2.3 ERMUSR 04-10-2018 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation and Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 10, 2018 2.3
SUBJECT:
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rates
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the revised Energy Management Electric Service Tariff and the Amended 2018 ERMU
Fee Schedule.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the American Public Power Association(APPA) Deed Grant, Elk River Municipal
Utilities (ERMU)proposed implementing Time-of-Use (TOU) rates for public electric vehicle
charging stations. At the time of the installation of the public charging stations, ChargePoint did
not have a platform to support TOU rates. Over the last year ChargePoint has developed this
capability and ERMU is now proposing to implement TOU rates that are very similar to the
rates approved for the Electric Vehicle Charging Program available to customers in their home
or business.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has done market research on other public charging stations in the area. The majority of the
DC Fast charge units have a fixed connection fee of$5.00 per session and an energy rate
between $0.15 and $0.20 per kWh. The Level Two chargers are a bit more diverse in the pricing
structures and range from free (at retailer owned stations)to $2.00 per hour. Currently the DC
Fast and the Level Two charger fees are $1.00 per hour for the first 3 hours and $2.50 per hour
after 3 hours with no separate energy rates per kWh; these fees are currently listed on ERMU's
2018 Fee Schedule.
Staff is proposing new fees that would be composed of a flat connection fee and a separate TOU
energy rate. For the DC Fast charger there would be a connection fee of$5.00 per charging
session, and a$2.00 connection fee per charging session for the Level Two charger. The energy
(kWh) rate for both the DC Fast and Level Two would be billed on a per kWh basis depending
on the time of day, and day of the week. The details for the energy rates and times are illustrated
in the diagrams below.
Monday—Friday Weekends
NOON NOON
5.1310 kWh
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6AM 6PM 6AM 5.0602 kWh 6PM
5.0602 kWh
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MIDNIGHT MIDNIGHT
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The proposed Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rate has been added to the Energy Management
Electric Service Tariff and removed from the ERMU fee schedule.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Revised—ERMU Policy—T.5 —Energy Management Electric Service Tariff
• Amended—ERMU Policy—T.1 —2018 ERMU Fee Schedule
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14,2017 ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL
PROGRAMS;WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PROGRAMS.
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Energy Management Rates
Available:Within Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU) established service territory.
Applicable:To single family residences, non-demand and demand customers receiving service
under another rate,who add a second meter for any of the following controlled loads:
Dual Fuel Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to residential customers only. A
dual fuel space heating system consists of an electric heating system and a secondary non-
electric space heating system both capable of heating the living space at design conditions.
Interruptions of the electric heating system will usually occur for up to 12 hours daily on peak
winter days and a maximum of 400 hours per heating season.
To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide:
1. An electric space heating system which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay.
2. A secondary non-electric space heating system capable of automatic start-up and
continuous operation upon interruption of the electric heating system.
3. Obtain a load control device furnished by ERMU.
4. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed
according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician.
5. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU.
6. Radiant heat in the slab of the building qualifies for dual fuel, not electric thermal storage.
7. Dual Fuel is not allowed in garages, pole sheds, or any structure that does not confirm to
the residential building code.
8. Exceptions by management approval only.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the primary electric heating system at$.0602 per kWh.
2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment(PCA).
3. During peak load conditions, ERMU will turn customer controlled electrical heat off for
extended periods of time as stated above.
4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the electric heating system.
5. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the meter.
Electric Vehicle Charging Rate: This Program is available to all customers of ERMU that own
an electrically powered vehicle used for on road transportation. Charging of the vehicle can
occur any time but will be subject to"on-peak"and"off-peak"energy charges per hour daily. Off
peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM and all other hours are considered "on-
peak".
To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide:
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14,2017 ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL
PROGRAMS;WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PROGRAMS.
1. Electric vehicle charging station that is used for the sole purpose of charging electric
vehicles. This charging station must be 240 volt.
2. Customer is responsible for installation of the additional meter socket in a mutually agreed
upon location.
3. Inspection by a State Certified electrical inspector of all metering equipment and provide
an affidavit to ERMU when completed.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All"On-Peak"electric energy consumed by the electric vehicle charging equipment will be
at the summer rate of$.1370/kWh for the five monthly billing periods of June—October,
and the winter rate of$.1215/kWh for the seven monthly billing periods of November—
May.
2. All"Off-Peak"electric energy consumed by electric vehicle charging equipment will be at
the rate of$.0602/kWh.
3. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment(PCA).
4. This equipment will be available for charging at applicable rates 24 hours per day and is
not subject to any load control strategies.
5. Metering equipment to customer.
6. Final inspection prior to meter activation to ensure only qualified loads are being supplied
through the electric vehicle charging equipment.
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Rate:This rate is available anyone charging an electric
vehicle or plugin electric vehicle at a public electric vehicle charging station owned and operated
by ERMU within the ERMU service territory.All persons must have an active ChargePoint
account or have the capability to create a ChargePoint account prior to utilizing the charginq
equipment for an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.
To charge at the public charging stations customers shall:
1. Utilize their existing ChargePoint account or create a new account using a credit or debit
card prior to charging the electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid.
Formatted:Indent: Left: 0.88", No bullets
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide: l numbering
1. Provide access to public electric vehicle charging stations located in the Elk River
Muncipal Utilities service territory.
