A Citizen Resource Guide to Climate and Energy Policy in Minneapolis
1. I N S T I T U T E F O R AG R I C U LT U R E A N D T R A D E P O L I C Y
ACitizenResource
GuidetoClimate
andEnergyPolicy
inMinneapolis
Information compiled by Claire Aletta Brady
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
April 2011
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City of Minneapolis Climate
and Energy Directory
Mayor’s Office
Mayor R.T. Rybak
City Hall, Room 331
350 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612) 673-3853
Fax: (612) 673-2305
Erica Prosser, Constituent Services Director
(612) 673-2133
Erica.prosser@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
City Council Regulatory, Energy
and Environment Committee
Elizabeth Glidden, chair
(612) 673-2208
Elizabeth.Glidden@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Cam Gordan, vice chair
(612) 673-2202
Cam.Gordan@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
City Council Transportation and
Public Works Committee
Sandy Colvin Roy, chair
(612) 673-2212
Sandy.colvinroy@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
City Coordinator’s Office
Office of Sustainability
City Hall, Room 301M
350 S 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Gayle Prest
Phone: (612) 673-2931
Email: gayle.prest@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Department of Community Planning
and Economic Development (CPED)
Barbara Sporlein, Planning director
(612) 673-2616
barb.sporlein@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Emily Stern
(612) 673-5191
Emily.stern@ci.minneapolis@mn.us
Department of Regulatory Services and
Emergency Preparedness (RSEP)
Office of Environmental Services
Public Service Center
250 S 4th St Rm 414
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 673-5897
Daniel Huff, Green Building Policy Manager
Phone: (612) 673-5863
Email: Daniel.huff@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Department of Public Works
City Hall, Room 203
350 South 5th St.
Mpls, MN 55415-1315
(612) 673-3000
publicworks@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Department Contact:
Brian Millberg, Energy Manager
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Scott Vreeland, Park Board Commisioner
(612) 721-7892
Svreeland@minneapolisparks.org
Annie Young, Park Board Commisioner
(612) 230-6443
ayoung@minneapolisparks.org
Information taken from the City of Minneapolis’ official webpage.
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Mayors Office
City Council
Regulatory, Energy and
Environment (REE) Committee
Community Planning
and Economic
Development (CPED)
Department
The CPED Department reports to the
Mayor’s office and City Council.
City Coordinator’s Office
TheCityCoordinator’sOfficereportstotheMayor’sOfficeandtheCity Council.
Regulatory, Energy and Environment (REE) Committee
The Office of Sustainability is a part of the City Coordinator’s Office.
The Office of Sustainability runs the Citizens Environmental Advisory
Committee (CEAC) and the Environmental Coordinating Team (ECT)
Citizens Environ-
mental Advisory
Committee (CEAC)
The CEAC is comprised of
community members and
reports to the Environ-
mental Coordinating
Team.
Regulatory Services
and Emergency
Preparedness (RSEP)
Department
The RSEP Department reports to the
City Coordinator’s Office.
Public Works
Department
TheDepartmentofPublicWorks
reportstotheCityCoordinator’sOffice.
Note: This compilation of information was not taken from a pre-existing document.
Environmental
Coordinating Team
(ECT)
The ECT is comprised of
city employees
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Citizens
Environmental
Advisory Committee
The CEAC is a committee comprised
of up to 18 community members
appointed every two years. They are
under the advisory of the Sustainability
Office in the City Coordinator’s Office.
The forum provides an opportunity
for discussion, comment and taking
action on environmental issues/
projects of concern to the city. The
committee has up to 18 members and
includes citizens, representatives
from environmental advocacy groups,
technical environmental experts and
representatives from industries or
companies having a major impact on
the environment. The committee is
voluntary committee and members
don’treceivecompensationfromthecity.
Theirroleistoprovidecommunityinput
to the Environmental Coordinating
Team(ECT).
Environmental
Coordinating
Team (ECT)
Founded in 1994, the ECT is a group
comprised of experts from various City
departments. Official members are
appointed by the Regulatory, Energy
and Environment Committee (REE).
