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ELK RIVER MUNCIPAL UTILITIES <br /> Non-Demand Electric Service <br /> In case of equipment having abnormally low annual utilization factors or unusual <br /> operating characteristics, special minimum charges may be prescribed by Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities. <br /> Power Factor Adjustment: The rates set forth in this schedule are based on the <br /> maintenance by the Customer of a power factor of not less than 95% at all times. If the <br /> power factor, as measured by the electric department, is lower than 95%, the monthly <br /> demand charge may be multiplied by the ratio 95% to the measured power factor, or at <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities' option, the power factor may be corrected at the Customer's <br /> expense. <br /> Fluctuating Loads: Customers operating equipment having a highly fluctuating or large <br /> instantaneous demand, such as welders and X-ray machines, shall be required to pay all <br /> non-betterment costs of isolating the load from the balance of Elk River Municipal <br /> Utilities' lines. In addition, Customers who fail to provide adequate corrective equipment <br /> shall be required to own and maintain their own transformers. No motor larger than ten <br /> (10) HP will be allowed to be across-the-line started without notification and written <br /> authorization from Elk River Municipal Utilities. <br /> Terms of Payment: Bills are due and payable upon receipt and are considered <br /> delinquent if not paid by the due date noted on the bill. There will be a ten (10) percent <br /> late payment charge added to all accounts that are not paid by the due date. <br /> Terms and Conditions: <br /> 1. Usage may be fractionalized on the actual days of service for application of a <br /> change in rate or changing from summer to winter or from winter to summer rates. <br /> 2. Service will be furnished under the Elk River Municipal Utilities' rules. <br /> 3. Extensions made for service under this schedule are subject to the provisions of Elk <br /> River Municipal Utilities' rules governing Extension of Service and Facilities. <br /> 4. The rate set forth herein may be modified by the amount of any governmental <br /> changes imposed and levied on transmission, distribution, production, or the sale of <br /> electrical power. <br /> Installation of Demand Meter: At the option of Elk River Municipal Utilities, a demand <br /> meter may be installed on any customer whose: monthly usage exceeds 15,000 kWh. <br /> Approved Adopted December 12, 2012 <br /> Effective January 1, 2013 <br />