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Home My WebLink About2018-03-08 EEC Meeting PacketDraft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Energy and Environment Commission Edina City Hall, Community Room February 8, 2018, 7:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Manser called the meeting order. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Fernands, Hoffman, Horan, Jackson, Kostuch, Madhok, Manser, Satterlee, Seeley, and Waddick Late Arrival: Glahn (7:20) Absent: Staff Present: Staff Liaison Tara Brown, and Sharon Allison III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by commissioner Kostuch and seconded by commissioner Jackson to approve the Feb. 8, 2018, meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by commissioner Jackson and seconded by commissioner Seeley to approve the amended Jan. 11, 2018, meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations A. Comprehensive Plan Discussion Staff liaison Brown explained that a member of the HRRC was to attend to share their feedback on the EEC’s chapter but none was available to attend. The EEC reviewed and revised their chapter. Staff liaison Brown reminded them of their meeting with the Planning Commission Mar. 28, at 6:15 p.m. VI. Community Comment Edina High School students, Natalie Swanson, Caroline Sundal, and Elena Elie, updated the EEC on their work with Project Earth: • 35 members that meet weekly; • Two projects for 2018 are recycling and composting at the high school; and solar on the district’s bus garage and an educational piece which will cost $17,000 (fundraising); • They won a solar project video contest; the $1,000 prize money was budgeted for group work; • Request for Proposal by end of April and raise funds by May. Ms. Saumya Mangalick, said she was representing the HRRC. She apologized for arriving late. She offered the following recommendations: • “Green” is used frequently, revise because it is open to interpretation; • Include more specifics to address food waste; • Add climate change language that ensures everyone are affected equally socioeconomically. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VII. Reports and Recommendations A. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Chair Manser said the Plan was very thorough and he liked that they looked at all modes of transportation. The following suggestions were made: • The needs of recreational and commuter bikers are different and should be more distinct; • Same as with biking, walking for recreation is different from walking to get around (walking the dog, etc.) and should be distinct, too; • Bike infrastructure should include repair stations; • There is no direct bike route to Southdale’s transit hub; • Make sure Edina is included on electronic bike maps, including connecting routes through cul-de- sacs. B. Volunteer Recognition Nominations are due by Feb. 11 and the event is Mar. 5. VIII. Correspondence and Petitions A. Working Group Minutes • Minutes received from Residential Green House Gas Reduction (RGHGR), and Education and Outreach (EOWG. Commissioner Hoffman recommended merging working groups RGHGR and EOWG. Motion by commissioner Hoffman and seconded by commissioner Satterlee to merge Residential Green House Gas Reduction and Education and Outreach working groups. All voted aye. Motion carried. IX. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Waddick said she presented the limited liability bill to the City Council and they immediately voted to offer support. Chair Manser suggested they review their work plan to see what may need advocating for and getting Council support. Commissioner Jackson said she and commissioner Waddick attended the Southdale Small Area Planning meeting about sustainability. She said they are working on how to connect the 700-acre area for pedestrians and bikers and they asked for feedback on energy and storm water guidance and practices. She said they would be coming back to the EEC for more feedback. Commissioner Jackson said she and chair Manser participated in screening of new commissioners and the EEC will be getting one new commissioner which will round out the EEC to the same size as other commissioners (10). X. Staff Comments Staff liaison Brown updated the EEC on the following year end reports: • Home Energy Squad Visits – 67 (70 already scheduled for 2018) • Residential Rebates – 1200 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • Windsource – 976 or 70% • Average subscription went from 275 to 300; businesses from 224 to 225 • Facilities did not meet kilowatts goal in 2017 due to lack of funding for projects. Brochures on leaking toilet was placed on the counter in utility billing and residents are taking them. XI. Adjournment Motion by commissioner Glahn to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by commissioner Jackson. All voted aye. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs. Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 2 NAME Glahn, William 1 1 2 100% Hoffman, Howard 1 1 2 100% Horan, Michelle 1 1 50% Jackson, Carolyn 1 1 2 100% Kostuch, Keith 1 1 2 100% Manser, Richard 1 1 2 100% Satterlee, Lauren 1 1 2 100% Seeley, Melissa 1 1 2 100% Shanmugavel, Ramesh 0 0% Waddick, Louise 1 1 2 100% Fernands, Madeline (s) 1 1 2 100% Madhok, Gauri (s) 1 1 2 100% ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION RESIGNED Comprehensive Plan Discussion Directions to writers of Comp Plan: When writing the new chapter, keep it concise. Current chapter is too long with too much backstory. Chapter should be a summary, ideally less than 6 pages, with an appendix that can provide a history and more specific examples. When maps are added (i.e. gross solar potential map), add that the fact that the map was a point in time. If possible, add real-time or updated maps over time. Throughout the plan, EEC wants to see: • City operations be a leader. • City staff consider the impact of climate change on making decisions on staffing and services. • Environmental sustainability and stewardship framed in practical outcomes and trade-offs. The citizens of Edina are ready for Edina to be a leader in sustainability and quality of life. Each development decision must consider the ‘triple bottom line’ – people, planet and profit – so that the economic factors are not favored over the health and welfare of the City’s natural environment and/or its residents in present and future decisions. Each topic area should be consider with each subject area Definitions Environment: factors that act upon a community and ultimately determine its form and survival, including the impact humans have on natural resources. Sustainability means protecting regional vitality for future generations by preserving our capacity to maintain and support our region’s well-being and productivity. Resilience is the ability to recover from a disaster that could have been prevented or mitigated with sustainable practices. Values and Goals 1. Value Statement: The City of Edina supports environmental policy and practices values that positively impact the community. Environmental stewardship was identified as one of seven key strategic focus areas for the City. Vision Edina stated: Community residents and stakeholders believe that Edina can take an active and ambitious internal and regional leadership role in embedding environmental stewardship principles through actions such as promoting more comprehensive recycling, smart building and energy efficiency practices. a. This includes clean energy, reduction of GHG emissions, clean water, responsible management of solid waste, clean air, ecological health and wise management of natural resources. To summarize: Reduce, reuse, recycle. 2. Goals: Goals are our way to prioritize action, get resources, and measure our actions. Meeting these goals will require trade-offs by communities. a. GHG goal: 30% Greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions reduction by 2025, 80% emissions reduction by 2050. . Meeting this goal will necessitate discussions on trade-offs in development & density and their carbon impacts. For example, density can provide a lower carbon footprint per resident and new development can be more energy efficient. But increasing the population through density would increase community the community’s carbon footprint. c.b. Waste goal: Reduce residential waste 75% by 2030. d.c. Add goals arising out of the partners in Energy Program (To be determined in Summer 2018). Along with additional ways to promote action planning. e.d. Other government entity and community goals(reference water section for water goals) f.e. Note: Goals are the top referenced section of this Comp Plan chapter. Avenues 3. Policy: The city will focus through staff and commission to amend and approve policies that support sustainable actions, meet sustainability goals, and meet the needs of the community. 4. Education: We encourage city to connect on policies, learn best practices. a. We will use opportunities with city staff, EEC, organized neighborhoods, neighbor-to- neighbor, and business organizations to promote sustainable actions. 5. Alliances: Edina is a part of a larger community. It is important to build alliances across City Commissions, with Edina School District, Chamber of Commerce, Hennepin County, and other government entities within the region to connect on policies, learn best practices, and share resources. Topic Areas 6. City facility – City facility and operations will lead by example and commit resources to achieving our sustainability goals. This would include: a. Integrating strategy, planning, and budgetary decisions b. Encouraging city staff to embed sustainability into decision-making, budget process, capital improvements and build alliances across City Departments. c. Operations - Green building policy, net new city buildings i. Operational aspects (like irrigation, tree canopy and green space). ii. Share resources example (South Metro training center.) d. Report - setting baselines and report out on (e.g. energy utilization, purchasing, new buildings) 7. Density and Development: As the City considers development and density option they must consider the tradeoffs to the environment. Meeting the carbon reduction goal will necessitate discussions on trade-offs in development & density and their carbon impacts. For example, density can provide a lower carbon footprint per resident and new development can be more energy efficient. But increasing the population through density would increase community the community’s carbon footprint. 