Members of the CEAC, the mayor,
Minneapolis Park Board members and
city. council members often attend
meetings.Theyutilizetheinputfromthe
CEAC.TheECTprovidesaframeworkfor
the regular ECT provides a framework
for the regular exchange of information
on environmental issues and natural
resources. This framework allows City
departments to work with one another
and prioritize . They review and make
recommendations on the Sustainability
Indicators Program including targets,
baseline, annual reporting and business
planning functions. The ECT reports
theirfindingsandsuggestionstothecity
councilREEcommittee
Regulatory, Energy
and Environment
(REE) Committee
The REE is a city council committee
comprised of six city council members.
The ECT is under their umbrella. They
take input from the ECT and sugges-
tions into consideration. They work
to develop policies, programs and
initiatives that promote a sustainable
city. They oversee the sustainability
indicators (see appendix #12) to ensure
that the indicators are integrated into
the business plans of all city depart-
ments. They are also in charge of
setting policy for the Department of
Regulatory Services and Emergency
Preparedness (RSEP) and also issues
of energy and environment. three
committees and has the final word in
determining what goes into law.
The information on this page is a combination of original summarization
and information taken from the City of Minneapolis’ official webpage
6. Environmental Committees
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Citizens Environmental Advisory
Committee (CEAC)
Phone number: Gayle Prest (612) 673-2931
Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month from 3:00–
5:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.
Appointment Process: The open appointment process
is used. When an opening occurs on a board or commis-
sion, a vacancy notice is published on the City’s website.
Openings occur on a bi-yearly basis unless a member leaves
before the end of their two-year position. eight members
are appointed by the mayor and eight by the city council.
The committee is staffed by Gayle Prest (see above). Appli-
cations are accepted by the City Clerk’s Office. To check
openings please visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
boards-and-commissions/open/.
Members: Ross Abbey, Chair(Abbey Law Firm, Bright
Green Consulting), Terrance Noble, Jamison Tessneer
(MPIRG), Gretchen Camp, Michelle Stockness, Michelle
Schroeder (Izaak Walton League), Russ Henry, Darrell
Gerber (Clean Water Action), Marty Broan, Sarah Spon-
heim, Annette Rondano, John Harkness (Sierra Club), Brian
Ross, Mark Snyder, Patty Selly, John Sylvester
Climate and Air Quality Subcommittee: A committee
in the process of being created.
Priorities:
■■ Water quality issues (monitor TMDL process)
■■ Climate change
■■ Energy efficiency
■■ Residential use of Pesticides
■■ Transportation / Transit issues
■■ Mercury emissions from crematoria
■■ Waste reduction and organics collection
■■ Homegrown Minneapolis initiative
■■ Green Jobs — Sustainable Industry
■■ City of Minneapolis/Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board and other partner relations
■■ HERC Expansion
■■ Airport Noise indicator changes
■■ Neighborhood Environmental Networking
Environmental Coordinating Team (ECT)
Phone number: Gayle Prest (612) 673-2931
Committee Chair: Gretchen Musicant (612) 673-3955
Meetings: April 20, July 20, October 19, 2010
9:00-10:30 AM
Room 319
City Hall
Meetings are open to the public.
Departments Represented: The ECT has representa-
tives from the Community Planning and Economic Devel-
opment (CPED), the Public Works Department, the City
Coordinators Office (Gayle Prest), the Communitcations
Deparment, the Health and Family Support Department
(Gretchen Musicant), Regulatory Services and Emergency
Preparedness Department (Daniel Huff), the Attorney’s
Office, the Fire Department, and the Minneapolis Parks and
Recreation Board.
Different representatives and departments attend meet-
ings depending on the agenda, leaving no set group of
attendees.
Members of CEAC, Representative’s from the Mayors and
City Communications offices, council members, and repre-
sentatives from Xcel and CenterPoint Energy also attend.
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Regulatory, Energy and
Environment Committee (REE)
Minneapolis City Council committee, founded in January
2006. Renamed from Health, Energy and Environment (HEE)
in January 2010.
