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ON THE UP AND UP: ENERGY CITY GENERATES MOMENTUM FROM SUCCESSFUL ENERGY EXPO Energy City commits to speaki ng engagement at EDAM's 2010 `Power of the Green' Summer conference at Madden's from the event. reduced use of electricity, eater, heating Elk River has been known as Energy fuel, gasoline and waste stream for all resi- Citysince 1996, and will be unveiling its dential participants. 7'roject Conserve Business Recycling program this Summer. participants saved 11.7% in electricity Energy City was an exhibitor at the 2010 costs the first year. Phase II of the pro- Greeningthe Heartland conference at the gram is currently in early planning stages. Minneapolis Convention Center and will Results of the 35-family pilot project and be presenting at the 2010 other demonstrations will be shared at the Economic Development Association of conference. Pictures from Expo can be MN annual summer conference, `Power of found on our Facebook page, Elk River the Green; June 17-19. Attendees of this ED. Elk River held its 4th 27 F b O conference will learn how Elk River has ative i o f l h d l d ruary , e n lk nn v or e e examp set t e an f h s ~ ° River annual Energy Expo at the E With over 50 exhibitors Hi h School e t initiatives in conservation. Winner o ue of MN Cities City ofExcel- 2009 Lea . ~_,, ~ r ~,, fl . g g ~ and 600 attendees, the Ex o was declared p lence Award for Sustainability and Energy ` ! a `smash hit' by the ERStar News. Use & 2009 Project of the Year Award Attendees learned about sustainable living from the Recycling Association of MN, practices and energy conservation. From speakers will discuss the success of Energy installing a programmable thermostat, to City's Project Conserve. This program en- building anedible landfill, people of all courages resource conservation; goals ages were able to take away something include FINALLY, MINNESOTA'S NEWEST STAR Elk River station shown to have the most riders Elk River celebrated the launch of the this season- no need to hassle with con- first commuter rail service in the state last Bested roads or parking costs. Around November. The long awaited 40-mile trip train ride from Elk River to Target Northstar Rail corridor has finally field will cost you $8. Utilizing the family arrived. With stations in Big Lake, Elk pass will save you even more; two adults River, Anoka, Coon Rapids-Riverdale and and up to three children under Fridley, riders can enjoy an undisturbed 17-years old can ride round trip for $13 commute to and from work Monday from the Elk River station. d h f e congeste t through Friday, regardless o traffic and unpredictable MN weather. rides e dail ~1gvera The train goes 79mph rain or shine, and y g came in at 1, 860." takes an estimated 40 minutes from the Elk River Station to the Target Field. 2010 ridership projections show a goal of Northstar offers five morning trips to 897,000 trips, averaging a daily goal of Minneapolis and five trips home in the 2,460. March ridership numbers show afternoon as well as one reverse-commute the largest numbers of riders are departing trip. Three roundtrips are available on and arriving at the Elk River station, with ld To accommodate the needs of the riders, schedule times were changed, effective April 17th. Schedules, promotions and fares are available at www.ci.elk-river.mn.us/northstar. Comments can be made by calling Metro Transit at 612-373-3333. Saturdays and Sundays. The train offers 7,489 and 7,084 rides respective y uring reliable service to 53 MN Twins games the month. Average daily rides came in at 1,860. -- -- • r3 ElkRiver ED 763.635.1040 SUMMER 2010