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Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: ERMU Commission Tom Sagstetter—Conservation&Key Accounts Manager MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: September 12, 2017 6.1f SUBJECT: Staff Update ACTION REQUESTED: None DISCUSSION: • The EV ribbon cutting, and EV/ER Power Your Future brand launch celebration was a huge success. There were 18 display vehicles and over 17 test drives were given by Cornerstone Automotive. We estimate that 95 individuals attended the event to drive and learn about the newest transportation technology. This event was a huge success locally and for the region. The event was attended by representatives from Great Plains Institute, Drive Electric Minnesota, American Public Power Association, and Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association. • Staff is working with Connexus Energy and the Elk River YMCA on another smaller EV event for clients of the YMCA. This is part of a regional effort that Connexus Energy is implementing with other YMCA's in their service territory. The event will be October 25 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Cornerstone Automotive is going to be providing EV's for test drives. • Working with former Connexus residential customers to transition to ERMU programs. Each customer is handled on a one-on-one basis as a result of legacy programs Connexus customers are participating in. ERMU staff works with each customer to transition them into a load management program that ERMU offers. • Gearing up for the 6th Annual Light Up Your Neighborhood Contest. Flyers promoting the event will be sent to out to ERMU electric customers with the October bills. Judging for this year's event will occur December 7— 10, and winners will be announced on December 13. The Star News will publish the participants in the newspaper on December 16 to allow residents the opportunity to go out and view the lights during the holiday season. • Met with the representatives from Iserlohn Germany. We discussed energy efficiency renewable energy and customer choice. We had a great afternoon of touring the city and discussing differences in providing electric service to retail customers. ERMU staff is also researching new meters for installation at some city facilities to allow both cities to compare energy use of similar buildings in 15 minute increments. ATTACHMENT: • Flyer-Light Up the Neighborhood Holiday Lighting Contest Page 1 of 1 101