HomeMy WebLinkAboutEC Packet 11.10.2025City of Falcon Heights
Environment Commission
City Hall
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
AGENDA
Monday, November 10, 2025
6:30 p.m.
A.CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:Beth Mercer-Taylor (Chair) ____ Georgiana May ____
John Pellegrini (Vice-Chair) ____ David Smith ____
Adam Keester ____ Nuz Sanidad ____
Monika Chandler ____
Staff Liaison Lynch ____
Council Liaison Mielke ____
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 13, 2025
E. NEW BUSINESS
1.Boulevard Tree Plantings
2.Energy Action Plan Update
3.SCORE Funding
F.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Staff Liaison Report
2.Council Liaison Report
G.ADJOURN
Next regular meeting date: December 8, 2025
City of Falcon Heights
Environment Commission
City Hall
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
Minutes
Monday, October 13, 2025
6:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Beth Mercer-Taylor (Chair) _X_ Georgiana May _X_
John Pellegrini (Vice-Chair) _X_ David Smith _X_
Adam Keester _X_ Nuz Sanidad _X_
Monika Chandler _A_
Staff Liaison Lynch _X_
Council Liaison Mielke _X_
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice-Chair Pellegrini made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion passed by consent.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 8, 2025
Vice-Chair Pellegrini made a motion to approve the September 8, 2025 minutes. Motion
passed by consent.
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Green-To-Go Ordinance
Staff Liaison Lynch went through the drafted Green-To-Go ordinance. She explained this is
heavily taken from the City of Roseville, but it may be good to have similar language amongst
the cities doing this to make it easier for businesses who have locations in multiple cities. She
explained food trucks should probably be removed since these are regulated by the State of
Minnesota and we do not currently have regulations for them in City Code. She explained a
potential timeline for implementation, including speaking with City Council, an introductory
letter to businesses, an Open House at City Hall, individual meetings at businesses, adoption
of the ordinance, then several months before compliance is expected and enforced. Businesses
should be allowed time to use of their existing supply of non-compostable/non-recyclable
goods before forcing them to purchase compliant versions.
She mentioned she is concerned around the financial impact to businesses but that
BizRecycling could help with this. She asked for advice from Nuz Sanidad who worked on
Green-To-Go in St. Paul. Sanidad explained a lot of the existing products that businesses are
using are recyclable and thus already in compliance, but agreed that BizRecycling can help.
She also stated she did outreach with sample bags of materials for the businesses to test, feel,
etc.
Commissioners discussed compliance and how to ensure compliance, and Staff Liaison Lynch
explained the current code enforcement process at the City. Currently it can be a long process
involving letters back and forth and discussions with the property owner before a harsher
solution is sought. She explained compliance is what is wanted, not necessarily punishing
someone. Council Liaison Mielke suggested rewarding compliant businesses by featuring
them in the newsletter or perhaps offering a decal window cling to showcase their compliance.
Staff Liaison Lynch stated the next steps would be to make a few more changes to the drafted
ordinance before taking it to City Council for an initial review.
2. Landscaping Updates to City Code
Staff Liaison Lynch went through drafted updates to landscaping requirements in City Code.
Commissioners discussed boulevard plantings and the best way to regulate these. It was
determined the Environment Commission wants to promote and encourage native
landscaping instead of turf grass, but that raising the height of turf grass to 8” to match other
cities would be a good option. However it would also be good to match the ordinance to what
is currently being seen in Falcon Heights, which includes many longer native plantings and
no-mow lawns that may have longer grass, all things the Commission supports.
F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Staff Liaison Report
Staff Liaison Lynch gave an update on GreenCorps Member Siebert’s new service assignment
for Great Plains Institute. She also advised the City Hall solar panels will be fully installed in
the next few weeks, boulevard trees will be delivered to roughly 20 homes in the next week or
two, and gave an overview and update on the Les Bolstad Golf Course sale by the University.
2. Council Liaison Report
Council Liaison Mielke asked Commissioners about adding a transportation component to the
Environment Commission. Commissioners were in support and mentioned the Climate
Action Plan advises on transportation and this would be a good fit for the Environment
Commission to discuss.
G. Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Next regular meeting date: November 10, 2025
ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota
__________________________
Item Boulevard Trees
Description The City of Falcon Heights has been working to replant boulevard trees in
specific neighborhoods. The first round of plantings is now complete. City
Staff will be providing an update on the result of those plantings and an
updated map of boulevard tree placement.
Budget Impact None.
Attachment(s) None.
Action(s)
Requested
No action requested.
Meeting Date November 10, 2025
Agenda Item E-1
Attachment None.
Submitted By Hannah Lynch, Community
Development Coordinator
ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota
__________________________
Item Energy Action Plan Update
Description The City of Falcon Heights has been working to implement their Energy
Action Plan. Staff recently met with representatives from the Partners in
Energy program and received the mid-year update for the plan. This is an
overview of that update.
Budget Impact None.
Attachment(s) • 2025 Falcon Heights Data Dashboard – Mid-Year Program Summary
• Falcon Heights Energy Action Plan – Work Plan
Action(s)
Requested
No action requested.
Meeting Date November 10, 2025
Agenda Item E-2
Attachment See below.
Submitted By Hannah Lynch, Community
Development Coordinator
2025 Community Data Dashboard
Xcel Energy Mid Year Program Summary
-Increase energy savings by 53% and avoid an additional 34% emissions through participation in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs
2023
Energy Action Plan ImpactUtility Consumption & Premise Trends
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
DSM kWh Savings
DSM Therm Savings
DSM Participation Count
Total Renewable Energy
Participation
Total Renewable Energy
kWh Savings
Total DSM & RE GHG
Savings, MT CO2e 2,378
8,937,973
267
127
213,252
1,296,839
2,794
12,432,486
261
243
149,540
2,335,520
1,149
6,647,037
263
278
161,327
386,763
1,042
6,573,316
407
254
104,102
1,035,716
1,788
7,097,581
402
240
243,360
975,187
2022 2023 2024 2025
% Change in Premise Count
% Change in kWh Usage
% Change in Therm Usage -16%
-54%
0%
-17%
-8%
0%
-5%
2%
0%
16%
2%
6%
Annual % Change
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
0
1,000
2,000
# of Premises
2,270
2,401
2,399
2,404
2,400
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
0.0M
10.0M
20.0M
30.0M
kWh Usage
0
500
1000
CDD
28.7M
29.4M
30.0M
27.7M
12.7M
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
0K
1,000K
2,000K
Therm Usage
0K
2K
4K
6K
8K
HDD
2,135K
2,468K
2,352K
1,955K
1,649K
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Cooling Degree Days (CDD)
Heating Degree Days (HDD)4,360
249
5,938
883
6,565
1,232
7,849
1,049
6,731
1,184
Line: CDD/HDD totals; Colored Bar:Total Consumption & Premises
Balance Temp: 65F; Source: www.weatherdatadepot.com and NOAA.gov
Participation counts for rebate programs reflect Xcel Energy offerings only. Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas
to the community.
A
bc
Annual Program Trends
Partners in Energy is a collaboration of the Community and Xcel Energy.
GHG emission estimates reflect the most accurate and current information available, but the data may changeslightly after third-party verification.
Implementation Period: November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026
Colored Bar: Progress Black Line: Goal
0K 500K 1000K 1500K 2000K
1,874,275
Cumulative kWh Savings
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000
218,670
Cumulative Therm Savings
0 100 200 300 400
194
Cumulative DSM Participation
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500
2,535
Cumulative GHG Emissions Avoided (MTCO2e)
2025 data covers January - June
Falcon Heights strives to:Baseline
2025 Community Data Dashboard
Xcel Energy Mid Year Program Summary
2025 data covers January - June
Implementation Metrics
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Commercial & Industrial
Municipal
Residential 107
0
20
201
0
42
200
1
77
219
0
35
186
1
53
Energy Efficiency Program Participation
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Commercial & Industrial
Municipal
Residential 253
6
8
246
6
9
249
6
8
392
6
9
387
6
9
Renewable Program Participation
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Commercial & Industrial
Residential
Municipal 35,545
567,298
8,335,131
58,425
1,004,319
11,369,743
55,508
950,266
5,641,263
55,256
1,147,598
5,370,462
54,358
1,273,632
5,769,592
Total Renewable Program kWh
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Solar*Rewards
Non-Solar*Rewards Net Metering
Solar*Rewards Community Participation
Windsource & Renewable*Connect Flex Participation
Renewable*Connect Participation
Total Renewable Energy Participation 267
3
179
55
12
18
261
3
180
50
12
16
263
14
189
38
10
12
407
14
190
191
5
7
402
12
186
198
2
4
Total Renewable Program Participation
Solar*Rewards Community
Renewable*Connect
Solar*Rewards
Non-Solar*Rewards
Windsource & Renewable*Connect Flex
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Home Energy
Audit
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Home Energy
Squad
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Insulation
Rebate
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Low-Income
Home Energy
Squad
2025
2024
2023
2022
Residential
Heating and
Cooling
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Top Energy Efficiency Programs - Residential Participation
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Custom
Efficiency
2025
2023
2021
Efficiency
Controls
2024
2023
2022
2021
HVAC+R
Efficiency
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Lighting
Efficiency
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Small
Business
Lighting
2024
2023
2021
Top Energy Efficiency Programs - C&I & Municipal Participation
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Total Participation
Total Renewable Participation
2022 2023 2024 2025
-160
-140
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
20
Annual Net Change in Participation
Annual Net Change Renewables Participation
2025 Community Data Dashboard
Xcel Energy Mid Year Program Summary
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Commercial & Industrial & Municipal
Custom Efficiency
Efficiency Controls
Energy Design Assistance
Foodservice Equipment
HVAC+R Efficiency
Lighting Efficiency
Low Income Multi-Family Building
Efficiency
Multi-Family Building Efficiency
Nonprofit Energy Savings Program
Peak Day Partners
Process & Commercial Efficiency Bo..
Saver's Switch for Business
Small Business Lighting
Smart Thermostats for Business
Total
Residential
Home Energy Audit
Home Energy Savings Program
Home Energy Squad
HomeSmart
Insulation Rebate
Low-Income Home Energy Squad
Outdoor Equipment
Panel Upgrade
Refrigerator Recycling
Residential Heating and Cooling
Residential Saver's Switch
Smart Thermostat
Whole Home Efficiency
Total
Grand Total
20
3
1
5
10
1
42
1
1
2
2
10
19
1
1
5
78
1
1
5
62
1
6
2
35
10
14
9
1
1
54
6
2
1
5
8
10
6
16
107
12
1
46
6
1
5
2
7
13
14
201
1
18
26
79
5
4
2
8
3
24
6
25
200
47
3
80
3
1
8
8
19
2
29
219
1
36
43
93
4
1
4
8
10
19
186
34
21
89
15
10
6
5
1
5
127243278254240
Target 1
Engage residents in energy efficiency programs to alleviate energy burden
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Target 2
Engage income-qualified participants in energy efficiency programs to alleviate energy burden
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Target 3
Retain residential participants in Renewable*Connect and Renewable*Connect Flex
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
-Implementation Started November 1, 2024
-Created a Demystifying Renewables flyer for use at summer events in
Falcon Heights
-Home Energy Squad tabled at the Home Energy Fair and got 6-8 visits
signed up at the event
-Postcard mailed out March 7th to 1,100 residents of older homes to
promote Home Energy Squad visits
-City Staff hosted “Spring Together” event. LED lighting kits were given
out, but event wasn’t focused on energy
-Business decision tree flyer created and sent out to businesses with
business registrations
Implementation Activities
Efficiency Program Participation Implementation Progress
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2026 Implementation Highlights
2025 data covers January - June
Xcel Energy filed a new DSM plan in 2024 which resulted in some programs being reorganized and renamed.
