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ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> Energy Management Rates <br /> Available: Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory. <br /> Applicable: To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers when all <br /> service is supplied through a single meter. <br /> Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: A dual fuel space heating system consists of a primary <br /> electric heating system and a secondary non-electric space heating system both capable <br /> of heating a structure at design conditions. Interruptions of the primary system will usually <br /> occur on peak winter days and a maximum of 400 hours per heating season. <br /> To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: <br /> 1. A primary electric space heating system which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp <br /> rated relay. <br /> 2. A secondary non-electric space heating system capable of automatic start-up and <br /> continuous operation upon interruption of the primary system. <br /> 3. Purchase load control device from ERMU. <br /> 4. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring <br /> installed according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified <br /> electrician. <br /> 5. 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 primary electric heating system at$.0395 per <br /> KWH. <br /> 2. During our peak load conditions, will turn your controlled loads off for extended <br /> periods of time as stated above. <br /> 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the primary electric heating system. <br /> Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Space Heating Rate: An ETS space heating system is <br /> designed to store heat produced by electricity generated during eight off-peak hours daily <br /> for use in heating during on-peak hours. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM <br /> and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be central storage furnaces, room storage <br /> heaters or slab (deep heat) systems including combinations of same. <br /> To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: <br /> 1. An ETS space heating system listed by UL or some other nationally recognized <br /> testing agency which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. <br /> 2. Purchase load control device from ERMU. <br /> 3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring <br /> installed according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified <br /> electrician. <br /> 4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: <br /> 1. All electric energy consumed by this ETS system at$.0395 per KWH. <br /> 2. This equipment will be energized only between the hours of 11:00 PM and 7:00 <br /> AM. <br /> 3. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system. <br />