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<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 />March 14, 2023 <br />AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br />6.1d <br />SUBJECT: <br />Staff Update <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />None <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br />• In the last 30 days, the ChargePoint chargers have been utilized for 56 sessions and have <br />provided customers with 749 kWh. The level two charger located at the main office has <br />communication issues and is not reporting any detailed activity through the online <br />portal. Beginning in April the DC fast charger will no longer be supported by <br />ChargePoint. Staff is continuing to work with ChargePoint and other possible options for <br />providing public EV charging in our community. <br /> <br />• Currently there are eight active residential solar panel projects under review or <br />construction in the ERMU service territory. Staff continues to collaborate with <br />customers interested in a solar installation on a case-by-case basis. <br /> <br />• Recently ERMU and City staff mailed the Home Improvement Resources flyer to all <br />customers in the Elk River urban services area. This is a great partnership with the City <br />of Elk River, Tri County Community Action Program, and ERMU to promote efficiency <br />programs that are targeted to customers most in need of repairs and upgrades. The <br />flyer highlights grants, low-interest loans, and the weatherization programs. This <br />initiative was the first time we directly targeted these customers for this program and so <br />far it has been successful. Since the mailer, the City has received 10 correspondences. <br />Nine over the phone and one walk-in. Their projects included some of the following: <br />siding, roofing, furnace, central air, handicap walkway, basement finish, pad for trailer, <br />windows, garage, fencing, cabinets, and a whole flip! There are currently three <br />applications in process. Additionally, there was another application approved and ready <br />to close but the applicant backed out last minute due to too much paperwork. <br /> <br />• ERMU staff attended an energy audit of the Furniture and Things Event Center with <br />Energy Management Solutions on March 7. Staff found additional opportunities for <br />energy savings. <br /> <br />248