2025 Community Data Dashboard
Xcel Energy Mid Year Program Summary
2025 data covers January - June
DSM Participation Count
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
DSM Therm Savings
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
DSM kWh Savings
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Commercial
Custom Efficiency
Efficiency Controls
Energy Design Assistance
Foodservice Equipment
HVAC+R Efficiency
Lighting Efficiency
Low Income Multi-Family
Building Efficiency
Multi-Family Building
Efficiency
Nonprofit Energy Savings
Program
Peak Day Partners
Process & Commercial
Efficiency Bonus
Saver's Switch for Business
Small Business Lighting
Smart Thermostats for
Business
Total
Residential
Home Energy Audit
Home Energy Savings
Program
Home Energy Squad
HomeSmart
Insulation Rebate
Low-Income Home Energy
Squad
Outdoor Equipment
Panel Upgrade
Refrigerator Recycling
Residential Heating and
Cooling
Residential Saver's Switch
Smart Thermostat
Whole Home Efficiency
Total
Grand Total
20
3
1
5
10
1
42
1
1
2
2
10
19
1
1
5
78
1
1
5
62
1
6
2
35
10
14
9
1
1
54
6
2
1
5
8
10
6
16
205,728
26
116
0
205,586
0
134,373
0
0
0
0
0
123,898
8,792
0
1,683
145,788
0
0
0
123,366
754
13,238
8,430
88,153
385
0
68,754
17,820
1,194
227,680
385
0
0
3,133
0
154,254
20,501
49,407
1,280,344
1,124
0
863,244
94,762
321,214
2,302,067
5,074
0
0
11,003
1,411,879
227,677
0
577,671
68,763
354,716
5,104
0
34,191
164,005
0
79,524
71,892
1,006,664
1,950
631,479
16,568
356,667
0
928,613
1,933
8,181
2
63,274
359,194
52,472
171,206
272,351
107
12
1
46
6
1
5
2
7
13
14
201
1
18
26
79
5
4
2
8
3
24
6
25
200
47
3
80
3
1
8
8
19
2
29
219
1
36
43
93
4
1
4
8
10
19
186
34
21
89
15
10
6
5
1
5
7,524
0
0
5,744
0
0
0
101
1,366
313
0
15,167
420
0
0
10,451
0
0
14
2,687
0
660
935
0
15,539
55
0
11,657
0
15
3,085
0
571
156
0
15,949
499
165
0
13,888
0
18
1,104
0
275
0
15,680
920
0
11,058
0
3,384
0
318
0
0
16,495
24
1
6,349
4,037
0
0
271
563
5,250
0
33,453
184
36
28
12,943
3,767
0
1,237
1,181
0
12,592
1,485
0
32,047
950
3
18,543
2,147
0
2,269
0
8,056
79
0
29,052
235
598
45
16,619
4,305
408
474
0
6,368
0
46,574
1,674
24
26,492
12,260
1,801
0
3,258
1,065
0
127243278254240 213,252149,540161,327104,102243,360 1,296,8392,335,520386,7631,035,716975,187
Energy Efficiency Programs Participation and Savings
Xcel Energy filed a new DSM plan in 2024 which resulted in some programs being reorganized and renamed.
ENERGY DATA GLOSSARY
Definitions
Demand Side Management (DSM): Demand side management aims to encourage
consumers to decrease energy consumption. Xcel Energy offers DSM programs, like
efficiency rebates and energy assessments, to help consumers reduce and shift their energy
consumption.
Premise: A unique identifier for the location of electricity or natural gas service. In most cases
it is a facility location. There can be multiple premises per building, and multiple premises per
individual customer.
Heating Degree Days (HDD): Heating degree days (HDDs) are a measure of how cold the
temperature was on a given day or during a period of days and correlates to heating demand.
For example, the more HDDs there are, the higher furnace use is likely to be. This is often
seen through an increase in natural gas consumption.
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): Cooling degree days (CDDs) are a measure of how hot the
temperature was on a given day or during a period of days and correlates to cooling demand.
For example, the more CDDs there are, the higher air conditioner use is likely to be. This is
often seen through an increase in electricity consumption.
Units of Measure
Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Gases in the atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation and
significantly contribute to climate change. The primary greenhouse gases in the earth's
atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh): A unit of electricity consumption.
Therm (thm): A unit of natural gas consumption.
Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e): A unit of measure for greenhouse
gas emissions. The unit "CO2e" represents an amount of a greenhouse gas whose
atmospheric impact has been standardized to that of one unit mass of carbon dioxide (CO2),
based on the global warming potential (GWP) of the gas.
Data Privacy
4/50 Rule: Xcel Energy applies the "4/50 rule" as an aggregation standard to the energy
consumption data within this report. So long as a given aggregated value contains 4 or more
customers and no single customer makes up 50 percent or more of the aggregated value, the
value can be publicized in this report. If these conditions are not met, customer(s) will be
removed from energy consumption data.
