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6,2
<br />ECC Consolidated Goals 6.15.2022
<br />Process
<br />Progress
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<br />Complete the solar array and battery demonstration
<br />Locate a contractor, a corporate sponsor, or pursue
<br />project in Orono Park.
<br />assistance from an Eagle Scout for installation.
<br />Create consistent sign -age on energy & sustainability
<br />project details, community benefits and the ECC Mission
<br />Statement. Event center lighting, ice sheet
<br />Raise public awareness of ECC initiatives
<br />refrigeration methods & environmental benefits, electric
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<br />undertaken throughout the community via a sign
<br />Zamboni, storm water pond clean up (Adopt A
<br />campaign w/QR codes.
<br />Highway), Orono Park splash pad, COER buying 100%
<br />renewable energy, PD hybrid vehicles, public EV
<br />chargers, LED lights on Woodland trail cross walks, VIM
<br />landfill leachate treated @ WWTP, etc.
<br />Propose to CC that all capital contracts, starting
<br />Revise RFP to require energy & sustainability
<br />with FY 2023-2024, include a $ amount of energy
<br />expenditures (point system), in capital projects. Present
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<br />& sustainability expenditures in support of the
<br />to CC for review/approval.
<br />ECC's Mission & Vision Statements. (i.e. LED
<br />Create ECC Dashboard for monthly updates to CC
<br />#gbting, proper insultalion, door gaskets, etc.).
<br />(Wagner) &, online posting.
<br />Provide input to departments on comprehensive
<br />Notice ECC on plans submitted that would benefit from
<br />energy and/or sustainability issues. Consistently
<br />energy & sustainability practices. Explain the benefits,
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<br />include building alternatives that are EE &
<br />and operational cost savings. Provide fact sheets, online
<br />sustainable for residents, builders, and developers
<br />resources, rebate information, cost benefit analysis, etc.
<br />as part of the permitting process.
<br />w/permit files.
<br />Compostable, paper, reusable, woven & non -woven
<br />polypropylene, jute, etc. Draft potential Alternative
<br />Plastic Bag policy for CC review/approval. Seek grants
<br />Identify & promote alternatives to single use plastic
<br />to help retailers offset higher cost of environmental
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<br />bags used by retailers to reduce tonnage going to
<br />alternatives.
<br />the landfill.
<br />https://www.ebpsupply.com/blog/altematives-single-
<br />use-plastic-bags
<br />https://corporate.ta-tget.com/aidde/2020/07/plastic-
<br />consortium
<br />Gather 3 years public building energy data --Create a
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<br />Schedule a City buildings/projects tour to see what
<br />public dashboard to communicate how city bldgs, &
<br />we are collectively.
<br />services reduce energy. (Should already be in the B3
<br />benchmarking database)
<br />Research model programs already in use. Include key
<br />Develop a sustainability and safety demonstration
<br />issues (i.e. call b4 you dig, avoid downed power lines,
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<br />for local schools with information and practices for
<br />natural gas dangers, etc., as well as sustainability (water
<br />use at work and home.
<br />conservation, organics, recycling, HHW, energy
<br />efficiency, etc.). