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6.1f ERMUSR 10-10-2017 Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation&Key Accounts Manager MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: September 12, 2017 6.1f SUBJECT: Staff Update ACTION REQUESTED: None DISCUSSION: • The EV ribbon cutting, and EV/ER Power Your Future brand launch celebration was a huge success. There were 18 display vehicles and over 17 test drives were given by Cornerstone Automotive. We estimate that 95 individuals attended the event to drive and learn about the newest transportation technology. This event was a huge success locally and for the region. The event was attended by representatives from Great Plains Institute, Drive Electric Minnesota, American Public Power Association, and Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association. • Staff is working with Connexus Energy and the Elk River YMCA on another smaller EV event for clients of the YMCA. This is part of a regional effort that Connexus Energy is implementing with other YMCA's in their service territory. The event will be October 25 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Cornerstone Automotive is going to be providing EV's for test drives. • Working with former Connexus residential customers to transition to ERMU programs. Each customer is handled on a one-on-one basis as a result of legacy programs Connexus customers are participating in. ERMU staff works with each customer to transition them into a load management program that ERMU offers. • Gearing up for the 6th Annual Light Up Your Neighborhood Contest. Flyers promoting the event will be sent to out to ERMU electric customers with the October bills. Judging for this year's event will occur December 7— 10, and winners will be announced on December 13. The Star News will publish the participants in the newspaper on December 16 to allow residents the opportunity to go out and view the lights during the holiday season. • Met with the representatives from Iserlohn Germany. We discussed energy efficiency renewable energy and customer choice. We had a great afternoon of touring the city and discussing differences in providing electric service to retail customers. ERMU staff is also researching new meters for installation at some city facilities to allow both cities to compare energy use of similar buildings in 15 minute increments. ATTACHMENT: • Flyer-Light Up the Neighborhood Holiday Lighting Contest Page 1 of 1 101 • • I 1 1 /.411 1 t 1 1 i t 1 ..‘'%, '''''' .›,je...".'L'..,.4›.0. -0-4,' 0 ""\\ 1 H Pre- GRAND PRIZE $125.00 • judsns 3- D 4 •FIRST RUNNER-UP $75.00 .... i ..4.y. Judgingifoti7-10 SECOND RUNNER-UP $5 0.0 0 ,, • . .,+ Hope • $ , Judging 8 „. •:... a . A il • MOST CREATIVE $50.00 7 $. .• :. Winners "- Announced 4= M - *Community Ed. HOPE Award $50.00 "" OFFICIAL RULES You must receive electric service from Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) to participate. The attached form or online registration must be competed and returned to ERMU by November 29th All prizes will be awarded as a credit on your electric bill There will be one winner per category. The Hope Award is judged separately by Community Education so all participants are eligible. I FT) lights are strongly recommended because of their energy efficiency and durability. Please incorporate the use of a timer to help conserve energy. Plea%e make sure your lights are on for the pre-judging and judging days between the hours of'5 pm to 9 p.m. If no lights are on during these dates and times the display will not be scored All participants will receive a small sign to be placed in the yard to identify your home as a contestant tet; iw .., 4 t. i , , Name: Address: Directions (if needed): Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email: ,d-7,) By entering the light contest,you agree to let Elk River Municipal Utilities Elk River publish your address only via newsletter, website, and Elk River Star News Municipal Utilities to encourage the cppgnunity to view participants and contest winners! your neighborhood this year! There is — -.),. something spectacular about sparkling ;.. w , holiday lig is on your home and in your neighborhood. It's time to make a list and check it twice for items you need to decorate your home for the i" sixth annual holiday lighting contest. ' 7' your creativity and bright ideas with your ` _ neighbors by decorating your home and yard. You can use LED lights, animated figures, music, and video to create your holiday masterpiece for all to see. ghlky, lilitiry U LED lights consume 80 to 90 % less energy than incandescent bulbs, and last up to 100,000 hours of operation versus 3,000 hours for incandescent. With the Ef' durable construction of the LEDs you may never need to buy holiday lights again ito 'r e t ` y m, o- %" :;,71,41.1 — #t r ......:.:11..... •. �,. .. J.' • .ate+. t a � ••• r «• a•� •� ' -� Istii CAtEktCY s�wegry x •;v s , 1 p4 4,1* ,.\ 11,34. v lie MAIL 4 V 4 4 FAX Elk River Municipal Utilities 763-441-8099 13069 Orono Parkway PO Box 430 EMAIL Elk River, MN 55330 Mil,. customerservice©elkriverutilities.com .„,,,/•4004%,,,,,, = 0 .