Anita Municipal Utilities (AMU) is a distribution utility. Electricity is purchased wholesale and distributed to their customers at 4,160 volts then finally stepped down to 120/240 volts before final delivery. A series of 5 generators are maintained both to provide electricity in emergencies and to allow AMU to receive much lower wholesale rates. As AMU is a not-for-profit entity these savings translate into lower rates for their customers.
Wholesale power for AMU is provided from a combination of sources designed to keep costs as low as possible. Most of their electricity comes from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) which maintains a series of hydro-electric generating stations along the Missouri River. The balance of their requirements through December 2003 is supplied by MidAmerican Energy Company (MEC) . A new 5-year agreement with AmerenEnergy will provide this supplemental power beginning in January 2004. All power is delivered to AMU at 34,500 volts through transmissions lines owned by Interstate Power and Light Company and operated by the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO). AMU maintains its own substation to convert the 34,500 volt power down to 4,160 volts used by their distribution system.
AMU purchases wholesale power through a group of cities known as the Resale Power Group of Iowa (RPGI). Power is purchased at an “interruptible” rate meaning that AMU must stop taking power if loads go high enough to cause problems to their supplier. Power purchased in this manner comes at a substantial discount as long as enough generation is maintained to pull the City load during peak times.
Standard single phase residential electric service is provided at 120/240 volt, 200 amps installed and maintained to the point of metering. For new homes and major remodels this is an underground service if possible.

Anita Municipal Utilities (AMU) provides water service to the residents of Anita from 3 wells located near the Anita Schools. Treatment includes chlorination and the addition of fluoride as well as a sequestering agent. The system of 4, 6 and 8 inch mains are also used to provide fire protection and a water station where farmers can purchase water.
The standard residential service connection consists of a 3/4” copper line from the main to the meter. Standard meter is a 3/4’ X 5/8” service meter. New customers must install their own service line from the main to the meter but AMU then maintains the line from main to curb stop. Unusual service requests may require an aid in construction.

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20.00 Reconnection fee (before 4:30pm)
50.00 Reconnection fee (after 4:30pm)

Flat fee to reconnect electric, water, or both. One free reconnect per calendar year per
  non-delinquent account if requested.

Each account receives one automatic penalty forgiveness per year.

Electric deposits are equal to the highest actual or estimated monthly bill of the last 12 months.

Water/Sewer deposits are equal to a 90 day average.

Meter deposits are refunded after 12 consecutive on-time monthly payments.

Residential deposits may be waived with proof of good payment history.

Public Authority is billed at the Commercial rates.

A one and one-half percent penalty is added after the twentieth of each month to all past due balances. Minimum monthly penalty on water service is $5.00

Other charges may apply when not using a standard 3/4” water service and/or meter.

Partial payments received by AMU toward monthly utility bills will be credited proportionately to the separate utility funds unless specifically requested otherwise.

Even-Pay (Budget Billing) is available to all customers.

Automatic withdrawal is available to customers who bank at either Rolling Hills Bank & Trust or First National Bank, both in Anita.

Anita Municipal Utilities (AMU) offers their customers several payment options. For those who have a hard time making payments during regular office hours, AMU maintains a drop box next to the front door where payments may be left at any time. They also offer an “auto-debit” program where payments may be deducted from a customers bank balance automatically on the 10th of each month. At present they can only do this for customers who bank at either Rolling Hills Bank & Trust or Union National Bank. For customers who like to even out their utility bills AMU also offers an “even-pay” program (known elsewhere as Budget Billing or Level Payment).

AMU's rebate programs provide financial incentives for customers who choose energy efficient heating and/or cooling systems for either new construction or when retrofitting older systems. The following options are available:

Option 1: Resistance Electric Heating Rebate includes all permanently installed electric space heating such as electric furnace, ceiling cable, baseboards, cove, etc. which is used as the primary heating system. It is available for all new homes or businesses and for retrofits if replacing natural gas or propane systems. The rebate is $10.00 per KW installed up to a maximum of $250.00.

Option 2: Heat Pump Efficiency Rebate includes air to air, water source, ground loop or earth-coupled systems 12 S.E.E.R. or greater which IS used as the primary heating system. It is available for all new homes or businesses and for retrofits if replacing natural gas or propane systems. The rebate is $10.00 per cooling ton up to a maximum of $450.00.

Option 3: Ground Loop Grant applies to ground loop systems also called geothermal or earth-coupled heat pump systems which require the installation of pipe loops, either in vertical wells or horizontal trenches. The grant is $500.00 and may not be used in conjunction with option 2.

Option 4: Electric Water Heater Rebate may be applied to minimum 30 gallon electric water heaters installed in new homes or businesses or retrofits replacing natural gas or propane water heaters. Rebate is $50.00.

All Rebate programs require prior authorization by AMU and will be paid upon inspection by AMU after installation.

The Anita Municipal Utilities (AMU) is a subdivision of the City of Anita and is governed by a 3 member Board of Trustees appointed by the City Council from a list of candidates submitted by the Mayor. Trustees are appointed to 6 year terms with one new appointment every odd numbered year. The present Trustees are:

Board of Trustee meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 am at the utility office, 828 Main Street. Visitors are welcome and should notify AMU ahead of time if they wish to add an item to the monthly agenda.
AMU provides electric and water services to customers in their service territory as well as meter reading/billing/collections for the Cities sewer utility.