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Twin Lakes Elementary School <br /> Completed in 2007,Twin Lakes Elementary school was the first school in Minnesota to achieve Gold <br /> Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(LEED)certification.LEED is a national standard for <br /> developing high-performance,sustainable buildings.Annual energy costs at the school are 50%less than <br /> the average for a school of comparable size. <br /> Landfill Gas-to-Electric Power Plant <br /> Using methane created by decomposing waste at the Elk River Landfill,enough energy is generated to <br /> supply the energy needs for about 2,400 homes in the City of Elk River.The plant contains four 800- <br /> kilowatt engine-generators which generate approximately 26.7 million kilowatt-hours per year. <br /> More: <br /> Elk River Library—LEED Certified <br /> Environmental Learning Center <br /> Haubenschild Farm—Bio-digester <br /> Wind Turbine <br /> Public Safety Building—Geothermal System <br /> City of Elk River Diesel Fuel Power Plant <br /> Programs <br /> Energy City is well connected to the community and uses innovative methods to provide support to <br /> residents and local businesses.Below is a list of the programs that Energy City provides. <br /> Businesses <br /> Education Series—The Energy City Education Series strives to limit businesses'impact on the Comment[MK1]:Is this still happening?I'm not <br /> - -` - sure what Eton Dev.role is.I would be interested in <br /> environment and save them money by teaching about energy efficient opportunities.The city of Elk starting it back up if it isn't in the plans. <br /> River hosts these FREE events with guest presentations from professionals in the environmental field <br /> and business owners around the Elk River area.It's a great way for businesses to learn about local <br /> resources and how they can reduce their energy consumption.For more information on our next event <br /> visit the City of Elk River's website and click on Energy City or call 763-635-1000 Comment[MK2]:Maybe instead say"check the <br /> calendar"? <br /> Energy City High Five Program—The Energy City High Fives serve as an award program for local <br /> businesses who want to boost efficiency,save money,and help the planet in the process.Businesses <br /> chose form over 35 actions spread across seven different categories.The categories are Waste <br /> Management,Electricity Conservation&Lighting,HVAC systems,Water Conservation,Employee <br /> Initiatives,Purchasing,and Miscellaneous.Businesses earn points by implementing actions in these <br /> categories.The points then convert to awards and notoriety!This program was launched in June of 2011 <br /> with the goal of rewarding businesses for enacting sustainable choices while,at the same time,making it <br /> as easy as possible for them to make those decisions by offering information and assistance.Call 763- <br /> 635-1000 for more information. <br /> Residents <br />