating
and cooling system. Customers are eligible for two rebates per service address. Please complete one
application for each thermostat
BENEFITS OF A WIFI THERMOSTAT
Comfort
WIFI THERMOSTAT REBATES
Control
WiFi thermostats let you
program and control your
heating and cooling system.
Efficiency
Efficient heating and cooling
from these thermostats can
reduce energy costs up to 20%.
Assistance
Users receive service notifications
and filter change reminders to keep
their system operating smoothly.
Easy to use applications on
your smart devices keep you
connected anytime, anywhere.
Ease
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ERMUMN.COM | 763.441.2020 | 13069 ORONO PARKWAY | PO BOX 430 | ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Name Account #
Address
City State Zip
Phone Email
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Brand/Manufacturer Model #
Primary Source of Heat Gas Electric Other Installation Date
Central Air Conditioning Yes No
I certify that my thermostat has been installed at the address listed above, and that this address represents a valid utility account.
Signature Date
APPLICATION INFORMATION
• This rebate is for the purchase of a WiFi compatible thermostat. If the thermostat does not have WiFi capability,
it does not qualify for this rebate.
• Applicant must be an ERMU residential electric customer to qualify for this rebate.
• Customer is eligible to receive two rebates per service address. Complete one application for each thermostat.
• Customer must submit a copy of the receipt that provides the unit’s model number.
• Rebates will be given in the form of a credit on the utility bill.
• Submit the completed rebate application and a copy of the receipt to ERMU by mail or email at
customerservice@ermumn.com.
WIFI THERMOSTAT REBATES
BEFORE YOU BUY
• Research which WiFi thermostat will be compatible with your existing heating and cooling system.
• If you are unsure about properly installing your WiFi thermostat, contact an HVAC contractor.
• WiFi thermostats can only control one system at a time. If you have multiple zones or systems, you will need to
purchase multiple thermostats.
• Access to a strong wireless internet signal is required to operate the thermostat.
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