2. The chargers will be either level two(240 volt)or DC Fast Charging (480 volt)charginq
equipment.
3. For the level two charging equipment there will be a connection fee of$2.00 per charginq
session.
4. For the DC Fast Charging equipment there will be a connection fee of$5.00 per charginq
session.
5. On-Peak energy rates are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.All On-
Peak electric energy consumed by the electric vehicle charging equipment will be at the
rate of$.1370/kWh.
6. Off-Peak energy rates are Monday through Friday from 11:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. and all
hours on Saturdays and Sundays.All Off-Peak electric energy consumed by electric
vehicle charging equipment will be at the rate of$.0602/kWh.
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14,2017 ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL
PROGRAMS;WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PROGRAMS.
Electric Thermal Storage(ETS)Space Heating Rate: This Program is available to all ERMU
customers. An ETS space heating system is designed to store heat produced by electricity
generated during eight off-peak hours for use in heating during the remaining on-peak hours
daily. Off-peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations
may be central storage fumaces, room storage heaters or slab(deep heat)systems including
combinations of same.
To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide:
1. An ETS space heating system listed by UL or some other nationally recognized testing
agency which can be interrupted by a single 5 amp rated relay.
2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU.
3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed
according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician.
4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by this ETS system at$.0463 per kWh.
2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment(PCA).
3. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off peak hours daily.Additional on-time is
provided on weekend days and holidays.
4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS space heating system.
5. A load control device which will automatically control ETS space heating system during
on-peak hours.
Electric Thermal Storage(ETS)Water Heating Rate:This Program is available to all ERMU
customers. An ETS water heater is designed with extra storage capacity to provide total
domestic hot water needs from electricity consumed only during eight off-peak hours daily. Off-
peak hours typically occur between 11 PM and 7 AM. Qualifying ETS configurations may be a
large single tank, dual tanks plumbed in series, or an electric and non-electric tank plumbed in
series with the electric placed on the cold water side. Electric water heater must have an energy
factor of.91 or more and a minimum of 80 gallons of storage capacity.
To qualify for the special rate,the customer shall provide:
1. An ETS water heating system which can be interrupted directly by a single 30 amp rated
relay.
2. Obtain a load control device from ERMU.
3. Accommodations for a meter and load control device and associated wiring installed
according to the applicable electrical codes, and installed by a qualified electrician.
4. Inspection by a State certified electrical inspector and a representative of ERMU.
5. This rate is not available for hot water use in any production process for Commercial and
Industrial users.
Elk River Municipal Utilities shall provide:
1. All electric energy consumed by the ETS water heater at$.0463 per kWh.
2. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment(PCA).
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MORATORIUM EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14,2017 ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING LOAD CONTROL
PROGRAMS;WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PROGRAMS.
3. This equipment will be energized only for 8 off-peak hours daily.
4. A meter to measure electricity consumed by the ETS water heater.
5. A load control device and meter socket to accommodate the off-peak meter.
Cycled Air Conditioning: This Program is available to all customers served by ERMU who
have central air conditioners. Program participants must allow installation of a utility supplied
load control device so air conditioning demand can be reduced at critical times. This Program is
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The Customer must have a conventional central air conditioner,ASHP or GSHP,of at
least 2 tons capable of being interrupted with a 5 amp relay.
2. ERMU will fumish the load control device and pay to have it installed by a licensed
electrician. Separate metering is not required.
3. The Customer must allow access for installation of the load control device during normal
business hours.
4. The Customer must allow access for load control maintenance and compliance
inspections by ERMU personnel during normal business hours.
5. Customers must agree to allow ERMU or its designee to remotely cycle their central air
conditioner,ASHP or GSHP, off for approximately 15 minutes out of each 30 minute
period at critical peak use times during the cooling season(May through September).
Except for extreme emergencies,duration of said control will not exceed 6 hours per day
and more than 200 hours total per cooling season.
6. Customers who elect to participate in this Program must remain on it for at least one
cooling season or part of the load control installation costs may be assessed to the
customer.
7. Customers with central air conditioners,ASHP or GSHP,that are grossly oversized for
the conditioned space will not be allowed to participate. Such systems do not provide
ERMU sufficient load reduction relief at critical peak use times.
8. The rate is subject to application of the Power Cost Adjustment(PCA).
9. Cycled AC Program participants will receive a$3 per month credit for allowing ERMU to
interrupt their air conditioners as outlined above. Such payments will be provided in the
form of a bill credit during the five monthly billing periods of June—October.
Approved Adopted December 12, 2017
Effective January 1, 2018
Revised April 10,2018
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Elk River Municipal Utilities
2018 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 Vchicic Charging Fcc(per hour/first thrcc hours) $199
Public Electric Vchicic Charging Fee(per hour/after three hours) $250
Water Access Charge=Water Connection Charge+Water Availability Charge $3,633.00
Water Connection Charge(Per Plumbing Unit)-Builder $3,278.00
Water Availability Charge(Per Plumbing Unit)-Developer $355.00
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 $1,000.00
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 15%
Billable Labor Markup 55%
Billable Vehicle/Equipment(per employee per hour) $30.00
Commerical Application Fee $20.00
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 10,2017 under authority per Minnesota Statute 412.361-Amended Apri110,2018
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