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ENERGY STAR is a government/industry cost more to manufacture because they Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) provides
partnership that makes it easy for con- come with more sophisticated controls, use ENERGY STAR rebates to our residential electric
13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430 sumers to save money and protect the envi- more efficient motors, and are built with customers for the following :
Elk River, MN 55330-0430
763-441-2020 ronment. Appliances that are ENERGY more energy efficient features than standard Air Conditioners = Rebate varies depending on
www.ElkRiverUtilities.com STAR rated save in two ways. They use less models. But they’re worth it – the addi- the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). 14
energy to perform the same task as standard tional cost is quickly paid for with energy to 14.9 is $180, 15 to 15.9 is $280 and 16 and
appliances. That means you save on your savings. Watch for products with the
above = $330. ENERGY STAR window air con-
electric bill, and you help reduce consump- ENERGY STAR Logo to assure the appli-
2009 tion of natural resources used to generate
electricity. They also may qualify
ance is energy efficient.
Then talk to your dealer or go
ditioners qualify for a $30 rebate.
Heat Pumps = 14 SEER or higher air-source heat
target that old Savings with ENERGY STAR appliances 25% less energy, and ENERGY STAR
qualify for a $50 rebate from ERMU.
Clothes Washers = ENERGY STAR clothes
energy guzzler will vary depending on usage. The U.S.
Government began a program of labeling
clothes washers use up to 50% less energy
than standard models. By using these
washers qualify for a $75 rebate from ERMU.
Electric Water Heaters = Water heaters are not
various appliances with Energy percentages and information
rated by the ENERGY STAR Program. However,
Guides several years ago. These from the Energy Guides, you
Guides indicate annual operating can estimate your annual sav- ERMU will rebate $50 towards the purchase of
costs assuming a national average ings. When shopping for an electric water heaters which have an energy factor
use and cost per kilowatt-hour. air conditioner, be sure to ask of .91 or higher when used in our Off-Peak Water
While Elk River Utilities’ rates are about the seasonal energy Heating Program.
lower than the national average, efficiency rating (SEER). The
these Guides will give you an idea minimum for a central air The number of rebates is limited.
of savings you can expect. conditioner rebate is now 14 Call 763-441-2020 to assure funds
ENERGY STAR refrigerators, SEER. Heat pumps are also
are available. Or better yet, go to
dehumidifiers, and window air rated by this method. The
conditioners use 15% less energy. higher the SEER, the less it www.elkriverutilities.com for up to
ENERGY STAR dishwashers use costs to operate! the minute program information!
Energy Star Rebate Form