Renewable Energy Programs
Renewable*Connect Flex (Formerly Windsource): An Xcel Energy subscription program
enabling customers to source their electricity from wind for an additional monthly cost.
Annual participation is calculated as a count of unique customers in both programs.
Solar*Rewards Community: A community solar garden subscription program where
customers subscribe to a nearby, third-party community solar garden. Customers receive a
credit for the energy produced by the portion of the solar garden represented by their
subscription. Annual participation is calculated as a count of unique customers in the
program.
Renewable*Connect: An Xcel Energy subscription program enabling customers to source
their electricity from solar and wind for an additional monthly cost. Annual participation is
calculated as a count of unique customers in the program.
Solar*Rewards: An incentivized Xcel Energy program for on-site solar installations. Excess
energy generation is sold back to Xcel Energy.
Net-Metering: A non-incentivized Xcel Energy program for on-site solar installations. Excess
energy generation is sold back to Xcel Energy.
Popular Energy Efficiency Programs
Home Energy Squad: A residential energy assessment program from Xcel Energy that
includes a home energy audit and installation of energy efficient materials.
Residential Heating and Cooling: A rebate program for residential customers who
purchase high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment, including heat pumps, water
heaters and more.
HVAC+R: A rebate program where businesses can earn rebates from Xcel Energy on
high-efficiency heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and more.
Small Business Energy Solutions: A free lighting and HVAC assessment program for
small and medium-sized business customers.
Lighting Efficiency: Business customers can earn rebates from Xcel Energy for purchasing
and installing LED lighting fixtures, bulbs, and control systems.
Check out the Energy Terms 101 digital resource to learn more:
https://xcelenergycommunities.com/document/energy-terms-101-0
2024 2025 2025 2025 2025 2026
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1
A Identify school and teacher partnerships and work with those partners
to understand classroom needs.
B Develop materials and activities that support appropriate energy
engagement according to school partners
C Ask school library or other entities to host educational events
regarding energy efficiency / conservation and renewable energy
D Encourage partnering with “EmPowered Schools” program to
Neighboring School Districts
E
Utilize the Minnesota GreenStep School Program to show students
that their school is leading the way in energy conservation and
reducing environmental impacts
A Call for community volunteers by the City
B Provide Xcel Energy and supporting energy resources to the
volunteers to share with their neighbors / associations
C
Develop resources for volunteers to share with neighbors (e.g.,
template emails, National Night Out activities, NextDoor posts, website
content, etc.)
A Provide renters with information about applicable energy rebates
B Raise awareness of assistance programs for those renters who are
affected by a higher energy burden or lower-income household
A Promote home energy assessments
B Showcase residents who have had home energy assessments and
made improvements in their home as a result
A Create an Energy Action Hub on the City of Falcon Heights’ website to
disseminate information about energy resources
B Establish partnerships with community organizations and/or Falcon
Heights specific publications to bring awareness to residents
C Include energy educational resources on the City of Falcon Heights
email newsletter
A Showcase positive testimonials in the City’s newsletter, blog and
articles in local media
B Postcard mail out campaign of testimonials from residents to other
residents
D Postcard mail out campaign of testimonials from business owners to
other businesses
D Share testimonials at St Paul Chamber of Commerce meetings
A Connect with Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative (CTC) to Improve
Living Conditions through energy projects for Student Housing
B Form partnership with neighboring city councils to coordinate energy
equity projects that are mutually beneficial
A Create and promote City incentives and/or recognition for energy
efficient multi-family buildings
B Review and revise City code to remove barriers to more energy
efficient multi-family buildings
C
Support the adoption of standards requiring buildings larger than 5
units to periodically re-invest in energy efficient improvements that
have a reasonable payback period
D
Support incentives for retrofits and redevelopment of existing multi-
family buildings to improve energy while respecting the historic
integrity of buildings and communities
A Be present at community events with resources and tips to encourage
businesses and residents to reduce energy consumption
B
Request that homeowners who have made significant energy
efficiency improvements temporarily display an energy conservation
yard sign
C Publicly acknowledge homeowners and business owners in the City’s
email newsletter for energy conservation efforts
3) Partner with the State Fair to Encourage Energy A Draft proposal to partner with State Fair to encourage joint energy
projects
A
Create targeted outreach programs to educate business owners and
owners of multi-family buildings about the benefits of electric heating
