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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
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• Contact Elk River Municipal Utilities 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
FqThe 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 additional $16 based on the
following formula: (10,000 x [100%-20%] x $.002) = $16. See the back of this form for details.
®PROGRAM BENEFITS
Convenient and affordable way to power your business with 100% renewable energy
Meet your company's sustainability goals without investing in equipment
Position your business as an environmentally responsible leader in the community
BECOME A SUSTAINABILITY LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY. ENROLL IN CLEAN ENERGY CHOICE TODAY!
What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy is generated from facilities powered by
wind, solar, bioenergy, water, and more.
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Where does the renewable energy for Clean Energy Choice
come from?
The renewable energy for the Clean Energy Choice program is supplied by Minnesota Municipal Power Agency's
renewable resources. MMPA's renewable resources include wind, solar, and biomass.
For more in formation please visit mmpa.org/sustainable-energy/overviewI
Does renewable energy flow 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 program guarantee that your renewable purchases are certified renewable energy in
Minnesota.
What are Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?
Every kilowatt-hour of renewable energy generated by MMPA 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 program utilizes these RECs to ensure that you are helping to support sustainable energy
systems for the future.
Am I committed to a contract term?
Yes. Participation in the Clean Energy Choice for Business program is based on an annual contract term. In return, the
per -kWh surcharge is fixed for the same 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 kilowatt-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 Energy Choice Additional Surcharge
kWh Approximate Clean Energy Choice
per Month Electric Charge Additional Surcharge
1,000 $100 $1.60
10,000 $1,000 $16
100,000 $10,000 $160