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Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities COMMISSION POLICY <br /> Section: Category: <br /> Governance Delegation to Management <br /> Policy Reference: Policy Title: <br /> G.4o Environmental Stewardship <br /> PURPOSE: <br /> With this policy,the Commission sets forth its expectations for the General Manager <br /> concerning ERMU's environmental stewardship. <br /> POLICY: <br /> ERMU will make decisions and manage its operations with appropriate consideration of the <br /> environmental consequences and will encourage and enable customers to make wise use of the <br /> utility services that ERMU provides.Consistent with this general statement and as allowed by the <br /> Commission through the approved business plan and budget,the General Manager shall develop <br /> and implement policies,procedures,and programs that: <br /> 1. Provide customers with educational materials,programs,products, and other resources that <br /> promote and support the efficient consumption of energy and water. <br /> 2. Ensure that ERMU facilities are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in <br /> compliance with applicable environmental laws,regulations, and permit requirements. (See <br /> Legal&Regulatory Compliance Policy). <br /> 3. Contribute to the visual appeal of the ERMU service area by maintaining and,where prudent <br /> and cost effective,enhancing the appearance of its facilities. <br /> 4. Support those customers who desire to produce on their premises,purchase from ERMU,or <br /> sell to ERMU electricity that is derived from recognized renewable resources.Note: ERMU <br /> will negotiate renewable energy customer contracts in good faith with the assistance of the <br /> Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(MMPA)and within the legal imitations of ERMU's <br /> contracts with MMPA, and consistent with state law. <br /> 5. Minimize the waste produced from its operations and reuse or recycle its waste products <br /> where prudent and cost-effective. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br /> 43 <br />