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The City of Brownton is excited to offer renewable energy choices for residential customers. Today, 25% of your home’s electricity comes from renewable energy, as required by the State of Minnesota. You now have a choice of increasing your renewable energy mix to 50, 75, or 100 percent from renewable sources for only a few extra dollars per month.
Program Benefits for Residential Customers:
Low Cost — From $1 for 50% to $3 for 100% per month
Predictable Cost — Fixed monthly cost
Easy to Sign Up — Call 320-328-5318 or visit www.cleanenergychoice.com/brownton
Easy to Cancel — Subscription is monthly — cancel any time
Clean Energy For Business 2025
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Important information updates:
Building Permits are required for most home improvement projects. Building permits help ensure that your projects meet building code and safety standards. There is a penalty for starting construction without a permit. For permit questions or information call 320-328-5318 or email us at deputyclerk@cityofbrownton.com. Permit forms are available on the Home page of our website under City Services.
Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule (CWR) is a state law that protects residential utility customers from having electric or natural gas service shut off between October 1 and April 30. To protect your service from disconnection you must contact the City of Brownton to make and keep a payment plan that you and your utility agree on.
United Community Action Agency website
Annual Cold Weather Rule Notice/Application Click here CWR Application
Unpaid utility charges may constitute a lien against the property