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Finance options: <br /> • $15,000 MPCA grant <br /> • Potential DEED grant <br /> • 30%tax credit—ERMU as non-profit would not qualify—explore options <br /> Vehicles: <br /> • Chevy Bolt—available late 2016 <br /> o All electric <br /> o MSRP$35,000 <br /> ■ $7,500 tax credit available <br /> o 200 miles of range per charge <br /> o Lithium-ion battery <br /> • 2016 Nissan Leaf <br /> o All electric <br /> o MSRP$29,000 <br /> ■ $7,500 tax credit available <br /> o has 3 kW heat pump for heating and cooling interior <br /> o 107 miles of range- using 30 kWh ($1.76 if charged on off-peak rate) <br /> o Lithium-ion battery <br /> Maintenance: <br /> ■ Virtually maintenance free engine—no oil changes <br /> ■ Annual battery report to maintain warranty <br /> ■ Same tire and brake maintenance as other vehicles <br /> o Brakes actually last 2-3 longer than gas car because pressing the break actually <br /> reduces power from the motor,thus slowing down vehicle and reducing wear <br /> and tear on brakes. <br /> ■ Batteries don't typically need replacement, over years they degrade and thus reduce <br /> range available for driving. <br /> o MN winter weather does not damage battery, can slightly reduce range. <br /> o Extreme heat can damage battery—more of an issue in southern states. <br /> o Nissan Leaf battery replacement$4,500(however not typical) <br /> Residential Charging <br /> • Level 1 or Level 2 chargers <br /> • ERMU offers Off-Peak program- interruptible during peak hours. $.0585/kWh <br /> • Can program chargers to NOT charge during peak hours UNLESS they physically push override <br /> button. (Customer would then pay full electric rate). ZEF Energy can provide utility a report of <br /> any overrides. <br /> • Bilateral load control capabilities—frequency regulation <br /> o MISO potentially offer incentives to utility for load control in future <br /> 173 <br />