Members 2010
Elizabeth Glidden, Chair
(612) 673-2208
Elizabeth.Glidden@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Cam Gorden, Vice Chair
(612) 673-2205
Cam.Gordon@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Lisa Goodman
(612)673-2207
Lisa.Goodman@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Don Samuels
(612) 673-2205
Don.Samuels@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Gary Schiff
(612) 673-2209
Gary.Schiff@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Diane Hofstede
(612)673-2203
Diane.Hofstede@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Purpose
■■ Develop and champion policies, programs and initia-
tives that promote a sustainable city.
■■ Oversee the sustainability indicators to insure that the
indicators are integrated into the business plans of all
city departments.
■■ Make appointments to various boards and commissions.
■■ Considers license applications for business, liquor, beer
and wine, gambling, and rental dwellings.
■■ Makes recommendations about condemned build-
ings under Chapter 249 of the Minneapolis Code of
Ordinances.
■■ Sets policy for the Department of Regulatory Services
and Energy and Environment issues.
Energy-Related Issues discussed in 2010:
January 21, 2010 Negotiated a solar services agreement
with Best Power International.
February 1, 2010 Authorized a $500,000 revolving loan
fund to finance energy upgrades.
February 18, 2010 Amended ordinance Title 12, Chapter
244 in relation to arsenic testing.
March 1, 2010 Approved appointment of Marty Broan to the
CEAC, representing Conservation Minnesota. Approved reso-
lution supporting Earth Hour. Amended ordinance Title 3.
March 22, 2010 Sponsored Good Jobs, Green Jobs: National
Green Job Conference. Amended ordinance Title 12, Chapters
224 and 225 pertaining to recycling.
April 5, 2010 Discussed Minneapolis GreenPrint Sustain-
ability Report 2010.
May 3, 2010 Approved support of the University of Minne-
sota’s Climate Neutrality Resolution.
June 21, 2010 Approved appointment of John Sylvster to the
CEAC. Approved Multi-family Housing Energy Efficiency
Revolving Loan Fund.
July 26, 2010 Approved solar installations within the
Energy Innovation Corridor.
August 9, 2010 Ammended Solar Services Sgreement with
MCC Solar LLC. Approved the creation of a Green Building
Policy. Approved Indoor Space Temperature Policy revisions.
August 2, 2010 Approved Energy Security Grant for Local
Government and School District Renovations. Received
Community Energy Services (CES) Program presentation.
September 13, 2010 Approved the Thinc.Green Plan from
the CPED Department and Mayor’s Office.
September 27, 2010 Approved agreement with Xcel energy
to purchase one all-electric Ford Transit Connect.
November 29, 2010 Approved appointments and reappoint-
ments to the CEAC.
The information found on this page was taken from the City
of Minneapolis’ official webpage. The ‘Energy-Related Issues
discussed in 2010’ is original summarization of the issues pertinent
to energy and climate discussed at city council meetings in 2010.
8. Climate and Energy Ordinances
Ordinances are city laws that regulate citizens.
