Le Sueur/ Our Communities

The City of Le Sueur is located approximately 30 miles south of the Twin Cities metro area on Highway 169. The city was originally known for the Green Giant company, whose symbol, the Jolly Green Giant, still welcomes visitors and residents to the city on a large billboard. Today Le Sueur is home to several unique industries including Davisco International, a food processor, Le Sueur Inc., a casting and molding manufacturer, and Cambria, a manufacturer of quartz countertops. The Le Sueur Electric Utility Department has been providing the city with electric power since the early 1900's, when a 100 horsepower steam engine was installed. In 1992, Le Sueur and seven other cities joined together to form MMPA.


Energy Education in Le Sueur:
4th grade students of Park and Hilltop Elementary Schools participated in the 2010 “Powering Your Home” poster contest. See participating entries below (winning poster from each class is featured first with text description):

Mrs. Hartmann – Park Elementary
Mrs. Ringen – Park Elementary
Mr. Bigaouette – Park Elementary
Mrs. Luna – Park Elementary
Ms. Frischmon – Hilltop Elementary

Le Sueur Municipal Utilites

Population:

3,922

Address:

228 N. Main Street
Le Sueur, MN 56058

During normal business hours, your call will be answered by Utilities personnel:

(507) 665-3338

During non-business hours, the 24-hour answering service will take your call and notify emergency personnel:

(507) 665-3338

Greg Drent, Electric Utility Director:

gdrent@cityoflesueur.com

Websites:

Services for Utility Customers:

Le Sueur Municipal Utilities invites residential customers to participate in these programs:

Residential Rebates

Rebates are available for qualifying ENERGY STAR® appliances including window air-conditioners, central air-conditioning, dishwashers, refrigerators and clothes washers and for compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Amounts vary depending upon the appliance’s size and energy efficiency. Pick up the form at City Hall or 228 Main Street.

More Information
Appliance (PDF)
Room Air Conditioner (PDF)
Residential CFL (PDF)
Furnace Filter (PDF)
Q.I. Air Source Heat Pump (PDF)
Q.I. Central Air Conditioner (PDF)
Central AC Tune-Up (PDF)

Le Sueur Municipal Utilities invites business customers to participate in these programs:

Commercial & Industrial Lighting and Motors Rebates

Rebates are available for customers who install high efficiency lighting, motors, and variable speed drives. Pick up the form at City Hall or 228 Main Street.

More Information
Lighting Retrofit (PDF)
New Construction Lighting (PDF)
Motor Efficiency (PDF)
VFD (PDF)

Green Power Choice

Green Power Choice is a voluntary program offered to MMPA customers. The program currently offers Hydropower and Wind Power purchased from the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency.

Why Purchase Green Power?

By purchasing green power you support increased reliance on sustainable energy sources, thereby reducing the burning of fossil fuels. Unlike fossil fuels, power generated from sustainable energy sources does not produce harmful emissions. Sustainable energy sources like water and wind are replaced naturally in the environment.

How Does it Work?

Hydropower and wind power are offered in blocks of 100 kilowatt hours for $1.75 per block. You can choose to purchase any combination of wind or hydro blocks. Signing up is easy! Simply fill out the participation form included in your monthly bill.

Green Power Choice Participation Form