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UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO:FROM: ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter – Conservation & Key Accounts Manager MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: April12, 2022 6.1e SUBJECT: Staff Update ACTION REQUESTED: None DISCUSSION: In the last 30 days, the level two charger located downtown had 39 sessions and provided customers with 422kWh. The DC fast charger at the Coborn’s fuel station had 39sessions and provided792kWh. The charger in the ERMU/City Hall parking lot is currently experiencing communication issuesbut cancharge vehicles. The carpet installationatthe office is complete.Work began on Monday, March 28with crews working after normal business hours in the customer service area on Thursday, March 31. This approach allowed ERMU to maintain normal operations for customers throughout the project. Staff met with a new commercial customer that is moving operations to Elk River. We conducted a walkthrough of their large building to help them understand how it operates and utilizes electricity. We reviewed the lighting, heating, ventilation, and water circulation systems and provided ideas on how to lower electric consumption during the remodeling process. Staff talked extensively about the rebate opportunities to upgrade the existing lighting and HVAC systems. The rebates would provide for an initial cost reduction and the new energy efficient equipment would lower the ongoing energy use and operating expenses. The Energy City Commission (ECC) held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 5 to create the groups mission, vision, and values. A draft was competed and will be provided to the full ECC at the regular meeting on May 18. Over the next few months city staff and the ECC will finalize the documents for approval by the City Council. Staff provided a facilities tour to a local Girl Scouts group, consisting of 8 scouts and their parents. They learned about electric vehicles, different charging technologies, solar and wind energy production, as well as how to use energy wisely. Each participant received a home energy guide, two LED bulbs, information on Clean Energy Choice, and a reusable tote bag to reduce the need for single-use plastic bags. ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 1 195