HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Electric Utility Operations Review and Advisory Board Minutes 08/04/2021MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY OPERATIONS REVIEW & ADVISORY BOARD
(EUORAB)
August 4, 2021
The regular meeting of EUORAB was called to order by Wendy Kisch at 12:10 p.m. on
August 4, 2021, at 502 Carroll Avenue. EUORAB Members present were Wendy Kisch,
Scott Bauer, Ken Kruempel, Jeff Witt, and Mike Wilson. Also present were Electric
Director Donald Kom and Energy Services Coordinator Kayley Barrios Lain.
Approval of June 14, 2021 Minutes: Moved by Wilson, seconded by Bauer to approve
the minutes of the June 14, 2021 meeting. Vote 5-0. Motion declared passed
unanimously.
Public Forum: No comments
Retail Solar
Electric is paying more for buyback electricity from customers who have installed
solar panels than the cost to produce it or buy from MISO. Electric is considering
a one-time rebate for installation of solar panels instead of buybacks.
Waste to Energy Study Update
Electric and Resource Recovery are going through a Waste to Energy study to see
if there is a more cost-effective way to burn garbage.
EV Charger Recap/Plan to Move Forward
EUORAB needs to determine how many and what types of chargers should be
budgeted for the next CIP.
Mr. Kom asked the board if the focus should be changed from chargers to
encouraging businesses to swap out their gas vehicles to electric.
Rebate Program Changes to Consider for FY22/23
Energy Star has a “Most Efficient” rating that should be considered in order to
qualify for rebates. However, this information is not required to be on appliances,
so a person must look up appliances online to find this information.
Utility-owned Rooftop Solar on City Facilities
Rooftop solar would not be as beneficial as a larger solar farm. Electric is looking
into options such as putting solar in a flood plain or over a large parking lot.
Adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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Wendy Kisch, Chairperson Jacque Higgins, Recording Secretary