4.1. ERMUSR 03-20-2012Elk River ~.
Municipal Utiliries
13069 Orono Pazkway • P.O. Box 430
Elk River, MN 55330-0430
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
Phone: 763.441.2020
Fax: 763.441.8099
www. elkriveru[ilities. com
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:
March 20, 2012 4.1
SUBJECT:
Power Su 1 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:
On March 1st, the Resource Planning Coalition held a conference call to discuss updated RFP
numbers. An update will be provided at the Commission meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
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