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MAY-10-96 FRI 10:04 FAX NO. 0 P. 05 <br /> At 't t <br /> • UPA <br /> United Power Association <br /> P.O.Box 800 . Elk River,MN 55330-0800 . (612)441-3121 <br /> April 15, 1996 <br /> Minnesota Environmental Initiative <br /> 527 Marquette Avenue, Suite 2420 <br /> • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-9709 <br /> I am pleased to offer United Power Association's (UPA) support for the <br /> Minnesota Environmental Initiative's "Energy Alley" project. I also recommend <br /> the City of Elk River as a prime example of energy efficient and renewable <br /> energy resources at work. <br /> As you are probably aware, UPA is recognized internationally as a leader in <br /> • demand side management programs. Our off-peak and electric thermal storage <br /> programs have been patterned by other utilities across the U.S. and abroad. We <br /> have helped pioneer the use of new energy efficient technologies, such as <br /> geothermal heat pumps and fuel cells. Our facility alone would provide your <br /> project with large scale examples of geothermal heating and cooling, energy <br /> efficient lighting, and electricity from municipal solid waste. In addition to these <br /> demonstrations, our power plant and energy control center would offer working <br /> examples of the infrastructure required for the creation and delivery of our most <br /> efficient and flexible energy form: electricity. <br /> I am also confident that the City of Elk River would be a welcome host to the <br /> distinction of MEI's Energy Alley Showcase designation. The community has <br /> demonstrated time and time again an enlightened and progressive character. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION <br /> Antone J. R de <br /> • Executive Vic- • -sident <br /> and General Manager <br /> AJR/vb <br />