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Mr. Mauren explained that the program reached 389 students in 14 classrooms across Lincoln, Meadowvale, Parker, and Twin Lakes Elementaries. Key results included a 42%return rate on energy kit installation data, an estimated net savings of 96,058.14 kWh from the energy saving kit products, 91%of parents stating they would like to see the program continued in local schools, and 88%of parents said they will continue to use the products after the completion of the program. In response to Chair Dietz's question, Mr. Mauren explained that the all-in 2025 cost for the program was$14,612, or roughly$38 per student. He added that this is part of the Conservation Improvement Program budget. 6.0 BUSINESS DISCUSSION 6.1 Staff Updates Staff discussed issues with how a residential solar solicitor was communicating their affiliation with ERMU and the solicitor's non-compliant conduct while selling in the community.The company's solicitation license with the City of Elk River has been revoked. Mr. Hanson noted there will be a meeting of the Wage & Benefit Committee on September 2 at 11:30 a.m. in the Utilities Conference Room. Ms.Youngs provided the last AMI meter installations status update: • Approximately 1,548 combined residential and commercial electric meters remain to be exchanged. • Approximately 119 residential water meters, 59 commercial water meters, and 1 irrigation water meter remain to be exchanged. • Approximately 33 customers have not returned their opt-out form or scheduled an exchange.Two of those 33 customers have not completed their opt-out form and sent certified letters to staff and commissioners stating their disagreement with ERMU's need or ability to exchange their meters regardless of ordinance/policy. • A discussion on next steps for meter exchange holdouts will be part of the September agenda. • Commercial electric meters are expected to arrive in November. At the September meeting,the Commission will discuss plans for the Employee Appreciation Lunch in October. 6.2 City Council Update Chair Dietz provided a City Council update. Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes August 12,2025 Page 4