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Elk River -.---1 <br /> Municipal Utilities <br /> MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2017 ON THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL PROGRAMS <br /> ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RATES <br /> Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) established service territory. <br /> Applicable:To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers receiving service under <br /> another rate,who add a second meter for any of the following controlled loads: <br /> Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to residential customers only. A dual fuel space <br /> heating system consists of an electric heating system and a secondary non-electric space heating system <br /> both capable of heating the living space at design conditions. Interruptions of the electric heating <br /> system will usually occur for up to 12 hours daily on peak winter days and a maximum of 400 hours per <br /> heating season. <br /> To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide: <br /> 1. An electric space heating system which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay. <br /> 2. A secondary non-electric space heating system capable of automatic start-up and continuous <br /> operation upon interruption of the electric heating system. <br /> 3. Obtain a load control device furnished by ERMU. <br /> 4. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed according <br /> to the applicable electrical codes,and installed by a qualified electrician. <br /> 5. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU. <br /> 6. Radiant heat in the slab of the building qualifies for dual fuel, not electric thermal storage. <br /> 7. Dual Fuel is not allowed in garages, pole sheds, or any structure that does not confirm to the <br /> residential building code. <br /> 8. Exceptions by management approval only. <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: <br /> 1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at$.0602 per kWh. <br /> 2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA). <br /> 3. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for extended <br /> periods of time as stated above. <br /> 4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the electric heating system. <br /> 5. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter. <br /> Electric Thermal Storage(ETS) Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to all ERMU customers. <br /> An ETS space heating system is designed to store heat produced by electricity generated during eight <br /> off-peak hours for use in heating during the remaining on-peak hours daily. Off-peak hours typically <br /> Page 1of3 <br /> 89 <br />