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City of <br />~~ <br />Elk <br />River <br />13065 Orono Pkvvp <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />PRESORTED <br />STANDARD <br />U.S. POSTAGE <br />PAID <br />PERMIT NO. 106 <br />ELK RIVER, MN <br />Power to the programs <br />BUSINESSES CAN REALIZE EXTRA GREEN WHEN THEY CONSERVE ON ENERGY USE <br />ess is definitely best when it <br />comes to commercial energy <br />use. Elk River Municipal <br />Utilities (ERMU) and Great River <br />Energy (GRE) are rewarding energy- <br />conserving businesses with powerful <br />programs that offer a variety of rebates <br />and loans. <br />ERMU commercial clients are eligible <br />for many types of rebates including <br />those for installing high efficiency <br />motors, HVAC units, variable <br />frequency drives and various lighting <br />options. <br />In 2007 businesses took advantage of <br />these rebates to the tune of more than <br />$127,000. <br />Commercial customers are also <br />eligible for walk-through assessments <br />which can greatly increase energy <br />saving potential. Billing histories are <br />reviewed and ERMU will suggest <br />other savings programs that businesses <br />would qualify for. <br />Great River Energy offers a new loan <br />fund for energy efficient buildings <br />and LEED (Leadership in Energy <br />and Environmental Design) certified <br />ventures. They will also make zero- <br />interest loans available for efficient <br />equipment within GRE's service <br />temtories. <br />Up to $1 million per project is offered <br />through a LEED certification financing <br />program to assist businesses with <br />the increased costs associated with <br />achieving LEED certification. Those <br />costs can include LEED applications <br />charges and the costs of engineering, <br />architectural work and design. <br />The E3 Fund (Energy Efficient <br />Equipment Fund) offered by GRE <br />is also available to companies. The <br />fund promotes installation of high <br />efficiency equipment that reduces <br />energy consumption. Businesses can <br />qualify for up to $200,000 per project. <br />To find out more about programs <br />offered by ERMU ca11763-441-2020. <br />For more information about GRE <br />loans, contact Tom Lambrecht at <br />763-445-6105. <br />_-- <br />763.635.1040 www. ci.elk-river. mn.us Fall 2008 <br />Twin Lakes Elementary School is an example of aLEED-certified building. <br />