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Opt Out Form - Operation Round Up

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Chargewise Enrollment Form

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To receive a Chargewise rebate your EVSE must be enrolled in a load management program. Please contact your cooperative at (218) 429-0432 to get started.
Name(Required)
First Last
Account Number(Required)
Address where EV charger is installed(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone(Required)
EV Make/Model(Required)
Maximum electric range (miles per charge):(Required)
Electric Vehicle Information
Make(Required)
Model(Required)
Year(Required)
VIN Number(Required)
License plate number(Required)
Purchase Date (mm/dd/yyyy)(Required)
Month
Day
Year
Contractor Information
Name(Required)
City(Required)
State(Required)
Rebate is available for the installation of a Level 2 EV charger installed on or after January 1, 2021. The charger must be installed where electricity is supplied by your electric cooperative and controlled on an off-peak rate. Rebate submittal must follow the guidelines as outlined by the cooperative. Your electric cooperative is not responsible for inaccurate information supplied by vendors.
- Rebate amount is up to $500 to offset the cost to install an EV charger controlled on an off-peak rate.
- EV charger must be installed within cooperative’s service territory.
- Additional outlets for your EV that are not off-peak outlets are prohibited when participating in the storage program.
- Fill out this form completely. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
- Include your account number and sign the form.
- Submit completed rebate form and a copy of the electrician’s bill for wiring the charger or outlet within one year of purchase
- Rebate program is subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Member Consent(Required)
I hereby verify the information to be true and complete and agree to the terms and conditions. I understand that by typing my full name and pressing the Submit button, this form submission will be stamped with today’s date and authorized by me as if I had signed my signature.
Member Electronic Signature (Full Name)(Required)

Youth Tour Application

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Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative will be sending a student to the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington DC on June 15-20, 2026. To be eligible, a student must currently be a junior and his/her parent or guardian must be a MLEC member. This trip includes the sites and sounds of Washington DC! Take in culture of all kinds; the Smithsonian, Holocaust and American History museums; historic sites; memorials; and, spend an afternoon on “The Hill”. Complete the online application below or download the Youth Tour 2025 Application Form (PDF)
Student Info
Name(Required)
First Last
Address(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Parent's Name(Required)
First Last
Grade(Required)
School(Required)
Email(Required)
Phone Number(Required)
Have you been to Washington DC? If no, why would you like to go? If yes, why would you like to go again?(Required)
Tell us about yourself, and your involvement or achievements in school and/or in the community:(Required)
Why do you think you would make a good candidate to visit Washington with the Rural Electric Youth Tour?(Required)
If you had a chance to visit with a representative or senator, what issues would you like to discuss?(Required)
What thoughts would you bring back from Washington to your friends and family?(Required)

Heating & Cooling Rebate Form

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Member Information
Name(Required)
First Last
Account Number(Required)
Address where appliance is installed(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone(Required)
Applicant Consent(Required)
I hereby verify the information to be true and complete and agree to the terms and conditions. I understand that by typing my full name and pressing the Submit button, this form submission will be stamped with today’s date and authorized by me as if I had signed my signature.
Member Electronic Signature (Full Name)(Required)
By signing this application, I certify the equipment for which I am claiming a rebate are qualifying ENERGY STAR® rated products and are installed at the address listed above which represents a valid cooperative account.
Equipment Information
Central Air or Air Source Heat Pump Manufacturer
Central Air or Air Source Heat Pump Model Number
ASHP Manufacturer
ASHP Model Number
Tons
SEER2 Rating
Please choose:
- ≥ 8.2 HSPF
- ≥ 9.0 HSPF
ECM Motor Manufacturer
ECM Motor Model Number
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Model Number
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Manufacturer
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Contractor Information
Company(Required)
City(Required)
State(Required)
Installer(Required)
HVACR Contractor ID
or NATE Certification
Rebates are available for Central Air/ASHP, Ductless ASHPs, ECM motors, and GSHPs. Rebate submittal must follow the guidelines as outlined by the cooperative. The cooperative is not responsible for inaccurate information supplied by appliance dealers. Rebates will be issued only for products on the current list of ENERGY STAR-rated products as of the purchase date. ENERGY STAR occasionally removes products from qualifying lists, and the cooperative will not rebate products that have been delisted as of the purchase date or are mislabeled as ENERGY STAR. To verify ENERGY STAR certification for ductless air source heat pumps, visit the Cee Directory website. The rebate program is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call the cooperative to verify the rebate program status. Note: An invoice showing the purchase date, equipment manufacturer, model numbers, and serial numbers along with the AHRI certificate must be submitted with this application.
Rebates:
- $50 for ECM Motor
- $200 per ton for air source heat pumps (ASHP) >1 ton with SEER2 of 14.3 or higher
- $400 per ton for ground source heat pumps (GSHP)
- $50 for Central Air Conditioning
Important:
- Product(s) must be installed within the cooperative’s service territory.
- Incomplete forms will not be processed. Include a copy of the original dated sales receipt(s).
- Submit completed rebate form and a copy of the original sales receipt within 90 days of purchase date
- No rebates will be more than 1/2 the cost of what was paid
- Rebate program is subject to change or cancellation without notice
Submit sales receipt(s)
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Residential Energy Star Products Rebate Form

