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Winter 1997 am 1111 III 111 11111 1111 , 411r.1 ii11 vies itil •Jr. is 11 • � ,I%' ail 1��, er."„0 p 0d Elk River EnergyCity Renewable and Efficient Energy for Today and the 21st Century Demonstration Projects The Energy City project emphasizes demonstration projects based on cost effectiveness rather than on mandates or rebates alone. Given the looming `^ ,� "re-regulation" of the electricity industry and ever more competitive energy A "WhaP� markets,the Energy City is all the more timely. ��,��`� t makes this project exciting is that it's industry-based," says Stephen Rohlf,City of Elk River Building and Zoning Administrator and city contact for the Energy City. "Elk River's residential,commercial,and industrial demonstration projects will serve as hands-on examples of the economic `-� benefits of implementing renewable energy technology and services." Since the announcement of Elk River as the Energy City site,Energy Alley and the Energy Alley has formed City of Elk River have received numerous calls from businesses wanting to get an alliance with the City involved. eof Elk River, Minnesota, Energy Efficient Home showcase efficient and Dennis Chuba,Builders Association of Minnesota President,Suburban renewable energy Northwest Builders Association member and Elk River resident, is taking the technology. lead to unite builders in the suburban northwest area to design and construct residential and commercial buildings utilizing energy efficient and renewable energy technology. A committee of builders and builder-related businesses has already been established to start the first demonstration project--an / energy efficient home. "This is a wonderful opportunity for the builders in the ( J northern suburbs and the State of Minnesota. As fast as the Elk River area is S growing,we have a good opportunity to promote energy efficiency,and to do something positive for our environment." City of iv Wind Energy Potential Just north of Elk River sits a glacial moraine,which rises quickly to well over River 1,000 feet and offers a view of the Twin Cities skyline,and a surprisingly strong potential for wind power in the Elk River area. A local wind developer is interested in installing a turbine as part of the Energy City project. The Elk River Energy City turbine,as planned,would be one of the largest in North America. Such a project would certainly help wind development in Minnesota,bringing wind will be an industry focal power within reach of the metro area. point in demonstrating the economic and Vision & Goals environmental benefits City leaders,energy businesses and organizations are meeting to create a common vision and goals for the Energy City.The project's initial stage will • energy efficiency and involve an Energy Use Profile,conducted by the energy engineering firm of Technology North and a team of city-based engineers, to start in the spring of renewable energy. 1997. The Profile will prioritize action areas and will identify energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities.