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WINTER 2019/2020 <br />THE CURRENT <br />ERMU HOLDS ELECTRIC RATES FOR 2020! <br />OUR <br />On December 17, the Elk River Municipal Utilities <br />MISSION <br />(ERMU) Commission approved a zero percent <br />electric rates increase for 2020. This means our <br />To provide our customers <br />electric customers will receive service at the <br />with safe, reliable, cost- <br />same price as in 2019, when they saw a historic <br />percent rate decrease from the previous year. <br />water utility services. <br />There were two major factors that allowed us <br />to hold our electric rates for 2020. Through the <br />educate our customers <br />competitive pricing of our wholesale power <br />provider, Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and <br />conscientiously reducing expenditures, we were <br />able to meet responsible operation margins without increasing costs to our customers. <br />services will be provided <br />Public power utilities like ERMU are owned by the communities they serve. Every action we <br />We view working diligently to reach a percent electric rate increase in 2020 as more than <br />a nice thing to provide for the community; it is a part of our commitment to our customers. <br />Updated Water Rates <br />OUR <br />VISION <br />Maintaining community water systems requires ongoing care and upkeep to ensure the <br />2020, customers will see a 1.73 <br />percent annual water cost increase, which results in approximately $5.00 in additional costs <br />those we serve. <br />for the entire year. <br />Beyond upkeep, major water department projects for 2020 include completing the <br />rehabilitation of the Auburn Street Water Tower, as well as the internal painting and <br />external spot coating repairs on the Gary Street Water Tower. <br />OUR <br />VALUES <br />Recycling Calendars and the Recycle Coach App <br />INTEGRITY <br />The 2020 single sort recycling calendars are now available on our website by clicking <br />QUALITY <br />on “Residential,” then “Recycling Calendars” in the QuickLinks section, or by requesting a <br />physical copy from ERMU. <br />COMMUNICATION <br />SAFETY <br />changer with the Recycle Coach app. Get collection <br />COMPETITIVE <br />day reminders and schedule changes, and learn <br />what is recyclable all on your smart phone! Look for <br />Recycle Coach in your app store. <br />177 <br />ERMUMN.COM | 763.441.2020 | 13069 ORONO PARKWAY | PO BOX 430 | ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0430 <br />