5.2 ERMUSR 07-11-2017 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation&Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
July 11, 2017 5.2
SUBJECT:
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the 2017 Utilities Fee Schedule as amended to include hourly fees for public EV
charging.
BACKGROUND:
ERMU was awarded a grant from the American Public Power Association in 2016 to implement
an electric vehicle (EV) charging program focused around new and innovative technologies for
public and in home EV charging. A major component of the grant was the focus on partnerships
with City of Elk River, local businesses, and the EV community. ERMU has implemented Time
of Use Rates (TOU) for the 5 participants in our charging program. On June 23 the installation
and activation of the level two charger in the public parking lot in downtown Elk River was
completed. This site is operational and is open for public charging. Since that time there has been
one customer that has utilized the charger. The customer was connected to the charger for
approximately 45 minutes and received 4.43 kWh in that time.
DISCUSSION:
To facilitate a positive charging experience for the customer, ERMU is proposing two
convenient hourly fees for the public electric vehicle charging station; the fee for the first 3 hours
at $1.00/hour, and after 3 hours increased to $2.50 per hour. The $1 per hour fee will recover the
energy costs associated with maximum charging scenario at summer rates for the unit. The
second fee of$2.50/hour after 3 hours serves as a motivational fee to have people move their
vehicle after it's been charged. The proposed fees would be added to the 2017 Utilities Fee
Schedule.
To celebrate the public role out of the EV charging program, ERMU is planning a ribbon cutting
ceremony and Grand Opening for the new level two charger. The event has been scheduled for
September 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the HRA parking lot downtown Elk River, and also coincides
with National Drive Electric Week. The event will offer members of the community the
opportunity to stop by and learn more about the technology, talk with EV owners, and drive
electric vehicles.
In preparation for the event, staff has been working closely with Prime Advertising to create a
full marketing plan. To date we have created a new logo for the program and are working out the
details of the plan that will include social media, web site information and links, informational
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brochures, and other promotional items to promote the new"EV/ER—Power Your Future"
program.
The Grand Opening will be promoted through bill inserts to ERMU customers and through social
media to the EV community. ERMU staff will leverage the partnership with the City of Elk
River and Energy City to promote the event locally and through the cities social media sites.
Another key aspect to promoting this event will be the local businesses partners. Organizations
that staff have been reaching out to include; Cornerstone Auto, ChargePoint, MNCharging.org,
Plug Share, Drive Electric Minnesota, and others.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Amended 2017 Utilities Fee Schedule
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POWER YOUR FUTURE
Elk River Municipal Utilities
2017 Utilities Fee Schedule
New Residential Electric Connection-Developer-Lot with ERMU water service $475.00
New Residential Electric Connection-Developer-Lot without ERMU water service $575.00
New Residential Electric Connection- Builder $875.00
New Wire Footages over 200'(per foot) $4.00
New Service Frost Trenching(per foot) $5.00
New Commercial&Industrial Electric Connection 50%
Service Upgrades or Additions for Existing Customers 100%
Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee-Existing Transformer $150.00
Minimum Temporary Electric Service Fee-Without Existing Transformer $500.00
Street Light-30'Decorative Pole with 6'Arm and Fixture $1,850.00
Street Light-23' Decorative Pole with Traditionaire Fixture $1,500.00
Security Light-Wood Pole with Fixture $975.00
Security Light-Existing Pole $125.00
Pole Attachment Fee(per pole) $6.50
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Fee(per hour/first three hours) $1.00
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Fee(per hour/after three hours) $2.50
Water Access Charge=Water Connection Charge+Water Availability Charge $3,528.00
Water Connection Charge(Per Plumbing Unit)-Builder $3,183.00
Water Availability Charge(Per Plumbing Unit)-Developer $345.00
Abandoned Water Service $2,500.00
Hydrant Water Sales-Rental(per week) $50.00
Hydrant Water Sales-Units(per 1000 gallons) $4.00
Deposit for 5/8"Hydrant Meter $150.00
Deposit for 2 1/2"Hydrant Meter $I,000.00
Private Hydrant Maintenance Program Monthly Fee $5.00
ADMINISTRATIVE
Administrative Fee for Continued Submission of Checks After No-Check Notice Given $20.00
Billable Cost of Materials Markup 1 5%
Billable Labor Markup 55%
Billable Vehicle/Equipment(per employee per hour) $30.00
Electric Service Disconnect/Trip Fee-Meter Technician $50.00
Electric Service Disconnect/Trip Fee-Line Crew $150.00
Energy Audit $150.00
Meter Tampering Fee $250.00
Meter Testing Fee $50.00
NSF Fee $30.00
Penalty Amount 10%
Photocopies(per page) $0.25
Red Tag Handling Fee $20.00
Water Shut-Off Fee $100.00
Adopted by the Utilities Commission on October 11,2016 under authority per Minnesota Statute 412.361-Amended July 11,2017
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