6.1e ERMUSR 06-14-2022UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:FROM:
ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter – Conservation & Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
June 14, 2022 6.1e
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
In the last 30 days, the level two charger located downtown had 31 sessions and
provided customers with 320kWh. The level two charger located in the ERMU/City Hall
parkinglothas been repaired, had 2 sessions, and provided customers with 26 kWhlast
month. The DC fast charger at the Coborn’s fuel station had 76sessions and provided
1,213kWh. The charger in the ERMU/City Hall parking lot is still having communication
issues. ChargePoint has created a service ticket and is working to resolve the issue.
Staff is soliciting bids from EV charging vendors for two EV chargers. The DC fast charger
on Highway 169 will no longer be supported by ChargePoint starting in April of 2023, at
which point it will have to be replaced or removed. The second bid is for a level two
charger that would be located at the new field services building in the customer parking
lot.
Currently there are 21 active residential solar PV projects under review or construction
in the ERMU service territory. There is a large commercial solar installation that is being
proposed, but it appears this installation requires sales directly to the retail customer
which is prohibited by MN State Statute 216B.40. Staff will meet with the customer to
determine if the Clean Energy Choice program will fulfill their renewable energy goals.
Staff continues to discuss possible future plans for the energy generation facility at the
Elk River landfill.
The Energy City Commission (ECC) approved new Mission and Vision statements and will
be sending them to the City Council for review andapproval. As part of the strategic
planning overhaul of the ECC, there will be a work session scheduled with City Council to
review possible goals and initiatives that the ECC will work on to benefit the City and
community in the areas of efficiency and sustainability.
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