Title 3: Air Pollution and Environmental Protection
Chapter 47: Air Pollution
47.40. Pollution Control Annual Billing registration
47.60. Emission reporting
Chapter 58: Idling
Article I. Diesel engine powered commercial vehicles
Article II. Gasoline or diesel powered motor vehicles
Title 5: Building Code
Chapter 91: Permit Fees
91.480. Permit fees for implementing alternative sources of
energy in the household
Title 11: Health and Sanitation
Chapter 233: Ozone Depleting Compounds
233.10. Findings
233.30. Requirements to recycle CFCs
233.40. Requirement to recycle fire extinguisher halons
233.60. Sales of certain CFC products prohibited
Title 12: Housing
Chapter 244: Maintenance Code
244.530. Obligatory energy conservation measures for doors
and windows
244.680. Inspections of rental property to ensure compliance
with energy efficiency standards
244.685. Certificate of compliance with energy efficiency
standards
244.720. Energy-saving use of storm windows and operation
of mechanical system controls
Chapter 246: Residential Rehabilitation Grants
246.40. Rehabilitation grant utilization including energy
conservation improvements
Chapter 247: Housing Finance Program
Article III. Housing Development Regulations
247.200. (q) Substantial rehabilitation – Improvement of
energy efficiency
247.170. Residential Mortgage Loans
Chapter 251: Energy Conservation Loan Program
251.10. Loans to preexisting house owners
251.20. Reducing the city’s dependance on non-renewable
energy by offering loans for energy improvements
Title 20: Zoning Code
Chapter 525: Administration and Enforcement
525.160. Fees relating to wind energy conservation systems
Chapter 527: Planned Unit Development
Article II. Authorized Alternatives
527.120. Alternatives to zoning ordinance standards
Chapter 530: Site Plan Review
530.190. Ecological function
530.210. Installation of maintenance of materials
Chapter 535: Regulations of General Applicability
Article X. Wind Energy Conversion Systems – including all
applicable sections
Chapter 536: Specific Development Standards
536.20 excerpt. Electricity generation plant, hydroelectric
and non-nuclear powered
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The information on this page was compiled from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, available at http://library.municode.com/
index.aspx?clientId=11490stateId=23stateName=minnesota.
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Climate and Energy Policies
Policies are guidelines designed to guide the government.
Environmental Purchasing Policy: The City of Minneapolis Environmental Purchasing Policy is a guide for all depart-
ments and staff making procurement decisions based on the Minneapolis Sustainability Initiative. The City of Minneapolis
can use its purchasing power to create greater demand and awareness of high quality, environmentally friendly products at a
reasonable price; and help stimulate the green economy. Environmental considerations should be a part of normal purchasing
decisions, consistent with standard practices such as safety, price, performance and availability. (See Appendix 5.)
Indoor Temperature Policy: The City of Minneapolis aspires to operate its facilities in an environmentally responsible
manner. To this end, the City has established a goal of providing comfortable and functional work spaces within its facilities
using the least amount of energy derived from burning of fossil fuels as possible. To meet this goal, the Property Management
division will work with operating departments to establish temperature set points and make best efforts to adhere to the policy
within the physical limits of a given facility and associated heating/cooling equipment. (See Appendix 6.)
LEED Building Policy: Minneapolis is dedicated to building sustainable, energy efficient buildings. The city adopted a policy
that requires future municipal buildings or major renovations of buildings, to be Leadership in Energy and Environment Design
(LEED) Silver Level requirements. LEED creates a set of standards that ensure that a building is environmentally friendly and
sustainable; these standards have been in use for more than 15 years across the nation. The standards call for buildings to be
constructed in ways that have been proven to reduce the consumption of energy and other natural resources, improve building
performance, cost efficiency, and building longevity. (See Appendix 7.)
Urban Forest Policy: As a part of green infrastructure, Minneapolis’ urban forest is an important resource for the health and
well being of the environment and community. Properly planned and managed, the urban forest provides significant ecological,
social and economic benefits. These include: improved air and water quality, reduced erosion and storm water runoff, conserved
energy, improved health, enhanced livability, traffic calming, reduced noise and increased property values. (See Appendix 8.)
InformationtakenandsummarizedfromtheMinneapolisSustainabilitywebpage—http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/sustainability/.
10. Name Description Funding Agency and Contact $ Awarded
Dewatering Plant Improvements,
Minneapolis Water Works
Public Works is responsible for
implementing this money. The
project is to construct replace-
ment for the Dewatering Plant for
processing Water Treatment Plant
residuals.
Funding: Environmental Protec-
tion Agency (EPA)
$3,040,902
Spent: $2M
Unspent: 1M
Energy Efficiency Loan Fund:
Multifamily
The CPED (Community Planning
and Economic Development)
Department is responsible for
this money. Revolving loan fund
to finance energy efficiency
improvements in large and aging
multifamily residential properties.
Funding: Data not available
City Contact: Jessica Green
(612) 673-5232
$300,000 (entirely unspent)
Federal Stimulus Money under EECBG (Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant)
Energy Efficiency: Government
Buildings
Public Works is responsible for
this money. Conducting energy
audits to develop an Energy Effi-
ciency and Conservation Program.
