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in an environmental and financially responsible manner. As stated before,the Elk <br /> River Municipal provides a variety of classes and programs in categories such as, <br /> renewable energy and electric safety. Along with these programs,these Municipal <br /> utilities provide its community with financial assistance. These financial services <br /> include rebates on lighting, HVAC,motors,and a newer program,established in <br /> 2009,called, "SMART Irrigation." This rebate program cannot only provide a great <br /> way to maintain a healthy plantation but also a way to earn credit. Just by meeting <br /> the criteria needed, our community can earn up to $500 in water credit. The Elk <br /> River municipal offers efficient ways for its community to preserve vital resources <br /> and make money while doing so. <br /> There is no doubt that Elk River has been known as the"Energy City" since <br /> 1997. Elk River earned this title because it portrays a means of efficiently using its <br /> renewable energy products, services, and technologies. With this title comes more <br /> programs to increase the preservation of its community. One of the larger of these <br /> programs is,the Energy City high 5 program,which is one that encourages business <br /> to participate in eco-friendly activities and actions. Businesses can help out in <br /> categories such as waste management, electricity conservation and lighting, and <br /> water conservation. This program allows businesses to do something great for their <br /> business and also the planet. The Energy City provides a means for bringing the <br /> community closer in ways that will help to increase the conservation of our <br /> community,state, and planet. <br /> Overall, Municipal Utilities contribute to their community not only with the <br /> service of great water, electricity,telecommunications,and much more,but also by <br /> 136 <br />