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Municipal Utilities: Good for All of Us <br /> Municipal utilities serve the community I live in and all across this great <br /> stale of Minnesota.They provide a valuable service not only in power, <br /> water,sewer and refuse amenities they educate,Siandally assist and <br /> protect the environment. <br /> Educating the community is a highlight for municipal utiities.The 21st <br /> century public wants to be involved in preserving the environment and is <br /> eager to learn what they can do to facita le environmental protection. <br /> Municipal Willies provide opportunities for learning at al ages.As an <br /> example in my community; Elk River,there is a learning center available at <br /> the Etc River Landfill to enlighten the public on energy conservation and <br /> facts on recycling and renewable energy. Etc River also has informative <br /> posters,newsletters and community action to support energy stewardship. <br /> Municipal utilities offer financial assistance for the public.This can be <br /> through rebates for purchasing LED light bulbs and Energy Star <br /> appliances.Other firanaal assistance programs amiable in Elk River <br /> (ERMU)indude counseling for family budgeting,Community <br /> Wealherization Program and the Cold Weather Rule program to help low <br /> income families prevent overwhelming issues with utility NI payments. <br /> 139 <br />