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Goal 3:Showcase Ideas of the"Energy City"-The city historically has been home to green and renewable energy products and services. Water,wind,
<br /> sunlight,gas,geothermal,and solid waste have powered the community for ages. "Green"homes,businesses,and products are respected worldwide. The
<br /> "Energy City"will aid,create,promote,endorse,sponsor,and facilitate the next generation of ideas. Percent complete
<br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks 25 50 75 100
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<br /> C1 Identify 60 new participants(businesses,builders,and homeowners)in the"High 5"program by 2024.Identify 10 new
<br /> participants by 2016,identify 10 more by 2018,etc. Environment
<br /> C2 Obtain a rating of"double high 5"(25 points)or higher by 25%of participants by 2024 Environment
<br /> C3 City Hall(and other city owned buildings)will participate in the"High 5"program and work to achieve the highest rating
<br /> by 2024 All departments
<br /> Obtain 4 new participants each year in the"Project Conserve"home and business energy and thermal auditing program
<br /> C4 Promote and utilize sustainable Green by 2024 Elk River Municipal Utilities
<br /> building techniques,materials,and practices
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<br /> C5 Provide 10 tours to school groups,residents,businesses,investors,and/or fellow local,state,federal,and international Environment/Energy City
<br /> governmental and non-governmental employees annually Commission
<br /> C6 Adopt"Green"standards/guidelines for all large purchases((ex:electronics(printers,printing supplies),wood products,
<br /> food,cleaning products,paints/coatings/adhesives,carpets,furniture,paper products))by the City by 2024
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<br /> C7 Achieve the next Step in the GreenStep Cities Program by 2024 All departments
<br /> C8 Explore neighborhood energy systems(PV Systems,Water Collection Systems)and make a plan for improvements by
<br /> Identify and promote renewable energy 2024 Elk River Municipal Utilities
<br /> C9 resources Explore District Heating Systems and make a plan for developments by 2024 Elk River Municipal Utilities
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<br /> FC 0 1 Achieve 15%above State/Federal mandates of renewable energy city-wide by 2024 Elk River Municipal Utilities
<br /> Goal 4:Public Engagement in the"Energy City"-Good ideas are nothing if they are not pushed to the users and decision makers. The"Energy City"will
<br /> develop and manage educational programs to promote the city's goals and work toward the continuing education of the public with respect to energy technology,
<br /> energy manufacturing,energy demonstrations,recycling,use of green products and education. Percent complete
<br /> Objective High Priority Action Tasks 25 50 75 100
<br /> D1 100%of new residents and businesses will receive educational materials about recycling and organics recycling within the Environment/Elk Diver Municipal utilities/
<br /> City of Elk River Economic Development
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<br /> D2 Increase residential curb-side recycling to 95%of housholds and residential curb-side organics to 25%by 2018 Utilities p
<br /> Develop education and enforcement programs .................................................................................................
<br /> D3 to keep recyclables out of the waste stream Develop enforcement policies for recycling and organics by residents and businesses by 2024 Environment
<br /> D4 Add 15 new solar trash and recycling compactors to City owned property by 2024 Environment/Parks and Recreation
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<br /> D5 Provide solid waste,recycling,and organics recycling receptacles for community events.25%of community event will
<br /> provide the receptacals by 2016,50%by 2018,etc. Environment/Parks and Recreation
<br /> Promote implementation of water conservation practices(rain gardens,bioswales,green roofs,porous pavement,
<br /> D6 Develop and implement enhanced water greenways,wetlands,and stormwater tree trenches,low maintenance native landscaping,grey water systems,etc.)by
<br /> education,incentive,and conservation educating residents,businesses,and City of Elk River employees by 2024
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<br /> D7 By 2018,develop one public demonstration site for porous pavement and provide education for area businesses and
<br /> homeowners to do the same Environment
<br /> D8 Apply for on average 1.5 grant(s)a year for use of"Energy City"funding of energy technology,energy manufacturing,
<br /> energy demonstrations,recycling,use of green products,and/or education Environment
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<br /> Solicit gifts and contributions Advertise and support the adoption program(adopt a park,stormpond,wetland,greenspace,etc.)and have 6 adoptions
<br /> D9 b 2018
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<br /> D10 Enroll in the"Resilient Communities Partnership"with the UMN by 2024 Environment
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