6.1e EMRUSR 10-11-2022UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:FROM:
ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter – Conservation & Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
October 11, 20226.1e
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
In the last 30 days, the level two electric vehicle (EV) charger located downtown had 29
sessions and provided customers with 245 kWh. The level two charger located in front
of the ERMU officehad 12 sessions and provided customers with 187kWh. The DC fast
charger at the Coborn’s fuel station needsa modem upgrade toallow for connection to
the network. The new modem has been ordered and should arrive in fourto eight
weeks. Ultimately staff is exploring options for the replacement of the DC fast chargeras
it will no longer be supported by ChargePoint early next year.
Staff is soliciting bids from vendors for two EV chargers. Staff is also exploring the option
of selling all EV charging stations to a third party that will own and operate them going
forward.
Currently there are fourteen active residential solar PV projects under review or
construction in the ERMU service territory. Staff continues to collaborate with
customers interested in a solar installation on a case-by-case basis.
Staff continues to discuss potential future options for the energy generation facility at
the Elk River landfill. All contracts end as of October 31, 2022.
The National Drive Electric Week event at the Elk River Farmers Market was an
enormous success. ERMU staff and the Energy City Commission handed out 63
marketing bags that contained information on EVs, charging, and the Clean Energy
Choice program. We spoke with many more interested community members that asked
questions and took test drives. Cornerstone Auto Group completed fourteen test drives,
12 of which were in the Ford Lighting and two in the Jeep Wrangler 4XE. In addition to
the ERMU and Cornerstone vehicles, there were 10 EV enthusiasts that brought their
personal vehicles. Models in attendance included multiple Teslas, two VW ID4s, a Jaguar
I Pace, and a Ford Mustang Mach E. There was also a surprising number of questions on
Sparky the City’s electric bike to round out the evening.
Staff continues to work with Tri-CAP and the Elk River HRA on a joint program to provide
energy efficiency and safety loans/grants to Elk River property owners in the urban
services area.
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