7.8. Commercial Industrial Guidelines - This includes noncity owned government and nonprofit entities a. Constructions & Design- encourage green buildings, energy guidelines , give to get options, demolition b. Operations – encourage energy consumption/efficiency, minimize waste, water quality, water drainage i. Solid waste c. Capturing opportunities to educate (with appendix of big ideas) d. Drainage and impervious surfaces, run-off plans e. Energy efficiencies and residential energy options f. Lawns and plant diversity - permeable lawn, grass (appendix the weed) Tree policy, g. Rebate and financial options 8.9. Residential a. Utilize policies available to support green buildings (design, materials, etc), energy efficiency and residential energy options, responsible demolition, pervious surface use, smart water use (ex. Irrigation), reduction of waste and plant biodiversity (including tree canopy and green space). i. Give to get options was mentioned as a policy form. b. Continue to reassess policies that impact drainage and impervious surfaces (i.e. construction permits needing run-off plans) and look for ways to stack benefits (i.e. utilizing native plants that can absorb run-off, support pollinators, and clean water versus use of a buried cistern) c. Beyond policy, look for opportunities to educate (with appendix of big ideas) 9.10. Subject Areas a. Solid waste – Encourage all to think of their waste footprint, use the waste reduction pyramid (i.e. rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle), and anti-littering to reduce waste and its impact on the environment. i. As we manage waste (i.e. trash, recyclables, and organic recyclables), continue to find ways for reduction via pick up options, hazardous waste, green demolition, sharing economy, and the circular economy. b. Energy – Commission to review the LogoPEP work i. The city consider energy resources and reduction and their impact on our city’s goals. i.ii. Continue to look for opportunities for renewable resources c. Water – See Water Chapter and notes below . Water is governed by the water chapter. Here are the guiding principles: i. Sewage management – Monitor environmental opportunities such as grey water ii. Surface water management - Creating resilience plan for severe weather events and volatility. Consider the effect of development and increased impervious surfaces on stormwater management Encourage resiliency systems iii. Water quality – Protect water quality including the connection between stormwater and groundwater policy and continue to consider the factors affecting water quality iv. Wetlands – value the protection of wetlands v. Water supply – value the protection of the water supply d. Air Quality – Promote clean energy and other actions to improve air quality such as reducing transportation emissions e. Tree canopy has many stacked benefits (carbon sequestering, reduction in heat island effect, storm water mitigation, support wildlife, etc). Review policy and actions that support tree canopy and benefits. f. Natural habitats – Consider other natural resources such as soil, natural habitat, sunlight i. Other Chapters and Commission Notes: Planning • Density and Development discussion: Overall impact of density within the geographical outlines. Density can provide a lower carbon footprint per resident, but increase the population would increase community the community’s carbon footprint. • Live, work, and play. Development that is more efficient has mixed use, which allows people to cut their transportation carbon footprint when they live and work in close proximity. • Look for opportunities for district level sustainable, environmental, and resiliency benefits. Water • Sewage management – No comments. Will grey water come into effect? • Surface water management - o Stormwater - Creating resilience plan for severe weather events and volatility. Encourage resiliency systems o Water quality - Consider the connection between stormwater and groundwater policy o Wetlands - Do we talk about the relationship development and wetlands? Ask Jess if we have a map on wetland • Water supply – No comments Make this a part of the top Definitions for review Environment: factors that act upon a community and ultimately determine its form and survival, including the impact humans have on natural resources. Sustainability means protecting regional vitality for future generations by preserving our capacity to maintain and support our region’s well-being and productivity. Resilience is the ability to recover from a disaster that could have been prevented or mitigated with sustainable practices. Collection of Sustainability Ideas and Specifics 2018 Comprehensive Plan Solid Waste - Incorporate consideration of waste into every aspect of plan - think of the waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, recycle - Any new commercial development should incorporate 3-stream waste collection - Consideration for organics