(A) In order to improve the efficiency of Luverne Municipal Electric Utility's electric distribution system, the customer's utilization equipment shall maintain an average power factor as close to unity as possible.
(B) Some Luverne Municipal Electric Utility rate schedules include a demand charge and a penalty for an average power factor that is less than the prescribed limits. For new services, it is suggested the customer's utilization equipment be designed for operation at a high-power factor or with capacitors that are switched on and off with the equipment.
(C) Luverne Municipal Electric Utility will calculate the power factor as necessary by installing electronic metering capable of determining power factor.
(Ord. 18, Fourth Series, effective 6-24-2021)