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{ Demonstration of Energy& Efficiency Developments(DEED)Grant Agreement Elk River Municipal Utilities(ERMU) CG-2036 ERMU Partners with City of Elk River and Local Businesses to Provide Fast EV Charging as Part of Green Step Cities Initiative build utility load and create load control,provide value to customers by providing new,innovative technology,and improve local air quality. The campaign will consist of rebates to ERMU customers for installing 240 volt EV charging stations in their homes as well as reduced charging rates.Advertising through social media,flyers,news stories,the City Cable Channel,and vehicle advertisement wraps will help promote the campaign. ERMU will partner with the city of Elk river with a level 2 charging station in a city public parking lot,and a DC Fast Charger at a partner local gas station and deli. FleetCarma will also do a fleet assessment of 20 city and utility vehicles to provide the data of savings if converted to electric fleet vehicles versus gas vehicles which will aid the city and utility in purchasing electric fleet vehicles. DEED funds will be used to pay for FleetCarma study including a fmal report,and ERMU marketing materials including signs,mailings,vehicle wrapping,web design,handouts,a final report and a video of the project.,as more fully described in the Grantee's proposal ERMU PARTNERS WITH CITY OF ELK RIVER AND LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE FAST EV CHARGING AS PART OF GREEN STEP CITIES INITIATIVE. The benefits and deliverables of this project include:Data showing greenhouse gases saved through EV adoption,fleet savings capabilities,number of EV drivers after installation of fast chargers, behavioral changes of fleet drivers,utility customers,and local car dealerships,and marketing plan implementation. FleetCarma final report showing fleet analysis and EV suitability for fleet. Implementation of EV infrastructure with innovative ChargePoint technology. Education and outreach will include an interactive EV webpage where people can share their EV story,post pictures,blogs,and connect about EV technology. A final video documenting the project will also be provided and shared beyond the customer base.Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. Through our marketing plan residents will learn about the greenhouse gas reduction as a result of driving an electric vehicle. The city will also participate in learning about the reduction that is possible by a having fleet assessment completed and adopting the first electric vehicle. This is an opportunity to bring the community together to embrace this new technology,by partnering with businesses,asking for residents Page 2 of 12 64