4.1. ERMUSR 12-13-2011Elk River;
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13069 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330-0430
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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
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Phone: 763.441.2020
Fax: 763.441.8099
TO: FROM:
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. -Utilities Director
John Dietz -Chair
Daryl Thompson -Vice Chair
AI Nadeau -Trustee
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
December 13, 2011 4.1
SUBJECT:
Power Su ly O tions /Resource Plannin U date
BACKGROUND:
In September 2008, Connexus Energy terminated the 10-year rolling "all requirements" power
contract with Elk River Municipal Utilities. In Apri12010, the Utilities Commission authorized
entering into "Phase 1" of a resource planning study with a coalition which includes Central
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (CMMPA) as a participant. In September 2010, the
Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 2" of a resource planning study which
includes the release of a Request For Proposal (RFP). The RFP was issued on November 15,
2010. In May 2011, the Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 2b" of the
resource planning study which will include risk assessment of the proposals. In addition to
working with the Resource Planning Coalition, staff continues to explore other power supply
options.
DISCUSSION:
The RFP analysis has been completed by CMMPA as well as the building of participant specific
resource portfolios. Representatives from CMMPA are in attendance to present Resource
Planning Coalition information to the Utilities Commission for consideration. Also, information
on an opportunity to participate in an upcoming transmission study will be presented.