6.1d ERMUSR 04-08-2025Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Tony Mauren — Governance & Communications Manager
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 8, 2025
6.1d
SUBJECT:
Staff Update
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
DISCUSSION:
• The bill inserts for April 2025 are a new approach to the Clean Energy Choice certificates
that had been sent out to individuals participating in the program in years past. This
year we are aggregating the data (for residential and commercial programs respectively)
and providing it to all customers. This also provides an opportunity to promote the
program for those who may be interested in participating.
• In addition to the bill insert topic, social media posts this month feature the commission
meeting notice, National Safe Digging Month, Severe Weather Awareness Week, AC
Tune Up Rebates, Lineworker Appreciation Day, irrigation controller rebates, and more.
• On April 2, members of the State Records Retention Task Force met to discuss proposed
updates to the General Records Retention Schedule for Minnesota Cities. Tony
presented findings on the application of public safety records retention and state
statute's impact on the schedule. The group will meet again in May to discuss further
and ultimately submit proposals to the state records review board.
• Tony attended the Municipal Clerk & Financial Officers Association of Minnesota's
annual conference March 19-21, in Brooklyn Center. This year offered great sessions on
emergency management planning, data requests/records management, Al, and
apprentice programs. Thanks to the Commission for these continuing opportunities to
advance industry knowledge and skills, staff looks forward to applying them!
• The communications team is happy to report that 11 scholarship applications were
received this year using ERMU's new scholarship form! ERMU's new scholarship
program will award up to two students with a $1,000 post -secondary education
scholarship. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance for those who
plan to further their education towards a career in water, electric, or conservation
fields. The scholarship committee will review the applications and select the winner(s)
by May 1.
• Elk River Municipal Utilities, in partnership with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities
Association, is offering a FREE OSHA -approved training on Chemical Hazards and Hazard
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Communication on Tuesday, April 29. Registration is now open! If anyone you know
might be interested in this FREE opportunity, please share the details listed below.
o Session 1 60-minute main session: Learn the basics of working safely with
hazardous chemicals and how to protect yourself from chemical hazards.
o Session 2 Advanced train -the -trainer session (optional): Designed for
business owners and supervisors to understand their responsibilities and
meet OSHA expectations.
o Location: Elk River Municipal Utilities Field Services Building
1435 Main Street, Elk River, MN
o Date/Time: Tuesday, April 29
o Session 1 (main session for all): 9:00 a.m. —10:00 a.m.
o Session 2 (optional advanced session for business owners/supervisors): 10:15
a.m. — 11:15 a.m.
o Click hereto register or contact jfoss@ermumn.com for more information.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Bill Insert — Clean Energy Choice Residential
• Bill Insert — Clean Energy Choice Business
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This certificate recognizes the households in ERMU's service territory that participated in the
Clean Energy Choice program, collectively using 4,175,903 kWh of renewable energy in 2024.
Their combined reduction of emissions is equivalent to:
Driving 9,123,990 miles in Electricity use in 656 Charging 226,822,353
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This certificate recognizes the businesses in ERMU's service territory that participated in the
Clean Energy Choice program, collectively using 10,751,968 kWh of renewable energy in 2024.
Their combined reduction of emissions is equivalent to:
Driving 23,492,127 miles in Electricity use in 1,690 Charging 584,014,207
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