Residential Rebates

ERMU offers a variety of residential rebates designed to help customers reduce energy usage and save money.

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Introducing SmartHub

Manage your ERMU account from your computer, smartphone, or tablet with SmartHub, our online account management and payment tool.

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Clean Energy Choice Program

The Clean Energy Choice Program offers residential customers a low-cost way to support renewable energy and the environment.

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Cold Weather Rule Information

The Cold Weather Rule is in effect from October 1 through April 30. The rule is designed to protect customers, under certain conditions, from being disconnected in the winter months.

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Services for Our Community

Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) provides electric and water services to Elk River and parts of Otsego, Dayton, and Big Lake Township.
We are public power and water, owned by those we serve and governed by members of our community.

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Manage Your Account

Manage your ERMU account from your computer, smartphone, or tablet with SmartHub.

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Financial Assistance

ERMU customers may be eligible for energy assistance offered through local agencies.

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Residential Rebates

ERMU offers residential rebates to help customers reduce energy usage and save money.

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Commission Info

Meet the ERMU commissioners; view agendas and meeting minutes.

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Contact

We want to hear from you. View our location, office hours, phone number, and more. 

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Garbage & Recycling

Find helpful information regarding the collection of residential garbage and recycling. 

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Beware of Utility Scams

Learn how to spot and avoid utility billing scams with tips and reminders from ERMU. 

Featured News

Request for Bid - 4/0 Wire

By Tony Mauren • October 12, 2026
PROJECT: 4/0 Wire Bid Elk River Municipal Utilities, Elk River, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids until 2 :00 P.M. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Request for Bid - 1/0 Wire

By Tony Mauren • October 12, 2026
PROJECT: 1/0 Wire Bid Elk River Municipal Utilities, Elk River, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids until 2 :00 P.M. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Request for Bid - Treatment Plant 7 Modifications

By Jenny Foss • October 9, 2026
PROJECT: Treatment Plant 7 Modifications  Elk River Municipal Utilities, Elk River, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Request for Bid - 4/0 Wire

By Tony Mauren • October 12, 2026
PROJECT: 4/0 Wire Bid Elk River Municipal Utilities, Elk River, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids until 2 :00 P.M. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Request for Bid - 1/0 Wire

By Tony Mauren • October 12, 2026
PROJECT: 1/0 Wire Bid Elk River Municipal Utilities, Elk River, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids until 2 :00 P.M. Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Hands holding a notepad that says

Request for Bid - Treatment Plant 7 Modifications

By Jenny Foss • October 9, 2026
PROJECT: Treatment Plant 7 Modifications  Elk River Municipal Utilities, Elk River, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

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