Funding: U.S. Department of Energy $2,212,393
Spent: $263.8K
Unspent: $1.9M
Energy Efficiency Revolving
Loan Program: Business
CPED is responsible for
this money. This program
provides financing to busi-
nesses to improve facilities that
decrease overall impact on the
environment.
Funding: Data not available
City Contact: Becky Shaw (612)
673-5232
$781,960
Spent: $13.6K
Unspent: $768.3K
Energy Efficiency Revolving
Loan Program: Residential
CPED is responsible for this
money. Money was granted to
CEE to strengthen their preex-
isting program, Community
Energy Services (CEE). It provides
supporting services to Minne-
apolis homeowners to assist
in installing low-cost energy
efficiency materials as well as
major upgrades.
Funding: U.S. Department of
Energy City Contact: Becky Shaw
(612) 673-5066 CEE Contact:
Dave King (612) 335-5889
$817,447
Spent: $736.2K
Unspent: $81.3K
Microgrants: Climate Change The City Coordinator’s Office is
responsible for this money. These
grants are aimed at Minneapolis
residents and businesses taking
immediate action to reduce their
carbon footprint and save money.
Funding: U.S. Department of Energy $98,000
Spent: 1.7K
Unspent: $96.3K
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Federal Stimulus Money
September 30, 2010
CompiledfromtheinformationgivenontheMinneapolisRecoverywebpage:http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/recovery/c-proj_103.asp.
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Minneapolis Energy Initiatives
Cities for Climate Protection (CCP)
Minneapolis joined 150 cities nationwide as well as close to 700 worldwide in the CCP campaign. CCP is a program of the Inter-
national Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). A performance oriented campaign; ICLEI offers a framework and
tools for local governments to develop a strategic agenda to reduce global warming and air pollution emissions, with the benefit
of improving community livability. More information can be found at this webpage - http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=800
Information taken from ICLEI and the Minnesota Sustainability Communities Network.
Minneapolis GreenPrint Report
An Annual GreenPrint Report is presented to the City Council by Earth Day of each year. The Minneapolis GreenPrint is a map,
compass, and guide for sustainable development and ecologically-friendly practices. The document focuses on each year’s activi-
ties and progress. (See Appendix 2.)
Information taken from the Minneapolis Sustainability webpage.
Thinc.GreenMSP Plan
The Thinc.Green Plan was developed through the work of the Community Planning and Economic Development department and
the Mayor’s Office. The 2010-2012 Market Strategic Plan is a commitment between Minneapolis and St. Paul to create, grow, and
attract green jobs within the Minneapolis St. Paul regional economy. (See Appendix 11.)
Information taken from the Thinc.Green Plan
Minneapolis Earth Hour
On Saturday, March 29th 2010, Minneapolis turned off all electricity in municipal buildings that were not required for life,
safety, or operations. This happened between 8:00 and 9:00 PM. This action was approved by Mayor R. T. Rybek and the Minne-
apolis City Council. Many businesses and residents also participated in the event. Minneapolis was one of the first cities in North
America to join the “Earth Hour” program – a yearly event hosted by World Wildlife Federation.
Information taken from Minneapolis Earth Hour news release, available at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/mayor/
news/20080322newsmayor_earthhourfightsclimatechange.asp .
12. Energy Innovation Corridor (EIC)
A sustainable energy and transportation showcase, this model
follows the 11-mile light-rail stretch between Union Depot in
downtown St. Paul to Target Field in downtown Minneapolis.
The goal is to use the corridor to highlight and showcase
different types of energy programs and technologies. Some of
the projects are new (many of the solar projects) and some are
marketed existing projects. Much outreach and marketing is
being done in the area to attract businesses and homeowners.
(See Appendix 4.)
Aninteractivemapofprojectsisconstantlyupdatedasnew
projectsareadded,availableathttp://www.energyinnovation-
corridor.com/page/showcase/map-of-projects/.