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Member Information
Name(Required)
First Last
Account Number(Required)
Address where appliance is installed:(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Member Type(Required)
- Homeowner
- Renter
- Landlord
- Builder
- Other
Applicant Consent(Required)
By signing this application, I certify the appliances for which I am claiming a rebate are qualifying ENERGY STAR rated products and are installed at the address listed above which represents a valid cooperative account.
Applicant Electronic Signature (Full Name)(Required)
Equipment Information
Receipt provided(Required)
- Yes
Smart Thermostat Manufacturer
Smart Thermostat Model Number
Dehumidifier Manufacturer
Dehumidifier Model Number
Dryer Manufacturer
Dryer Model Number
Freezer Manufacturer
Freezer Model Number
Refrigerator Manufacturer
Limit 1 refrigerator or freezer per household
Refrigerator Model Number
Limit 1 refrigerator or freezer per household
Recycling of refrigerator or freezer by
Did this rebate influence your decision to buy this appliance?
- Yes
- No
Retailer Information
Retailer/Store Name(Required)
Location(Required)
Rebates are available for the purchase of new ENERGY STAR® rated products purchased on or after January 1, 2025. The purchased products must be installed where electricity is supplied by the Cooperative. Rebate submittal must follow the guidelines as outlined by the Cooperative. The Cooperative is not responsible for inaccurate information supplied by appliance dealers. Rebates will be issued only for products on the current list of ENERGY STAR rated products as of the purchase date. ENERGY STAR occasionally removes products from qualifying lists, and the Cooperative will not rebate products that have been delisted as of the purchase date or are mislabeled as ENERGY STAR. To verify ENERGY STAR certification for appliances and lighting, visit www.energystar.gov. Rebate program is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call MLEC to verify rebate program status and availability of rebates.
Important
- Rebate amount is $75 for Energy Star refrigerator or freezer with recycling or haul away of old refridgerator or freezer. $25 for smart thermostat. $25 for dehumidifier or dryer. The amounts will be applied as a credit to electric account.
- The appliance(s) must be installed within MLEC’s service territory.
- Incomplete forms will not be processed.
- Include a copy of the original dated sales receipt and a dated receipt from the recycler for replacement refrigerator and/or freezer.
- Rebate program is subject to change or cancellation without notice
Include any sales receipt
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MLEC Fiber Internet Agreement