options
B Host workshops and informational sessions to highlight benefits of
adopting efficient electric heating technologies
C
Encourage building owners who have already installed air source heat
pumps to share their success stories with other building owners
through presentations, open houses and business networking events
D
Assist businesses and workforce to keep up to date on technological
advances in building energy. Provide outreach to local businesses to
assist in these educational efforts
E
Recommend energy improvements for rental properties during annual
inspections. Provide an opportunity to educate building owners about
energy improvements annually, giving updates on electrification
technology and available incentives
A Draft a proposal for collaboration between the City Council and the
University of Minnesota and find a way forward
B Advocate for increasing EV charging infrastructure on and off campus
C
Encourage charging infrastructure on new developments and retrofits,
especially multi-family buildings and businesses. Support the
continued development of charging infrastructure for Evs
6) Collaborate with Metro Transit A Draft, send and follow up on a request to Metro Transit to have electric
buses on Route 121 and on the Rapid Transit A Line
7) Reduce Costs of Home Energy Assessments for Residents A
Address economic barriers for residents who may be hard to reach or
under-represented in the community and increase home energy
assessment visits by promoting free visits
A Identify homes and businesses that have already undergone energy
projects
B Recognize those who would wish to participate in open house tours
and set up tour dates for groups to visit
C Host a local energy fair in Falcon Heights and encourage citizen and
local business participation
A Contact and form a collaboration with Solar United Neighbors (SUN)
to help residents and businesses bulk buy solar
B
Pursue grants to assist with the installation of solar panels on homes
and businesses. This financial support will make renewable energy a
viable option for more residents, reducing the City's overall carbon
footprint
A Request proposals for solar installations on future municipal buildings
B Partner with one or more solar installation companies to recommend
to buildings in the City.
C Explore grants for installation of onsite solar on businesses and
buildings
A Encourage subscription and on-site opportunities to residents during
events and on the City website
B Share incentives for renewable energy options with renters though
email and mailing campaigns
A Reach out to the University of Minnesota to form a collaboration
centered on renewable energy technologies
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Partner with the University of Minnesota to help share incentives for
renewable energy programs to multi-family building owners, residents
and students
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Host workshops to educate the community on renewable energy
topics and resources while connecting professionals with residents
and residents with training options
B Support and promote workforce opportunities in renewable energy
industry
Action Items
2) Solar Arrays on Future Buildings
3) Promote Renewable Subscription and On-site Options for
Residents
4) Partner with the University of Minnesota to Encourage Renewable
Energy
5) Establish a Reliable Workforce in Renewable Energy Applications
Focus Area Strategy
1) Support Energy Improvments
2) Incentivize and Recognize Energy Efficiency Projects
4) Encourage Efficient Electric Heating Technologies
5) Form Climate Action Partnership with U of M
8) Showcase Existing Energy Projects in Homes and Businesses
1) Support a Group-Buy Solar
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1) Conduct Energy Outreach in Schools
2) Develop Neighborhood Energy Liaisons
3) Increase Access to Renter Resources
4) Promote Home Energy Assessments
5) Provide Accessible Energy Communication
6) Highlight Energy Saving and Clean Energy Testimonials
7) Develop and Sustain Partnerships that Support Community Energy
Equity Goals
ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota
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Item SCORE Funding
Description Every year, Ramsey County receives SCORE (Governor’s Select Committee On
Recycling and the Environment) funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency. These funds are passed through to the municipalities to provide
partial support for municipal recycling and related programs. To receive
SCORE funding, municipalities must apply for the funding annually as well as
adhere to the SCORE funding requirements.
Billing is currently taking place for projects eligible for SCORE funding which
have already been completed for the year (such as textile recycling, e-waste
recycling, and paper shredding at the Sustainability Fair), but there will likely
be funds left over. This agenda item is for Environment Commissioners to
brainstorm a potential project or event to hold between now and the end of the
year.
Up-to-date funding that is still available will be provided at the meeting.
Budget Impact None.
Attachment(s) None.
Action(s)
Requested
Staff requests the Environment Commission discuss a potential quick recycling
project or event between now and the end of the year.
Meeting Date November 10, 2025
Agenda Item E-3
Attachment None.
Submitted By Hannah Lynch, Community
Development Coordinator