6.1f ERMUSR 07-11-2017 '4 -
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Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation& Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
July 11, 2017 6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• The level two charger has been installed and we are working on promoting it through
online networks including Plugshare.com and ChargePoint.
• Attended a Drive Electric Minnesota meeting in Minneapolis. This is a group of utilities
and non-governmental organizations that are working to promote electric vehicles and
charging infrastructure in Minnesota. Participants in the organization include Xcel
Energy, Connexus Energy, Great Plains Institute, Fresh Energy, Center for Energy and
the Environment, and many others. Our Fleetcarma study is interesting to them since they
have identified city fleet vehicles as a great way to promote the technology.
• The cycled air conditioning transition plan will begin in July. Customers participating in
the program will receive a letter explaining the transition away from direct load control to
behavior based programs. Included with the letter will be a flyer promoting the benefits
of WIFI programmable thermostats and a rebate application for$25 towards the purchase
of one. Customers that choose to take advantage of the thermostat rebate will be removed
from the program once the rebate has been applied to their account, and will receive no
additional monthly bill credits from that point forward.
• Completed the filming of a video to help customers figure out where and how they use
energy in their home using the ERMU electric meter. This video is being developed to
provide a resource for customers to determine what appliances and habits have the
greatest impacts on their energy use. The video is in currently in the editing stage.
• Attended the 25 Anniversary gathering for Fresh Energy. Fresh Energy is focused on
environmental advocacy and does a great deal to promote energy efficiency and
renewable energy. They are a strong voice in the state and there was a great turnout at the
event. Fresh Energy is a great supporter of EVs.
• Participated in a panel discussion at the League of MN Cities conference in Rochester,
MN. We spoke on the benefits of Climate Smart Municipalities and the value of learning
from what Germany has accomplished and why they have accomplished it. Energy
independence is a big driver for many policy and cultural decision.
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