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How Do I Sign Up?

Appliance dealers understand the ENERGY STAR Program and/or SEER ratings and should be able to help you make your qualifying selection. Once made, jointly fill out the attached ENERGY STAR REBATE FORM and drop it off or mail it along with a copy of your sales receipt to Elk River Municipal Utilities. Upon verification, we will forward your rebate with our thanks for doing your part to save the planet!

The number of rebates is limited. Call 441-2020 to assure funds are available. Or better yet, check this page for up to the minute program information!

Why is ERMU Doing This?

We all have an obligation to use our energy resources more wisely than we have in the past! This Program is one of several we are offering to do just that, and continue to bring you competitive rates. Purchasing ENERGY STAR appliances makes good sense from an environmental perspective because they conserve our natural resources. It makes good sense from the utility perspective because both energy and demand are reduced prolonging the useful life of existing power plants and power lines. It makes good sense from your perspective because now you can keep a larger portion of that paycheck in your pocket. That makes happier customers and we both like that!

Energy Star Appliances Save Energy!

ENERGY STAR is a government/industry partnership that makes it easy for consumers to save money and protect the environment. Appliances that are ENERGY STAR rated save in two ways. They use less energy to perform the same task as standard appliances. That means you save on your electric bill, and you help reduce consumption of natural resources used to generate electricity. They also may qualify for rebates from your utility. That reduces the cost of ENERGY STAR appliances and keeps still more money in your pocket! ENERGY STAR appliances do cost more to manufacture because they come with more sophisticated controls, use more efficient motors, and are built with more energy efficient features than standard models. But they’re worth it – the additional cost is quickly paid for with energy savings. Watch for products with the ENERGY STAR Logo to assure the appliance is energy efficient. Then talk to your dealer or go to www.energystar.gov to find out which appliances and models qualify for rebates from Elk River Municipal Utilities.

How Much Money Can I Save?

Savings with ENERGY STAR appliances will vary depending on usage. The U.S. Government began a program of labeling various appliances with Energy Guides several years ago. These Guides indicate annual operating costs assuming a national average use and cost per kilowatt-hour. While Elk River Utilities’ rates are lower than the national average, these Guides will give you an idea of savings you can expect. ENERGY STAR refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and window air conditioners use 15% less energy. ENERGY STAR dishwashers use 25% less energy, and ENERGY STAR clothes washers use up to 50% less energy than standard models. By using these percentages and information from the Energy Guides, you can estimate your annual savings. When shopping for an air conditioner, be sure to ask about the seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER). The minimum for a central air conditioner rebate is now 14 SEER. Heat pumps are also rated by this method. The higher the SEER, the less it costs to operate!