6.1f ERMUSR 01-14-2020UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter Conservation & Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
January 14, 2020 6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
In the last 30 days, the level two charger located downtown had 14 sessions, and
provided customers with 142 kWh of green energy. The charger in the ERMU/City Hall
parking lot had 8 sessions and provided customers with 194 kWh of green energy. The
DC fast charger at the Coborn11 sessions and provided 132 kWh
of green energy to customers. There was a total of 33 charging sessions and 468 kWh of
energy provided over the last 30 days.
Staff is working with two residential customers that are installing solar photovoltaic
systems on their homes. One installation is almost complete and is approximately 5 kW.
The second system is approximately 8 kW and is just getting started.
The 2019 rebates are almost complete. There are a couple of commercial customers
that are trying to complete their paperwork but it may be pushed to 2020 for
processing. The preliminary customer energy savings is estimated to be 2,882,160 kWh.
Staff is evaluating the utility infrastructure efficiency models provided by the Minnesota
Department of Commerce to capture possible energy efficiency savings from
transformer and distribution conductor upgrades.
Had the initial kick-off meeting with Dave Berg Consulting on January 8 for the cost of
service study for both electric and water. The schedule is to have the study done in the
first quarter of 2020.
Staff has been working with Great Plains Institute and the Drive Electric Minnesota
workgroup on policy positions for the 2020 legislative session. The policy positions
adopted are general in nature and focus on the benefits of electric transportation,
installing additional infrastructure for electric vehicle charging, and incentivizing
purchases at the state level. There is also support for electrifying mass transit in the
urban areas, and school buses.
Delivered approximately 50 energy efficiency kits to local, low-income rental properties.
These kits consist of many items that promote energy efficiency and safety. The most
beneficial items include; LED bulbs, window film for sealing windows, low flow
showerheads, smart power strips, and an LED nightlight.
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