Olivia/ Our Communities

Olivia is a rural community located 90 miles west of the Twin Cities in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the United States. In 2004, Olivia was designated the Corn Capital of the World by the Minnesota Senate, and Olivia's Memorial Park includes the largest ear of corn in the Unites States. Olivia is home to the world's highest concentration of seed research and processing companies. In 1992, Olivia and seven other cities joined together to form MMPA. Olivia also receives power under a long-term contract with the Western Area Power Administration.


Olivia

Population:

2,570

Address:

City Hall
1009 West Lincoln Avenue
Olivia, MN 56277

Phone:

(320) 523-2361

E-mail:

cityofolivia@olivia.mn.us

Websites:

Services for Utility Customers:

Olivia invites residential customers to participate in these programs:

Olivia’s Annual Residential Energy Conservation Funds for 2010 have been depleted. Customers may begin submitting new residential rebate applications beginning January 1, 2011.

Home Energy Audit

The Home Energy Audit program identifies your home's energy wasters and makes it easy to discover the most cost-effective ways to save energy and money while making your home more comfortable.

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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.

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Olivia invites business customers to participate in these programs:

Olivia’s Annual Commercial Energy Conservation Funds for 2010 have been depleted. Customers may begin submitting new commercial rebate applications beginning January 1, 2011.

Commercial & Industrial Lighting and Motors Rebates

Rebates are available for customers who install high efficiency lighting, motors, and variable speed drives.
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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