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______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> <br />TO: <br />ERMU Commission <br />FROM: <br />Tom Sagstetter – Conservation & Key Accounts Manager <br />MEETING DATE: <br />September 13, 2022 <br />AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br />6.1e <br />SUBJECT: <br />Staff Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />None <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br />• In the last 30 days, the level two electric vehicle (EV) charger located downtown had 35 <br />sessions and provided customers with 314 kWh of green energy. The level two charger <br />located in the parking lot in front of the ERMU main office has been repaired and had 7 <br />sessions and provided customers with 44 kWh. The DC fast charger at the Coborn’s fuel <br />station needs a modem upgrade to allow for connection to the network. The modem <br />has been ordered and should arrive in 4 to 8 weeks. ERMU staff is exploring options for <br />the replacement of that ChargePoint Charger. <br />• Staff is soliciting bids from EV charging vendors for two chargers. Staff is also exploring <br />the option of selling all charging stations to a third party that will own and operate them <br />going forward. <br />• Currently there are 18 active residential solar installation projects under review or <br />construction in the ERMU service territory. Staff continues to work with interested <br />customers on a case-by-case basis. <br />• Staff continues to discuss future options for the energy generation facility at the Elk <br />River landfill. All contracts end as of October 31, 2022. <br />• ERMU staff is preparing for the National Drive Electric Week event that will be held at <br />the Elk River Farmers Market on Thursday, September 29. The event will feature test <br />drives of the new Ford Lightning pickup truck provided by Cornerstone Ford in Elk River. <br />There will be volunteers that will display their EV and share their stories on the EV <br />driving experience. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions as well as <br />promote EV Charging and Clean Energy Choice programs for visitors to the booth. <br />• Working with the Sherburne County United Way to deliver energy efficiency products <br />for their Community Connect event, occurring October 18. ERMU will provide energy <br />efficiency kits for qualifying guests and LED bulbs for all guests. This one-day event <br />provides information on local services and resources available for residents in need. In <br />addition to the kits there will be the opportunity for participants to receive a free lunch, <br />winter jackets, haircuts, and other essential items. <br />108