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Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Marketing Director
Phone 952-833-9520 • Fax 952-826-0389 • Web www.CityofEdina.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Energy & Environment Commission seeks volunteers
Edina, Minn., March 15, 2011 – The Edina Energy and Environment Commission (EEC) seeks
volunteers for its working groups and task forces.
The City of Edina recently joined the GreenSteps Cities program and the EEC, its working groups and
task forces, will be working to implement the GreenSteps Cities objectives on sustainability. The
EEC’s working groups and task forces generally meet once a month on weekday evenings for one to
two hours. The groups are:
Air Quality – Evaluates and encourages improvements in air quality. Areas of study include fine
particulate matter, engine idling, wood-burning smoke and second-hand smoke.
Education and Outreach – Creates public awareness and engages residents, schools, churches,
business and civic organizations to take action to conserve and to increase energy efficiency, to
increase recycling, and preserve and enhance the environment.
Energy – Recommends best practices for energy conservation for Edina’s citizens 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, cooling, and other energy uses. Recommends
renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
Purchasing – Examines and recommends changes in City government purchasing and operations to
conserve energy and to generate less waste while recycling more.
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 - Evaluates and encourages improvements in surface water quality and in stormwater
management.
The Commission invites Edina residents, including high school students, to join in working to make
our community a model of sustainability. To volunteer to work on these important topics, send an
email to edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us, call 952-927-8861 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday, or write to Energy/Environment Commission, Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th Street, Edina, MN
55424. Please indicate which of the above topic(s) are of greatest interest to you. Indicate them in
your order of preference. In addition, explain how your background would offer to the area(s) of
your choice.
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