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'4 - <br /> Elk River ---- <br /> Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> TO: FROM: <br /> ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation& Key Accounts Manager <br /> MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br /> July 11, 2017 6.1f <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Staff Update <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: <br /> None <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> • The level two charger has been installed and we are working on promoting it through <br /> online networks including Plugshare.com and ChargePoint. <br /> • Attended a Drive Electric Minnesota meeting in Minneapolis. This is a group of utilities <br /> and non-governmental organizations that are working to promote electric vehicles and <br /> charging infrastructure in Minnesota. Participants in the organization include Xcel <br /> Energy, Connexus Energy, Great Plains Institute, Fresh Energy, Center for Energy and <br /> the Environment, and many others. Our Fleetcarma study is interesting to them since they <br /> have identified city fleet vehicles as a great way to promote the technology. <br /> • The cycled air conditioning transition plan will begin in July. Customers participating in <br /> the program will receive a letter explaining the transition away from direct load control to <br /> behavior based programs. Included with the letter will be a flyer promoting the benefits <br /> of WIFI programmable thermostats and a rebate application for$25 towards the purchase <br /> of one. Customers that choose to take advantage of the thermostat rebate will be removed <br /> from the program once the rebate has been applied to their account, and will receive no <br /> additional monthly bill credits from that point forward. <br /> • Completed the filming of a video to help customers figure out where and how they use <br /> energy in their home using the ERMU electric meter. This video is being developed to <br /> provide a resource for customers to determine what appliances and habits have the <br /> greatest impacts on their energy use. The video is in currently in the editing stage. <br /> • Attended the 25 Anniversary gathering for Fresh Energy. Fresh Energy is focused on <br /> environmental advocacy and does a great deal to promote energy efficiency and <br /> renewable energy. They are a strong voice in the state and there was a great turnout at the <br /> event. Fresh Energy is a great supporter of EVs. <br /> • Participated in a panel discussion at the League of MN Cities conference in Rochester, <br /> MN. We spoke on the benefits of Climate Smart Municipalities and the value of learning <br /> from what Germany has accomplished and why they have accomplished it. Energy <br /> independence is a big driver for many policy and cultural decision. <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br /> 220 <br />