4.1. ERMUSR 07-17-2012 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. —General Manager
John Dietz—Chair
Daryl Thompson—Vice Chair
Al Nadeau—Trustee
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
July 17, 2012 4.1
SUBJECT:
Power Supply Options/Resource Planning Update
BACKGROUND:
In September 2008, Connexus Energy terminated the 10-year rolling "all requirements"power
contract with Elk River Municipal Utilities. In April 2010, 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 June 26, Commissioner Al Nadeau and I attended a Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
(MMPA)board meeting and will be attending their annual meeting on July 24. On July 11, Staff
attended a Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(SMMPA) board meeting. Staff looks
to attend a Missouri River Energy Services (MRES)board meeting in the near future. Staff has
previously attended CMMPA annual meetings. The purpose for attending these meetings is to
get a feel for the type and functionality of their governing bodies. An update will be provided at
the meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
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