both in production and collection - i.e. new food establishments take packaging and waste collection into consideration - Keep all new technologies and innovations in regards to waste on the table - Educate citizens on waste at every opportunity - Public spaces need to have 3-stream waste receptacles conveniently located for citizens - Events should consider waste in their planning. Both packaging and waste collection should be part of permit/expectation - Consider opportunities for citizens to dispose of waste materials at centralized location - i.e. a day where there is an electronics collection at a central drop-off - Construction and demolition requirements or options for greener practices. This could include reusing materials and/or more environmental considerations when building - Parks using a percentage of compost in turf management and in planting beds Energy -Consideration of self generation or self sourced generation: -Look into costs for on site generation or programs to source directly from remote sources -Consider long term environmental impact relative to city goals -Consider carbon free sources or programs giving Renewable Energy Credits to end users -Explore benefits of all electric sites and partnerships with utilities to off set potentially higher bills -For larger developments consider on site generation, district energy systems, or district thermal options (Natural Gas use on site will always have carbon emissions) -If the new home construction boom continues, consider local rebates/incentives to make homes more efficient, resilient , & sustainable. Consider incentives for reused materials or products sourced through in-state companies. (Discount on permit fees? Free LEDs throughout the house is builder/owner meets ____ efficiency level or a percentage of recycled materials. Wetland - Achieve no net loss of wetlands - Discourage wetland alteration. - administering the Wetland Conservation Act - update the wetland inventory data - restore previously existing wetlands - buffer zones of native vegetation - minimization of water level fluctuations - Involve the appropriate regulatory agencies (MPCA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the MnDNR) in the planning of any proposed water quality or flood control facilities Natural Habitat - Address invasive species - Encourage native plants, especially pollinator-friendly plants - Encourage large tree preservation - Encourage increasing tree canopy - Capture education opportunities for teaching eco-systems Water - Road salt best practices for overall reduction of chlorides to surface water receptors - Irrigation system best practices including upgrades and incentives for overall water use reduction - Incentives for potable water use reduction (business, residential) - Long term drinking water sustainability, well redundancy, and water quality (including emerging chemicals of concern) - Leveraging available new technologies that optimizes electricity usage and well maintenance. - Resilient storm water management - Incentives to reduce the proliferation of single use plastic water bottles - Building / new structure enhancements that optimize water usage including options for gray water systems - Continued long term water use coordination with water water shed agencies, County, and adjacent communities. Meetings and Events Day Date Event Time Location Thurs Jan 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Feb 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Mon March 5 Volunteer Recognition 5:30 pm Braemar Golf Course Thurs Mar 8 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Wed Mar 28 Commission Comp Plan Presentations 5:30 pm Council Chambers Thurs April 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Mon April 23 BC Member Annual Reception TBD Braemar Golf Course Thurs May 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Tues May 15 Work Session w/ City Council 5:30 pm Community Room Thurs June 14 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs July 12 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs August 9 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Sept 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Oct 11 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Thurs Nov 8 Regular Meeting 6:00 pm Community Room Thurs Dec 13 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Community Room Attendance at Regular Meetings and Rescheduled Regular Meetings are counted towards attendance policy. Chair and Vice Chair specific meetings Mon Apr 16 Chair and Vice Chair Annual Meeting 5:30 pm Public Works Tues Oct 2 Chair Only - 2018 Work Plan Review w/ Council 5:30 pm Community Room Roster Name Email Glahn, Bill billglahn@aol.com Fernands, Maddy maddyfernands@gmail.com Hoffman, Howard howard.hoffman@gmail.com Horan, Michelle mhoran00@gmail.com Hussain, Paul pahussian@hotmail.com Jackson, Carolyn (Vice Chair) bjandcj@aol.com Kostuch, Keith kostuch.eec@gmail.com Madhok, Gauri gaurim18720@isd273.org Manser, Richard (Chair) richardmanser@icloud.com Satterlee, Lauren lauren.mpls.mn@gmail.com Seeley, Melissa msee10@me.com Waddick, Louann lawaddick@gmail.com Brown, Tara (Liaison) tbrown@edinamn.gov