Elk River Municipal Utilities | Electric & Water | Customer-Owned Utility

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Welcome to Your Comfort Zone

There is a reason why more and more homeowners are making the switch to WiFi thermostats, and ERMU just made it easier with a $25 rebate.

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Call Before You Dig

Before you put that shovel into the ground for your next outdoor project, stay safe and remember to call 811 prior to digging to have the underground utility lines marked.

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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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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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Electric Vehicle Charging Program

Elk River Municipal Utilities offers an EV charging program that features an affordable time-of-use rate.

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Start / Stop / Transfer

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View Programs & Rebates

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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.

Residential
Commercial

Manage Your Account

Manage Your Account

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

Rates/Fee Schedule

Rates/Fee Schedule

View or download the current rates and fee schedule and contact us with questions.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

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

Residential Rebates

Residential Rebates

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

Commission Info

Commission Info

Meet the ERMU commissioners; view agendas and meeting minutes.

Contact

Contact

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

Garbage & Recycling

Garbage & Recycling

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

Beware of Utility Scams

Beware of Utility Scams

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

Manage Your Account

Manage Your Account

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

Rates/Fee Schedule

Rates/Fee Schedule

View or download the current rates and fees schedule and contact us with questions.

Commercial Rebates

Commercial Rebates

ERMU offers rebates for commercial equipment, including LED lighting and HVAC.

Commission Info

Commission Info

Meet the ERMU commissioners; view agendas and meeting minutes.

Contact

Contact

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

Water Service Agreements

Access and download water connection agreements for new construction.

Builder / Contractor

ERMU provides resources and information for builders and contractors.

Electric Service Agreements

Access and download electric service agreements for new construction.

Featured News

Annual Report: Facing Challenges, Finding Solutions

Annual Report: Facing Challenges, Finding Solutions

In 2020, as the community's reliance on electricity deepened with remote learning and work, and an emphasis was placed on handwashing,…

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ERMU Field Services Building Expansion Project

ERMU Field Services Building Expansion Project

ERMU would like to provide details on the construction project occurring at our field services site near the Lake Orono Dam. The…

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ERMU Announces 2021 Scholarship Winner

ERMU Announces 2021 Scholarship Winner

ERMU is proud to announce that Karl Pederson is the recipient of the 2021 Tom Bovitz Memorial Scholarship awarded in partnership with…

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6/1/21

ERMU Celebrates 106th Anniversary in June

On June 1, 1915, F.D. Waterman incorporated the Elk River Power & Light Company, the first step in providing electricity ...

5/17/21

Energy Assistance Available

As many of our customers continue to feel the impact of COVID-19 and the quarantine, we want you to know that there is still ...

5/17/21

Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Make the Cut

Cordless electric walk-behind lawnmowers certainly give more flexibility than their corded cousins, but how do they compare with g...