Surge Suppression Application

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This agreement is between Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, hereinafter called Cooperative (Coop), and the member at the stated location. The member acknowledges that he/she understands and agrees to abide by these terms and conditions. The agreement shall automatically be renewed on a month-to-month basis until terminated by either party.
1. Prior to the installation of the surge suppression service, or any Meter Base Surge Suppression Device (MB-SSD), the Coop’s designated representative will inspect the home’s external grounding system to verify that a proper external safety ground exists at the service entrance. If the Co-op’s representative should determine that any of the home’s electrical grounding system or wiring are inadequate for the proper installation of the MB-SSD (s) the Co-op reserves the right to refuse installation until necessary corrections are made.
2. The MB_SSD can only be installed, serviced, or removed by the Co-op’s designated representative. Maintenance work will be done during regular working hours Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
3. Applicant hereby grants the Co-op the right to install and maintain the MB-SSD and appurtenances on the property of the applicant. There is a $10 (plus tax) installation fee. This payment of $10.69 is payable in advance of installation
4. All surge suppression devices including the MB-SSD, which is an integral part of the sealed electric meter, shall remain the property of the Co-op. The design and manufacture of the MB-SSD shall be selected by the Co-op.
5. Service charges for the service will be billed with the consumer’s regular monthly electric bill at the current rate of $3.95 per month plus applicable tax and shall be considered due upon the same date as the electric service bill. If the device is removed either due to non-payment or customer request, there will be a $50 reinstallation charge if the customer requests the device to be re-installed.
6. The service fee for the surge suppression service may be increased as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
7. The member understands these MB- SSD(s) will not protect against direct or indirect lightning strikes beyond the manufacturer’s rated energy diversion capability.
8. It is understood and agreed the applicant accepts the MB-SSD “as is” and the Co-op makes no representations or warranties regarding the performance of the product being provided.
Consent(Required)
As the consumer requesting this surge suppression service, I agree to the terms and conditions of this agreement. I hereby verify the information to be true and complete and agree to the terms and conditions. I understand that by typing my full name and pressing the Submit button, this form submission will be stamped with today’s date and authorized by me as if I had signed my signature.
Consumer's Electronic Signature (Full Name)(Required)
Account Number(Required)
Lineman:
Meter Number
Date of Install (mm/dd/yyyy)
Month
Day
Year

Sales Tax Exemption Form for Electrically Heated Residences

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The 1977-78 Minnesota legislature amended the state sales tax law to exempt the sale of Residential Heating Fuels. For the purposes of the sales tax exemption, a summer home or cabin is also considered a residence. Electricity sold to members who are metered and billed as monthly residential users and who use electricity for their primary source of residential heat are exempt from the sales tax for the billing months of November, December, January, February, March, and April. Where electricity is exempt as a heating fuel all other electricity used through the same meter is also exempt for the six-month period. If you presently use electric energy as the primary fuel source for heating your residence, complete the following and return it to:
- Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, 23483 US Hwy 169, Aitkin, MN 56431
Certificate of Sales Tax Exemption
Your Full Name(Required)
First Last
Account Number(Required)
Applicant Consent(Required)
I do certify that the primary energy used for residential heating at the above account number is electricity. As the occupant and/or owner of this residence I am responsible for the electric bills incurred for this electric account and do hereby request the Minnesota Sales Tax Exemption as provided by state statutes. I also acknowledge that I am responsible to notify Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, 23483 US Hwy 169, Aitkin, Minnesota 56431 if and when electric energy is no longer used as the primary heating fuel. The undersigned hereby claims sales tax exemption for the purchase of electric energy used as the primary fuel for residential heating.
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Powerline Right-of-Way Tree Clearing

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Date (mm/dd/yyyy)(Required)

Account Number(Required)

Name(Required)

911 Address of Tree Cutting:(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

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If you have specific tree(s) in these types of areas you are concerned about, please mark these tree(s) with ribbon or spray paint. Please note any specific information – trim or cut down, how many trees, etc. If no specific instructions are given, the entire tree(s) will be cut down.

Location of tree(s) on property

How are they marked? (ribbon, paint, etc.)

• MLEC will not cut any trees hanging over structures, or any that are not endangering the power lines. • MLEC will not schedule this work. Tree cutting and/or trimming will be completed as time permits. • Upon receiving the completed form, the ROW supervisor reviews and deems if the tree(s) are threatening to cooperative equipment. If denied, the member must seek other options such as a tree removal contractor. We will not schedule this work. Tree cutting and/or trimming will be completed as time permits.

Property Owner Electronic Signature (Full Name):(Required)

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Opt Out Form - Operation Round Up

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Electric Vehicle Information

Contractor Information

Student Info

Member Information

Equipment Information

Contractor Information

Rebates:

Important:

Member Information

Equipment Information

Retailer Information

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Termination & Early Termination Charges

Suspended Service Plan

Other Terms & Conditions

Certificate of Sales Tax Exemption