Allison, Sharon (Executive Assistant) sallison@edinamn.gov Business Energy Working Group Minutes Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:00 p.m. Edina City Hall Present: Carolyn Jackson, Michelle Horan Excused: Paul Hussian, Mike Woolsey 1. We compared notes on our call with Tom Hoff who runs the Green Steps City business program in the City of Marshall. Marshall has a concrete, simple and effective plan for reaching out to businesses. They do three things: a. On Earth Day, they go out and pick up trash on the east side of town, where the wind has blown everything. Over the years, they have bought scales to weigh how much garbage they collect. b. They do a recognition program: One of their Green Steps Advisory Committee makes a presentation to a business group and asks attendees to fill out their environmental application form. Then, the committee reviews the applications. If a business is close to achieving recognition but isn’t quite there, a member of the committee contacts them about how they can take an extra step or two to achieve recognition. Then, those businesses that achieve enough points on the survey for recognition get a green steps cling for their window and a logo for their website. c. The data is collected in a google form that is a low cost way of collecting data. d. Third, they have an annual community forum where business people talk about their environmental waste reduction projects and how they align with environmental goals and best practices. 2. Then we discussed how we could adopt a similar program in Edina. a. We can identify business groups to present to, such as the Edina Chamber, the 50th and France Association or the Rotary Clubs. b. The presentation can be standardized for any volunteer to give. c. We need to set up a similar google form for gathering application information. d. Then the committee identifies honorees. e. A potential follow up could be having a high school student interview honorees to capture their story. This could be published in the Sun Current as a guest column. f. Michelle will write up a draft action outline. 3. We discussed some other business outreach opportunities, including the MN Chamber of Commerce Waste Wise Foundation, the Accessability plastic recycling center and how retail might it useful, and an upcoming Edina League of Women Voters event on the Frederick Rich book, Getting to Green, and how that can be an opportunity to talk about the intersection of saving money and environmental stewardship. 4. We reviewed the tenant event held at Centennial Lakes Offices. The presenters did a very good job, which included a City of Minneapolis person talking about benchmarking. The audience was very engaged and learned some new things, so it was very worthwhile. In the future, we should rename the event to draw more people in. How can we replicate the presentations? 5. We discussed how our actions so far fit into the PiE electricity action plan. Carolyn is going to review the PiE plan and see how this recognition program fits into those objectives. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Jackson The CITY of EDINA Energy Efficiency for Office Tenants Tara Brown Sustainability, City of Edina The CITY of EDINA Why talk about energy? www.EdinaMN.gov 2 The CITY of EDINA Where does Edina sit? www.EdinaMN.gov 3 The CITY of EDINAWhat are we doing about it? Edina’s Electricity Action Plan Vision* Edina’s residents, schools, businesses, and government will successfully reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by the year 2025 through strategies and actions that are sustainable, practical, and measurable. *Energy Action Plan was created by community stakeholders, including businesses www.EdinaMN.gov 4 The CITY of EDINA Within the next 18 months lower the City’s electricity greenhouse gas emissions by 7.5%, which is 1.34 million kWh, or 943 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.* 750 homes take energy savings actions each year, saving 562,000 kWh annually, or 395 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.* Double the number of subscribers to Windsource®, and double the average subscription amount within 18 month, producing 8,505,000 kWh total, or 5,977 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.* Reduce and/or off-set 2% of electricity usage annually, which is 7.3 million kWh, equivalent to 5,140 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.* www.EdinaMN.gov 5 Edina’s Electricity Action Plan Goals City Operations Residents Businesses *Using the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator (https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gasequivalencies-calculator) Energy Saving Tips for Office Tenants Elena Foshay | February 28, 2018 7 Pop Quiz What piece of equipment in your office probably uses the most energy? 