Elk River Municipal Utilities Rate Information

While wholesale power costs have been increasing and make up 75% of your electric bill, Elk River Municipal Utilities has been working hard to minimize the increase in costs to customers in this challenging economic environment.  Elk River Municipal Utilities is proud to offer electric retail rates that are competitive when compared to other utilities locally and around the country.

The 2012 rates are:

Residential
Basic Monthly Charge: $9.50
Summer Energy Charge (May-Sep): $0.1249 / kwh
Winter Energy Charge (Oct-Apr): $0.1116 / kwh
Energy Storage Charge (Jan-Dec): $0.042/kwh
Dual Fuel Charge (Jan-Dec): $ 0.048/kwh

Non-Demand Commercial (Demands of 50 kw or less)
Basic Monthly Charge: $16.00
Summer Energy Charge (May-Sep): $0.1199 / kwh
Winter Energy Charge (Oct-Apr): $0.0995 / kwh

Demand Commercial (Demands of 50 kw or more)
Basic Monthly Charge: $50.00
Summer Demand Charge (May-Sep): $15.89 / kW
Winter Demand Charge (Oct-Apr): $11.27 / kW
Energy Charge: $0.0598 / kWh

Dispersed Generation / Interruptible Load Program Credits
Summer (June, July, August): $ 14.00 / kw
Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb): $10.00 / kw
Spring/Fall (Mar, April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov): $6.00 / kw

Water Rates Remain Unchanged
Water rates are to remain unchanged for the third year in a row. The water access charge (the one-time fee paid to connect to our system) will increase from $3,000 to $3,060. This increase was already approved by the commission and adopted into City ordinance with the City's Fee Schedule.

If you have any questions regarding these programs please call Tom Sagstetter 763-635-1332.