5.2z ERMU 12-12-2023Elk River
Municipal IJtilities
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.
ERMU shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at $0. 0983per kWh.
2. A meter socket to accommodate the meter in a mutually agreed to location.
3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the electric heating system.
Rates are subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Federal, state, and local taxes may apply.
Adopted Peeem"^"" '^" December 12, 2023
Effective daRua yl, 20IL4January 1, 2024
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