7 Photo: Anthony Acosta/CC BY 8 Edina Commercial Energy Use 8 87% 8% 5% Business Energy Use by Quintile Top 20% of businesses Next 20% of businesses Remaining 60% of businesses Source: Edina Electricity Action Plan 9 Edina Commercial Energy Use 9 2% 5% 13% 35%23% 7% 6% 9% Percent of Top 400 Commercial/Industrial Energy Use by Customer Type Beauty Salons, Dry Cleaners, Light Industrial City and County Facilities Hotels, Apartments, Condos, Senior Living Office Buildings Large Retail Manufacturing RestaurantsOffice Buildings Source: Partners in Energy 10 Office Energy Consumption 10 Source: National Renewable Energy Lab Plug and Process Loads (PPLs): Energy loads that are not related to lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, or water heating Lighting 20% Space Heating 16% Space Coolng 13%Ventilation 11% Water Heating 7% PPLs 33% Commercial Buildings Energy Use Breakdown 11 Office Energy Consumption 11 25% 19%17%15%13% 4%3%2%0.23%0.23% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Ventilation Computers Lighting Other Cooling Office equipment Refrigeration Space heating Cooking Water heating Electricity Consumption by End Use, 2012 All buildings Office 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% Total Space heating Water heating Cooking Other Natural Gas Consumption by End Use, 2012 All buildings Office Source: CBECSSee end uses for more detail 12 Impact of Taking Action If all the large office buildings in Edina took action, it could reduce office plug load electricity use 30-43% 12 This is equivalent to taking 3,000- 4,000 cars off the road for a year Photo: hillman54/CC BY 13 Energy Saving Tips 13 14 Lighting 14 15 Lighting Upgrade to LEDs 15 Photo by: led_999 | CC BY 16 Lighting Maximize use of natural light 16 Photo by: Dan4th Nicholas| CC BY Photo by: Campaign Monitor| CC BY 17 Lighting •Turn off unused lights •Install motion sensors 17 Photo by: Brady Steigauf | Used with Permission 18 Workstation 18 19 Computers Change your computer’s power settings 19 Source: Microsoft Control Panel, Power Options 20 Computers •Put your computer in “hibernate” mode when leaving for a long meeting •Power off your computer and monitor at the end of the day 20 Photo by: Brady Steigauf | Depicting Microsoft power options 21 Computers Dim monitor brightness 21 Source: Microsoft Control Panel, Power Options 22 Computers Power down your computer and monitor at the end of each day 22 Photo by: MoneyBlogNewz| CC BY 23 Desktop Electronics Use a power strip that can be turned off at the end of the day Better yet: Use a smart power strip! 23 Photo by: Brady Steigauf | Used with Permission 24 Computers Switch from a desktop to a laptop 24 Photo by: Alberto Gonzalez | CC BY Photo by: LaptopBatteryQA | CC BY 25 Heating and Cooling Get rid of space heaters 25 Photo by: Your Best Digs| CC BY 26 Common Areas 26 27 Common Equipment •Consolidate desktop printers into a few, shared devices •Remove personal electronics you don’t need 27 Photo by: Care Office | CC BY 28 Common Equipment 28 Put equipment on a timer so it turns off at the end of the day Photo by: Brady Steigauf | Used with Permission 29 Common Equipment Take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible 29 Photo by: Cade Buchanan | CC BY 30 Break Room 30 31 Kitchens and Break Rooms Replace drip coffee makers with hot plates with insulated carafes or single serve coffee makers 31 Photo by: Brady Steigauf | Used with Permission Photo by: Mark Buckawicki | CC BY 32 Kitchens and Breakrooms Replace multiple mini-fridges with a larger, shared fridge 32 Photo by: Brady Steigauf | Used with Permission 33 Commitment to Act What three actions will your office take to save energy? 33 34 Motivate others Here’s how you can motivate others to take action: •Adjust your purchasing policies and practices to promote sustainability and efficiency •Designate an office ‘energy champion’ •Form an office ‘green team’ •Host an annual energy conservation campaign •Make it fun! 34 35 Take Action and Win a Prize! Win a pair of tickets to see the Minnesota Wild play at the Xcel Energy Center on Sunday, March 25! Here’s how: 1.Choose at least three energy saving actions your office will take 2.Take a photo or screen shot of yourself or a coworker taking action 3.Send your three actions and the photo/screen shot to Tara Brown at tbrown@edinamn.gov -Your email to Tara counts as one contest entry -Deadline for contest entries is March 16, 2018 -Prize drawing will take place on March 19, 2018 -Each office may only enter the drawing once. Offices are free to decide on their own how tickets will be awarded. 35 36 Additional Resources •Xcel Energy energy tips for offices: https://www.xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/business_programs_and_rebates/business_like_yours/office •Xcel Energy Computer Efficiency Rebate Program: https://www.xcelenergy.com/programs_and_rebates/business_programs_and_rebates/equipment_rebates/computer_efficiency •ENERGY STAR®Product Finder: https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/ •National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) Resources for Reducing Plug and Process Loads in Office Buildings: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/54175.pdf –Includes downloadable calculator tool to estimate your office energy use •Commercial Building Plug Load Energy Reduction Strategies –Research study results https://www.mncee.org/resources/projects/commercial-building-plug-load-energy-reduction-str/ 36 37 Thank You! 37