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Planning toward meeting reliability goals can have a great effect on the cost of the services. <br /> Customers want a utility provider that offers affordable prices. Having an energy infrastructure that <br /> requires less maintenance removes a factor that can drive up the cost of utilities. ERMU uses 594 miles <br /> of electricity lines,81%of which are underground.The choice to use underground power lines comes <br /> with many benefits. Underground lines are less susceptible to damage from weather, and they require <br /> less maintenance.There may be a larger up-front cost for the installation of this type of electrical line, <br /> but it pays off through reduced costs in the long-term. <br /> Another benefit of buried electrical lines is the reduced visual impact on the landscape. One of <br /> the biggest issues concerning us today is the impact humans have on the environment. Irresponsible use <br /> of power and water has the potential to harm.The call to be environmentally friendly has never been <br /> louder.Action will have to be taken to prevent the costly and perhaps irreversible damage to our planet. <br /> ERMU has become a leader in the fight to make utilities safe for the environment. By using renewable <br /> resources,such as wind,solar power and bioenergy, Elk River is toning down the effects of fossil fuels <br /> and the carbon emissions they produce. Equally important is ERMU's initiative to educate its customers <br /> on their energy use and incentivize responsible use of utilities.A recent example is ERMU's Sprinkler <br /> Spruce-Up program,which offers a $50 rebate to the cost of an irrigation system inspection,which could <br /> potentially save thousands of gallons of water per month. ERMU is also educating future customers by <br /> providing opportunities for elementary school students to learn about how their energy is produced and <br /> utilized. Learning more about wise energy and water use will also help customers save money. <br /> Utilities are a resource that many take for granted.We only think about our energy when it <br /> doesn't work, however there are very few minutes in our day when we are not using these valuable <br /> services. Elk River Municipal Utilities stands out from the crowd by reminding us that energy resources <br /> are valuable and should be used wisely to protect the environment and keep costs low. Given the work <br /> ERMU does to provide safe, reliable and cheap utilities, it is no surprise that Elk River has been known as <br /> 2 <br /> 12 <br />