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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director
Phone 952-833-9520 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Energy & Environment Commission seeks working group members
Edina, Minn., Feb. 15, 2012 – The Edina Energy & Environment Commission is seeking volunteers for
several of its working groups. These groups generally meet once a month on weekday evenings for one to
two hours.
The City of Edina recently joined the GreenSteps Cities program. The Commission and its working groups
are implementing the GreenSteps Cities objectives on sustainability. Volunteers are needed for the following
working groups:
Education and Outreach – Creates public awareness and engages residents, schools, churches, businesses
and civic organizations to take action to conserve and to increase energy efficiency, increase recycling and
preserve and enhance the environment.
Energy – Recommends best practices for energy conservation for Edina’s residents and businesses, including
recommendations for a “green” building code, use of Energy Star appliances and other energy-reduction
targets. Promotes the establishment of targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the
City’s buildings, equipment and operations. Examines and promotes renewable energy options for
transportation, heating and cooling, and other energy uses. Recommendations are also made for renewable
energy sources such as wind, geothermal and solar power.
Recycling and Solid Waste – Evaluates and monitors the provision of a residential recycling program.
Evaluates and monitors the provision of a privately provided solid waste program, as well as a reduction in
municipal solid waste produced by Edina residents and businesses.
Water Quality – Evaluate and encourage improvements in surface water quality and in stormwater
management.
The Commission invites all Edina residents, including high school students, to join in working to make the City
a model of sustainability. If you would like to volunteer to work in one or more the above areas, please email
mail@EdinaMN.gov; call 952-927-8861 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; or write to
Energy & Environment Commission, Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN, 55424. Please indicate
which of the above areas are of greatest interest to you. Indicate them in your order of preference. In
addition, tell us a little about what your background would offer to the area(s) of your choice.
For more information on the Energy & Environment Commission, visit www.EdinaGoGreen.org. For more
information on GreenSteps Cities and how Edina is participating, visit http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/.
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