6.1e ERMUSR 12-13-2022��i
Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Tom Sagstetter— Conservation & Key Accounts Manager
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
December 13, 2022
6.1e
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• In the last 30 days, the level two electric vehicle (EV) charger located downtown had 48
sessions and provided customers with 384 kWh. The level two charger located in front
of the ERMU primary office had 15 sessions and provided customers with 235 kWh. The
DC fast charger at the Coborn's fuel station needs a modem upgrade to allow for
connection to the network. Staff has reached out again to ChargePoint to understand
why the new modem has arrived but we are waiting for the work to be dispatched. The
response was, "Thank you for reaching out, I have asked for an update. This is up to a
third party that makes this station. Currently I don't have an update due to supply
shortage and delays. I will see if I can get a new ETA."
• Currently there are nine 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 presented at the Minnesota Real Estate Journal Energy Summit Conference on
November 13. The panel discussed energy efficiency, rebates, grants, and funding for
efficiency upgrades, as well as the growing interest in large scale (> 40kW) solar PV
installations on commercial rooftops. There were approximately 80 attendees and there
was a great question and answer session after the panel presentation.
• ERMU and City staff continue to work with Tri-Cap on the housing rejuvenation program
for homeowners and property managers that have properties that could use energy
efficiency and cosmetic upgrades. The program will be supported by rebates, grants,
and a low interest loan option depending on qualifying criteria.
• Energy City Commission (ECC) has selected a new Chair (Casey Mahon) and Vice Chair
(Vern Iverson). The ECC will be presenting three initiatives that were identified in the
recently completed strategic planning process at the City Council work session on
February 6.
• Staff continues to work with the Initiative Foundation on a possible EV Event to be
hosted in Elk River.
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