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One session focused on Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the potential in Minnesota.Jukka Kukkonen <br /> provided an overview of where the EV market currently is and where it will be in the future. He <br /> sighted an interesting survey from Triple A(AAA)that suggested 1 out of 5 Americans want to <br /> buy an electric vehicle. His major discussion point is that Minnesota does not have access to <br /> very many EV options because priority is given to states that have Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) <br /> standards. As part of the beneficial electrification and the CIP reform electric vehicles are <br /> getting a great deal of attention and Minnesota becoming a ZEV has been talked about. <br /> The session of the 5G/small Cell issues focused on the inconsistencies between the Federal <br /> Communications Commission laws and state laws. Wireless communications companies are <br /> very aggressive in some areas, wanting to install the new 5G infrastructure quickly and as cost <br /> effectively as possible. The cost of attaching to a pole in the right-of-way is a huge issue for <br /> these companies. At this time this issue is in a state of flux because there is pending litigation <br /> on the implementation of FCC laws and the inconsistencies with state laws. <br /> The Commerce Commissioner, Steve Kelley was introduced to the group and provided some <br /> high level comments on initiatives that he believes will be a priority for the new administration. <br /> He highlighted the need for reliable, affordable energy in Minnesota that provides customers <br /> with flexibility. <br /> Summary <br /> The 2019 Legislative Rally was a big success. ERMU has very good working relationships with <br /> Sen. Kiffmeyer, Rep. Zerwas, and Rep. Lucero. Rep. Zerwas is appreciative of our efforts to keep <br /> him informed of issues in energy and commented that if he has questions on proposed <br /> legislation that he will reach out to ERMU for information on impacts to the community. Rep. <br /> Lucero was also appreciated our visit and offered to draft a Bill's that we many need to provide <br /> to address legislative changes. Sen. Kiffmeyer suggested that we schedule a meeting for a time <br /> when she is back in the district and we can review all the issues in detail. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> • Photos from MMUA Legislative Rally <br /> • MMUA 2019 State Position Statements <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> 103 <br />