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Elk River �. <br /> Municipal Utilities Phone: 763.441.2020 <br /> 13069 Orono Parkway• P.O. Box 430 Fax: 763.441.8099 <br /> Elk River,MN 55330-0430 www.ellcriverutilities.com <br /> RE: MN Legislative changes that would increase electric rates by over 30%! <br /> Can your business afford this Bill? <br /> As Proposed,the House Energy Omnibus Bill, HF 956, and the Senate version of the Bill, SF 901, have enormous cost <br /> implications for Minnesota businesses for years to come. It would increase electric rates by 15%to 32%as originally <br /> proposed. <br /> Three parts of the legislation are not in the best interests of Minnesota businesses and most consumers: <br /> • A 1.33%rate increase to subsidize customer-owned electricity generation.This is basically a tax on all electric <br /> sales to fund new renewable energy subsidies. <br /> • The bill increases the state's renewable energy generation mandate for utilities from 25%to 40% by 2030. <br /> This requirement forces utilities to buy more renewable generation than they need, resulting in customers <br /> paying for this unnecessary generating capacity. <br /> • And 4%of all electricity must come from solar technology, which would increase electric rates approximately <br /> 14%. While utilities support renewable energy,we would like it to be the right choice for our customers.At <br /> this time, solar is a more expensive renewable option than wind by six times. <br /> Make your voice heard, act NOW! <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities and other utilities throughout Minnesota are lobbying to change the proposed bill. We are <br /> fighting on your behalf, but we need your help. As the negotiating continues,your voice needs to be heard. <br /> Contact your State Representative, Senator, and Governor Dayton urging them to oppose Bill HF 956 and SF 901. <br /> Contact info: hnpl/www.gistleg.mn/OpenLayers/districts <br /> h ttp://m n.gov[gove rno r/contact-us/fo rrn/ <br /> Let's keep energy costs fair, equitable, and affordable for Minnesota businesses. <br /> Thank you for your support. <br /> Tom Sagstetter <br /> Conservation and Key Accounts Manager <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities <br /> Office (763) 635-1332 <br /> 3gstetterrel kriverutilties.corn <br /> t 1 rl / ilil 11 <br /> l ic. NATUREEEEEEEE! <br /> Reliable Public <br /> Power Provider POWERED To SERVE <br />