5.2z2 ERMU 12-12-2023Elk
Municipal Utilities
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.
ERMU shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at $0.0651 per kWh.
2. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for extended
periods of time as stated above.
3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the electric heating system.
4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter.
Rate is subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Federal, state and local taxes may apply.
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2017 ON THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL PROGRAMS
Energy Management Program Rates
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
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.
ERMU shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by this ETS system at $0.0501 per kWh.
2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off peak hours daily. Additional on -time is provided
on weekend days and holidays.
3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system.
4. A load control device which will automatically control ETS space heating system during on -peak
hours.
Rate is subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Federal, state, and local taxes may apply.
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.
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2017 ON THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL PROGRAMS
Energy Management Program Rates
ERMU shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the ETS water heater at $0.0501 per kWh.
2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off-peak hours daily.
3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS water heater.
4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the off-peak meter.
Rate is subject to application of Power Cost Adjustment (PCA).
Federal, state, and local taxes may apply.
Adopted Peeem"^F" 2922 December 12, 2023
Effective aRuar, 1, 2924 January 1, 2024
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