6.1f ERMUSR 04-11-2017 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation &Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 11, 2017 6.1f
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• Load management program moratorium letter was delivered to building officials in Elk
River, Big Lake Township, Otsego, and Dayton.
• Staff is drafting a letter that will be sent to all Cycled AC customers notifying them that
the monthly credit will be reduced from $9 ($45 annually)to $6 ($30 annually). We are
also informing these customers that the other load management programs (dual fuel,
storage water heat, and storage space heat are in a moratorium as well. The letter will be
mailed out in April.
• Working with the City to retrieve results from the Fleet Carma data loggers that are part
of the electric vehicle program development and grant from the American Public Power
Association (APPA).
• The charging station at Ralphie's is progressing, but the development of the site is taking
time and the charging stations cannot be installed until the final location of buildings and
parking lots have been determined. Work is beginning on the level two charging station
in the HRA parking lot downtown.
• Worked with Energy City and Smart Municipals to partner in bringing a foreign
exchange intern to the City. The intern is Jonas Scholtz and he is an environmental
engineer. He will work with the City and ERMU on waste water, ground water, landfill
operations, and education on the environmental impacts of recycling, energy efficiency,
and life cycle carbon reductions.
• Working closely with Amanda Bednar to get her up to speed on Energy City projects and
the long term plan and vision. Exploring the option of an ordinance amendment to open
Commission participation to residents and non-energy related businesses in an effort to
get more input from the community.
• Haubenschild farm will be closed for tours this summer. They are in the process of
expanding the operation and due to the heavy construction and equipment being used;
there were safety concerns with continuing to offer the tours during the expansion
process.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Notice - City and Township Building Officials
• Draft Letter - Cycled AC Customers
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Elk River
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway •P.O. Box 430 Phone: 763.441.2020
Elk River,MN 55330-0430 www.elkriverutilities.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES LOAD MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
The following Load Management Programs are Closed:
Cycled Air Conditioning, Dual Fuel, Storage Water Heat, and Storage Space Heat
Dear Sir or Madam:
Effective February 14, 2017, the Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Commission placed direct load
control programs (cycled AC, dual fuel, storage water heat, and storage space heat) on moratorium.
The programs will be closed to new participation, and October 1, 2018, these programs will be
terminated for existing participants. Due to the moratorium, ERMU will no longer be providing
equipment or supporting these programs for new construction or remodel projects. Existing
participants will continue to participate in the program until the termination date or until the customer
account is closed. If there is a transfer in service, the program will be terminated for that address and
will not be available for the new customer.
In an effort to serve our customers better, ERMU will work to develop new and enhanced conservation
and load management programs that will not use direct load control.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ERMU at (763) 441-2020.
Sincerely,
Tom Sagstetter
Conservation and Key Accounts Manager
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Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway .P.O. Box 430 Phone: 763.441.2020
Elk River,MN 55330-0430 www.elkriverutilities.com
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING
CYCLED AIR CONDITIONING CREDITS AND TERMINATION
Dear Sir or Madam:
Effective February 14, 2017, the Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) Commission placed the Cycled Air
Conditioning (Cycled AC) on a moratorium.The Cycled AC program as well as the other direct load
control programs (dual fuel, storage water heat, and storage space heat), will be closed to new
participation. On October 1, 2018, these programs will be terminated for existing participants.
Until the program is terminated, the credit that existing participants will receive for participating in this
program will be reduced from $45/summer to $30. Customers will receive a $6 credit/month during
the billing months of June—October. The reduction in the monthly credit and program moratorium of
the cycled AC and other load control programs is a result of changing technology and costs to upgrade
existing technology, and the changes in wholesale energy markets. Existing participants will continue to
participate in the program until the termination date (October 1, 2018) or until the customer account is
closed. If there is a transfer in service, the program will be terminated for that address and will not be
available for the new customer.
Currently ERMU offers over 20 programs to help customers use energy and water wisely. ERMU will
continue to offer efficiency and conservation programs. ERMU will evaluate new and changes to
existing programs to continue to provide programs that are cost effective but do not depend on direct
load control of customers electrical equipment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ERMU at (763) 441-2020.
Sincerely,
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Thomas J. Sagstetter
Conservation and Key Accounts Manager
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