Energy Star Appliances Save Energy! A Deal For You!

ENERGY STAR is a government/industry
13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330-0430
763-441-2020
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cost more to manufacture because they
partnership that makes it easy for con-
sumers to save money and protect the envi-
ronment. 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 consump-
tion of natural resources used to generate
electricity. They also may qualify
Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) provides
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 addi-
tional cost is quickly paid for with energy
savings. Watch for products with the
ENERGY STAR Logo to assure the appli-
ance is energy efficient.
Then talk to your dealer or go
ENERGY STAR rebates to our residential electric
customers for the following :
Air Conditioners = Rebate varies depending on
the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER). 14
to 14.9 is $180, 15 to 15.9 is $280 and 16 and
above = $330. ENERGY STAR window air con-
ditioners qualify for a $30 rebate.
Heat Pumps = 14 SEER or higher air-source heat

ENERGY STAR for rebates from your utility. That

reduces the cost of ENERGY
to www.energystar.gov to
find out which appliances and
pump rebates are $150/ton and geo-thermal heat
pump rebates are $200/ton.
APPLIANCE STAR appliances and keeps still
more money in your pocket!
models qualify for rebates from
Elk River Municipal Utilities.
Dehumidifiers = ENERGY STAR dehumidifiers
qualify for a $30 rebate from ERMU.
REBATES ENERGY STAR appliances do
Dishwashers = ENERGY STAR dishwashers
qualify for a $50 rebate from ERMU.

How Much Money Can I Save? Refrigerator = ENERGY STAR refrigerators

target that old Savings with ENERGY STAR appliances
energy guzzler 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 sav-
ings. 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!
qualify for a $50 rebate from ERMU.
Clothes Washers = ENERGY STAR clothes
washers qualify for a $75 rebate from ERMU.
Electric Water Heaters = Water heaters are not
rated by the ENERGY STAR Program. However,
ERMU will rebate $50 towards the purchase of
electric water heaters which have an energy factor
of .91 or higher when used in our Off-Peak Water
Heating Program.
The number of rebates is limited.
Call 763-441-2020 to assure funds
are available. Or better yet, go to
www.elkriverutilities.com for up to
the minute program information!
 Energy Star Rebate Form
Note: Rebates are issued only to
residential electric customers of
Elk River Municipal Utilities.
Appliance Purchased
14 to 14.9 SEER central AC =$180
15 to 15.9 SEER central AC
16 or higher SEER central AC
Room AC
Air-Source Ht. Pump = $150/tn
Geothermal Ht. Pump= $200/tn
Dehumidifier
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Clothes Washer
Electric Water Heater
(On-off-peak program)
Customer Information:
Name________________________
Account #____________________
Address______________________
_____________________________
Phone #______________________
When Would Be A Good Time To Stop By
To Verify The Purchase? AM
DEALER, Complete Back Side!
Return This Form and Sales Receipt To:
Elk River Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330-0430
Must Be Completed By Dealer:
(Or HVAC Contractor)
Dealer Name ____________________
HVAC Contractor QI #____________
Rebate (For AC’s and Heat Pumps)
Salesperson______________________
Address_________________________
=$280 _________________________
=$330
Phone#________________________
= $30
Appliance Information:
Must be filled out to qualify for the rebate!
= $30 Appliance Type __________________
= $50 Make___________________________
= $50 Model #_________________________
= $75 ARI Ref#________________________
(for AC’s and Heat Pumps)
= $50
Energy Star Rated? ____Yes ____ No
Size____________________________
(Tons, BTUs, cu. ft., etc.)
Date Purchased__________________
Installed Address_________________
________________________________
DEALER: Appliances
which are not ENERGY
PM
STAR rated and/or air
conditioners and heat
pumps below 14 SEER do
not qualify for rebates!
How Do I Sign Up?
Your dealer should be able to help you
make a selection that qualifies. Jointly
fill out the attached ENERGY STAR
REBATE FORM, and mail it along with
a copy of your sales receipt to Elk River
Municipal Utilities. If your request is for
an AC or heat pump, include the special
performance application form that the
installer fills out as well. Upon verifica-
tion, we will forward your rebate and our
thanks for doing your part to help save
our planet!
Why is ERMU
Doing This?
We all have an obligation to use our ener-
gy resources more wisely than we have in
the past! This Program is one of several
we are offering to do just that, and con-
tinue 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 prolong-
ing the useful life of existing power
plants and power lines. It makes good
sense from your perspective because now 13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430
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er customers and we both like that!