North St. Paul City Council — Transcript
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Electric Department Update
Public Works Department Update
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
A four-year program for electric utility apprentices, where one year of credit is given for attending an accredited training program.
An item on the consent agenda related to ordering critical electrical equipment with long lead times.
Mandates utilities to invest 1.5% of their annual consumption in energy saving programs and low-income spending.
Allows residents to pay an additional $1-3 per billing cycle to invest in more green energy, guaranteeing 100% renewable coverage for participants.
Offers rebates to homeowners based on the size and cost of their solar installation, with 20+ homes participating.
A state-mandated initiative managed through MMPA, offering rebates for LED lighting, appliance upgrades, AC tune-ups, and energy saver kits.
A federally mandated inventory of lead service lines by the EPA, requiring excavation to identify pipe materials from the curb stop to the main, with a goal of replacement within 10 years.
A $400,000 grant, with $300,000 for boulevard trees and $100,000 for residential trees, used for the removal and planting of ash trees affected by the Emerald Ash Borer.
Recently updated conditions within the MMPA power agency due to the potential for large loads from data centers in member cities impacting power distribution and agency dynamics.