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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> Energy Management Rates <br /> Electric Thermal Storage(ETS) Space Heating Rate: An ETS space heating system is <br /> designed to store heat produced by electricity generated during eight off-peak hours for use in <br /> heating during the remaining on-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM <br /> and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be central storage furnaces, room storage heaters <br /> or slab (deep heat) systems including combinations of same. <br /> To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: <br /> 1. An ETS space heating system listed by UL or some other nationally recognized testing <br /> agency which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. <br /> 2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU. <br /> 3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed <br /> according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician. <br /> 4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: <br /> 1. All electric energy consumed by this ETS system at$.0437 per KWH. <br /> 2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off peak hours daily. Additional on-time is <br /> provided on weekend days and holidays. <br /> 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system. <br /> 4. A load control device which will automatically control ETS space heating system during on- <br /> peak hours. <br /> Electric Thermal Storage (ETS)Water Heating Rate:An ETS water heater is designed with <br /> extra storage capacity to provide total domestic hot water needs from electricity consumed only <br /> during eight off-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM. <br /> Qualifying ETS configurations may be a large single tank, dual tanks plumbed in series, or an <br /> electric and non-electric tank plumbed in series with the electric placed on the cold water side. 80 <br /> gallons is the minimum storage capacity required. <br /> To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: <br /> 1. An ETS water heating system which can be interrupted directly by a single 30 amp rated <br /> relay. <br /> 2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU. <br /> 3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed <br /> according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician. <br /> 4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: <br /> 1. All electric energy consumed by the ETS water heater at$.0437 per KWH. <br /> 2. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off-peak hours daily. <br /> 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS water heater. <br /> 4. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the off-peak meter. <br /> Cycled Air Conditioning: This Program is available to all residential customers served by <br /> ERMU who have central air conditioners. Program participants must allow installation of a utility <br /> supplied load control device so air conditioning demand can be reduced at critical times. This <br /> Program is subject to the following terms and conditions: <br /> 1. The Customer must have a conventional central air conditioner of at least 2 tons capable <br /> of being interrupted with a 5 amp relay. <br />