CERTS 2009 Harnessing Resources & Teamwork for Minnesota’s Energy Future

Pre-Conference WorkshopSaving Energy is Smart BusinessFebruary 10, 2008

Larry JohnstonSouthern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency

Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency

AustinWellsFairmont PrestonSpring Valley

Rochester

Blooming PrairieWaseca

Owatonna

Lake CitySt Peter

Redwood Falls New Prague

LitchfieldPrinceton

North Branch

Mora

Grand Marais

530 MW Utility

Members have a combined 110,000 customers

Formed in 1977

Headquartered in Rochester

Agency staff of 41

Produces wholesale electricity for 18 non-profit municipal utilities and develops innovative products and services to help

their customers use energy wisely.

Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency

AustinWellsFairmont PrestonSpring Valley

Rochester

Blooming PrairieWaseca

Owatonna

Lake CitySt Peter

Redwood Falls New Prague

LitchfieldPrinceton

North Branch

Mora

Grand Marais

Accessing Member CIP Programs

Rochester, Owatonna & Austin jointly promote under the Conserve & Save brand

15 Members promote under the Save Energy In My Community brand

SMMPA Member ProgramsAny SMMPA member utility provides easy access to a comprehensive set of high - efficiency programs to help customers begin saving energy, money and reduce their carbon footprint

SMMPA has been aggressively developing high- efficiency initiatives for its members and their customers since the mid 1990’s

Rebate Programs

Commercial & Industrial Interruptible Programs

Seminars & educational workshops

Several initiatives have been recognized by the U.S. DOE and EPA

Residential SummaryCurrent Residential Offerings (Rebate Programs)

Commercial & Industrial Efficiency

Commercial & Industrial Efficiency

How To Get StartedIf you’re in a SMMPA member community you have likely have received program materials via mail and/or email. It’s quite likely you have received a visit from utility customer representatives.We’re local Chamber members so we leverage that opportunity to educate and inform.Limited direct mail and advertising. There’s always information at: www.SaveEnergyInMyCommunity.com

How To Get Started (Continued)We were the first utility in Minnesota to bring the now nationally recognized Questline® service to our members and their customers, providing them quality technical support as close as the nearest phone or computer.We work with area contractors and vendors so your business partners are both informed and prepared.Seminars and training. - Some of you may have already been at one of our seminars, and for a number of years, we have been hosting the National Building Operators Certification Program.

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