4.2. ERMUSR 05-08-2012Elk River
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River MN 55330
(763)441-2020
UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. -Utilities Director
John Dietz -Chair
Daryl Thompson -Vice Chair
Al Nadeau -Trustee
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
May 8, 2012 4.2
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. hi 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:
In ERMU's research into future power supply, staff has explored a number of potential suppliers
in addition to our current supplier. One of the potential agencies within Minnesota is Missouri
River Energy Services (MRES). A representative from the agency will be providing a high level
overview of their agency, governance, members, resources, and future.
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
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