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2021 Energy City Commission <br />1.10-year Action Plan: Outlines goals for the ECC and city departments as it relates to energy and <br />sustainability related goals, below are some priority areas. <br />Educate and interact with local business via BR&E visits to provide resources about waste <br />reduction, energy savings, renewal energy, rebates, and opportunities for other <br />sustainability initiatives. Work with Economic Development to encourage and expand <br />sustainability focused jobs and industries in Elk River. <br />Provide education to the community regarding sustainability topics: Energy City Insights <br />monthly postings, Energy City Tours (hopefully in 2021 to connect with scouts, homeschool <br />groups, 4-H clubs, etc.), participate at the Farmers Market, etc. <br />Apply for grants (as available and applicable) and participate in programs (GreenStep Cities, <br />Climate Smart Municipalities, Cities Charging Ahead, possible Green Neighbor Challenge <br />program, etc.) <br />Continue working with building department to deliver LED bulbs and sustainability <br />information to new construction homes via welcome bag. <br />Explore/Discuss supporting statewide commercial building energy code legislation with CSM <br />partner cities (draft letter from cohort included below). <br />Continue to participate in the GreenStep Cities program including tracking and improving on <br />metrics annually as part of Steps 4 & 5. <br /> <br />2.Install solar power on a city building (new or existing), potentially the Public Safety building <br />redesign, additional information to be discussed. <br /> <br />3.Solar picnic table: find a licensed contractor able and willing to construct the project, then work <br />with Park & Rec Commission to finalize location and plans. <br /> <br />4.Social Cost of Carbon: discuss the benefits of establishing a social cost of carbon for decision <br />making regarding overall environmental benefit. Also explore the possibility of utilizing college <br />students for additional research on this topic if necessary. <br /> <br />5.Continue to build a relationship with local schools: provide educational opportunities and <br />partner on projects when possible. Local elementary schools and Spectrum have proven to be <br />more receptive in the past. <br /> <br />6.Monitor the performance of the hybrid vehicles within the city fleet (ERPD) and monitor the <br />satisfaction with the electric bike. Analyze fleet operations for inclusion of electric vehicles, <br />specifically for those vehicles with higher use as they are the best candidates for hybrid and <br />electric options. <br /> <br />7.Provide feedback: the ECC members would welcome the opportunity to provide feedback and <br />recommendations on city projects including construction of new building, remodeling, parks, <br />programs, and other areas where the Council feels their feedback would be beneficial. <br />