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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2017 ON THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL PROGRAMS ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES Energy Management Program Rates Available: Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory. Applicable: To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers receiving service under another rate, who add a second meter for any of the following controlled loads: Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to residential customers only. A dual fuel space heating system consists of an electric heating system and a secondary non- electric space heating system both capable of heating the living space at design conditions. Interruptions of the electric heating system will usually occur for up to 12 hours daily on peak winter days and a maximum of 400 hours per heating season. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. An electric space heating system which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. 2. A secondary non-electric space heating system capable of automatic start-up and continuous operation upon interruption of the electric heating system. 3. Obtain a load control device furnished by ERMU. 4. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician. 5. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. 6. Radiant heat in the slab of the building qualifies for dual fuel, not electric thermal storage. 7. Dual Fuel is not allowed in garages, pole sheds, or any structure that does not confirm to the residential building code. 8. Exceptions by management approval only. Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: 1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at$.0602 per kWh. 2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). 3. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for extended periods of time as stated above. 4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the electric heating system. 5. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter. Electric Thermal Storage (ETS) Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to all ERMU customers. An ETS space heating system is designed to store heat produced by electricity generated during eight off-peak hours for use in heating during the remaining on-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be central storage furnaces, room storage heaters or slab (deep heat) systems including combinations of same. To qualify for the special rate, the customer shall provide: 1. An ETS space heating system listed by UL or some other nationally recognized testing agency which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. 118