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Established to promote Minnesota's energy efficiency & renewable energy (EERE) industry. _.,, _ . ENERGY 9 ve® a A program of theSpring MinnesotaNewsletter Environm1996ental Initiative Good Luck Ciaran! otEnergy Alley would like to thank MEI's departing executive director, Ciaran Mannion, for his vision and dedication to the program. The Energy Alley steering committee presented Ciaran with a . i certificate honoring his efforts in developing the program and promoting energy efficiency and 4 ..,.t 'ee renewable energy. Thanks Ciaran and best wishes to you and your family! Energy Alley Holds First Success Story Energy Tour This past February, Energy Alley presentation included a plant tour steering and marketing committee demonstrating unique computer- * _ I members were treated to the initial designed fluorescent light reflectors I. . run-through of the Success Story as well as their geo-source heat pump Energy Tour. The tour visited three installation. .. . sites that utilize energy efficient The Success Story Energy Tour and/or renewable energy products concluded with Minnegasco's fuel and services. District Energy St. cell on the Mpls./St. Paul Air Force '' . Paul's executive vice president Reserve base. Jack Duchow, .E .," `' ''� Matt Schuerger and president Anders Rydaker gave the tour's account manager of energy sales, k first presentation on their district presented the tour's only outdoor heating and cooling system and performance. Jack explained the tolt :h lobbying effort to convince the their expansion plans. The plant is Department of Defense (DOD) to Iso experimenting with burning city install a fuel cell in Minnesota. They tree waste trimmings. other ten DOD fuel cells are sta- t ' En route to the next stop, Jack tioned on either coast. Minnesota's Litzau of the MN Department of cold climate provided an ideal Public Service presented an informal opportunity for DOD to test the fuel lecture on the role of his department cell in "Arctic conditions". The fuel in Minnesota's energy policy and in cell operates without burning fuel the electricity restructuring debate. and with few moving parts, minimizing The energy entourage stopped next exhaust and noise emissions. at Energy Solutions International, A special thanks to the three site one of the fastest growing companies hosts for their preparation and in Minnesota. In three years the for the opportunity to observe their company's annual sales have increased energy efficiency and renewable Matt Schuerger guides the tour through District from $3 million to $22 million. The energy efforts and facilities! Energy St. Paul's facility. Starting in May Energy Alley will feature one tour every month. Multiple-site tours will be conducted periodically and arranged for specific events such as conferences. Call Joel Burns at MEI, 334-3388, if you are interested in participating in a tour and if you would like to have your site considered for a tour. Sustainable City to Showcase Energy Efficiency A sustainable community uses its resources to meet utilities of Minnesota communities to consider becoming current needs while ensuring that adequate resources a Sustainable City Energy Showcase. We received an are available for future generations. overwhelming response, indicating that Minnesotans have a - United Nations strong desire for a cleaner environment and a better economy. The Sustainable City Energy Showcase presents the Interviews with prospective cities will be conducted opportunity for a Minnesota community to look at its energy throughout June, with the sustainable city being selected use and collaborate with leading Minnesota energy in July. The final sustainable city blueprint, including the professionals on incorporating sustainability through technologies to be demonstrated in the city, will be conservation and renewable energy technology in the city developed and determined by a committee made up of plan. Benefits to the community include energy savings, city participants, EERE industry members, and Energy increased profit for the industries involved, increased Alley staff. Together we will promote energy saving and the local employment and decreased operating cost of development of indigenous resources, creating a model of government. lasting energy practices for other cities to follow. In January, Energy Alley invited mayors and municipal For further information contact Joel Burns at MEl. 334-3388.