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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
ERMU Commission
FROM:
Michelle Canterbury – Executive Administrative Manager
MEETING DATE:
May 11, 2021
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) will be holding their Annual Summer
Conference August 16-18 at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. While they are still
working on program details, it’s highly recommended that we reserve rooms for those
planning to attend. The tentative schedule can be found on MMUA’s website at:
https://www.mmua.org/event/summer-2021.
• Per the Governance Policy G.3e General Manager Performance Planning and Evaluation
and consistent with Governance Policy G.3d Monitoring Performance of the General
Manager, the Commission conducts a formal evaluation of the General Manager during
the second quarter of each fiscal year. Theresa Slominski’s performance evaluation will
be conducted during a closed session at the June 8, 2021 commission meeting. An email
invitation with the link to the performance evaluation will be sent out next week.
• The Communications Department has been working on marketing materials and a new
page on our website featuring heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) rebates.
Flyers to promote the HVAC rebates and a brand new WIFI thermostat rebate will be
going out with the May bills. Attached are copies of the bill inserts.
• April and May social media posts will feature a variety of topics including: Drinking
Water Week, Earth Day – honoring participants of the Clean Energy Choice Program,
spring cleaning for energy savings, recognition of the Tom Bovitz Memorial Scholarship
Award winner, and announcements such as upcoming commission meeting dates and
the water operator career opportunity.
• Members of the Administration Department met April 21 to establish a plan and
schedule to complete the Governance Policy Manual Initiative. This will involve
reviewing the policies that were transferred over during the separation of manuals and
updating if necessary, formatting the polices, and creating any new policies that were
identified.
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• Tony Mauren attended the Minnesota Municipal Clerks Institute (MMCI) May 3-7 which
was held virtually. The MMCI, which is offered through St. Cloud State University, is a
three-year continuing education program leading to professional accreditation.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Bill Insert – HVAC Energy Efficient Rebates
• Bill Insert – WIFI Thermostat Rebates
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A WiFi thermostat offers temperature control, in-depth reporting, alerts, and energy savings all at the touch of a
button. If that weren’t reason enough to upgrade, ERMU is offering residential electric customers a $25 rebate
toward the purchase of your WiFi thermostat.
Customers applying for a rebate should complete the application on the opposite side. Rebates will given in the
form of a credit on your utility bill. Be sure to research which thermostat will be compatible with your heating and
cooling system. Customers are eligible for two rebates per service address. Please complete one application for
each thermostat
Control
Efficiency
Assistance
Ease
BENEFITS OF A WIFI THERMOSTAT
Comfort
WIFI THERMOSTAT REBATES
WiFi thermostats let you
program and control your
heating and cooling system.
Easy to use applications on
your smart devices keep you
connected anytime, anywhere.
Proper usage of these types
of thermostats can reduce
energy costs by up to 20%.
Users receive service notifications
and filter change reminders to keep
their system operating smoothly.
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Name Account #
Address
City State Zip
Phone Email
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Brand/Manufacturer Model #
Primary Source of Heat Gas Electric Other Installation Date
Central Air Conditioning Yes No
I certify that my thermostat has been installed at the address listed above, and that this address represents a valid utility account.
Signature Date
APPLICATION INFORMATION
• This rebate is for the purchase of a WiFi compatible thermostat. If the thermostat does not have WiFi capability,
it does not qualify for this rebate.
• Applicant must be an ERMU residential electric customer to qualify for this rebate.
• Customer is eligible to receive two rebates per service address. Complete one application for each thermostat.
• Customer must submit a copy of the receipt that provides the unit’s model number.
• Rebates will be given in the form of a credit on the utility bill.
• Submit the completed rebate application and a copy of the receipt to ERMU by mail or email at
customerservice@ermumn.com.
WIFI THERMOSTAT REBATES
BEFORE YOU BUY
• Research which WiFi thermostat will be compatible with your existing heating and cooling system.
• If you are unsure about properly installing your WiFi thermostat, contact an HVAC contractor.
• WiFi thermostats can only control one system at a time. If you have multiple zones or systems, you will need to
purchase multiple thermostats.
• Access to a strong wireless internet signal is required to operate the thermostat.
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