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As custom financials will not be supported in the near future, we are working on developing new financial reports using National Information Solutions Cooperative's (NISC) new Microsoft Excel add -on tool. This will simplify the process of making changes, as it will be Excel -based rather than requiring programming through NISC. Additionally, creating new reports will be easier since we can handle it independently. • Advanced Metering Infrastructure Proiect — Mike Tietz and Sara Youngs In 2024, ERMU made significant progress on its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, aimed at upgrading electric and water meters across our service area. The project, which began in 2023, reached key milestones such as selecting Core and Main as the distributor for the Sensus FlexNet AMI system and Allegiant Utility Services as the installer for the meters. Although supply chain issues delayed electric meter replacements until November 2024, water meter replacements began successfully on May 3, 2024. The AMI project will enhance ERMU's ability to collect near real-time data, improve operational efficiency, and provide customers with accurate billing through remote readings and two-way communication. Customers will also gain greater control over their usage through the SmartHub portal, where they can access detailed consumption data. As part of ERMU's commitment to modernizing infrastructure and improving service reliability, the AMI project aligns with industry standards while maintaining cost- effectiveness for our customers. Throughout 2024, we've kept customers informed via our website, social media, newsletters, and bill inserts. Looking ahead, ERMU plans to engage with Dave Berg in the fall of 2025 for a rate study that will evaluate time -of -use rates based on actual data, helping us meet the evolving needs of our community. The completion of the AMI project in 2025 will also support the launch of our Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) program. This will help reduce wholesale power demand costs by lowering voltage at our substations during peak demand, using real-time system feedback from AMI meters to ensure compliance with American National Standards Institute requirements for service voltages. • Field Service Building Wall Art —Tony Mauren Having completed construction on a state of the art field services building, staff felt it was important to create a facility that represents more than just a place where people work. With the help of a staff -stakeholder committee, we sought to accomplish that by developing aesthetic elements that speak to the significance of the work that ERMU does. Attached are images of the five wall art installations that were completed in October 2024, which in turn serve as a visual narrative of ERMU's history, highlight major achievements, and communicate a sense of pride to staff and visitors. With this project we honor the past, celebrate the present, and seek to inspire the future. 97