Moorhead Public Service (MPS) would like to acknowledge and thank American Crystal Sugar Company for their participation in energy conservation through MPS’ Bright Energy Solutions^® program. Through the Bright Energy Solutions^® rebate program, American Crystal Sugar Company was awarded $44,580 for electrical improvements that save energy.

Earlier this year, in conjunction with MPS’ Bright Energy Solutions^® program, American Crystal Sugar Company upgraded several of their process motors with variable frequency drives. This upgrade project will save the factory an estimated 863,081 kilowatt hours per year.

Bright Energy Solutions^® is a rebate incentive program offered by MPS in cooperation with MPS’ power supplier, Missouri River Energy Services. Through this program, MPS encourages both residents and commercial businesses to make improvements that result in more energy-efficient homes and buildings. Additional information about this program can be found on MPS’ Web site at www.mpsutility.com or by calling 218-299-5400 and talking with MPS’ Energy Services Manager Dennis Eisenbraun.

MPS would, again, like to thank American Crystal Sugar Company for their participation in this program and their participation in energy conservation. The Moorhead Public Service Commission will recognize American Crystal Sugar Company for their energy conservation efforts at its meeting on December 13, 2011.

MPS is a community-owned utility serving the residents of Moorhead, Minnesota, with electricity and water.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview,

please contact General Manager Bill Schwandt or Energy Services Manager Dennis Eisenbraun.