City Contact: Cathy Pelaski (612) 673-5159
Requirements for Approved Projects
■■ The site must be within ¼ mile of either side of the line
■■ The site must demonstrate energy savings in a calcu-
lable manner (any amount of savings)
Projects:
Energy Efficiency
■■ Carty Heights – Geothermal heating and cooling
■■ Hennepin County Library – Central
■■ Lao Family Community Center – Energy Makeover
■■ Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Court-
house – Green roof
■■ Target Center – Vegetated Roof
■■ University of Minnesota – It All Adds Up campaign
■■ UniversityofMinnesota–Residencehalllightingretrofit
Renewable Energy
■■ D and E Management – Solar PV Panels
■■ Hennepin Energy Recovery Center – Waste-to-Energy
Facility
■■ Hennepin Island – Hydro Plant
■■ Minneapolis Convention Center – Solar PV Panels
■■ Minneapolis Fire Station 1 – Solar Thermal Panels
■■ Minneapolis Fire Station 19 – Solar Thermal and
Electric Panels
■■ Minnesota Super Computer – Solar PV
■■ Royalston Maintenance Facility – Photovoltaic Cells
■■ Seven Corners Apartments – Solar PV Panels
■■ Spruce Tree Centre – Solar Panel System
■■ St. Paul Cogeneration Biomass Plant
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED)
■■ Many LEED certified projects, both residential and
commercial are showcased along the corridor.
Transportation Projects
■■ Central Corridor Light Rail Transit, Drive Electric
Minnesota, First National Bank Building – Electric
Vehicle Charging Station
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TheprojectsnotedherearetakendirectlyfromtheEnergyInnovationCorridor’swebpage:http://www.energyinnovationcorridor.com/page/showcase/.
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Additional Resources
Green Development (Business)
[Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED)
Department]
The CPED department provides a list of resources for busi-
nesses to help with sustainable building and development.
They also provide information to help businesses with
financial assistance. See http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
cped/green_development_resources.asp.
Green Building Options (Residential)
[Regulatory Services and Emergency Preparedness (RSEP)
Department]
If you can save money, have a healthier home and protect the
environment-why wouldn’t you plan green options into your
construction project? The RSEP department provides home-
owners with a guide to fiscally responsible, energy-efficient
improvements for the home. See http://www.ci.minneapolis.
mn.us/mdr/GreenBuildingOptionsChecklist.asp.
RSEPalsoprovidesaGreenBuildingChecklist.(SeeAppendix9.)
Simple Steps to Reduce Global Warming
[Office of Sustainability]
The Office of Sustainability provides simple steps to save
money and reduce global warming pollution. See http://
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/energychallenge/SimpleSteps_
EnergyChallenge.asp.
The Office of Sustainability also provides a Simple Steps
Bookmark Sheet. (See Appendix 10.)
Community Energy Services
[Created through a partnership between CEE (Center for
Energy and Environment), the City of Minneapolis, Xcel
Energy, and CenterPoint Energy]
The Community Energy Services program provides:
■■ FREE educational workshops to teach homeowners how
to lower their energy use and save money;
■■ Materials which may include: low flow showerheads, a
setback thermostats, compact fluorescent light bulbs,
gasket seals, faucet aerators, pipe insulation and more
to help participants save now;
■■ Customized home energy visits from qualified profes-
sionals who will identify additional ways for residents
to save in their homes, including a blower door test. Up
to $400 in services and materials for a co-pay of only
$30 (some neighborhoods “buy down” the co-pay for
residents);
■■ Personalized energy use inventory for the last 12
months and feedback for the next 12 months to show
the homeowner how these low-cost/no-cost measures
resulted in decreased energy use, also allowing
participants to compare their energy use to that of their
neighbors also participating in the program (confiden-
tially of course);
■■ Information on financing, incentives, stimulus funding
and rebates for those wishing to complete larger proj-
ects such as insulation or a furnace replacement.
See http://www.mncee.org/programs_residential/commu-
nity_energy_services/index.php.
ThebulletpointslistedabovearetakenfromCEE’swebpagecitedabove.
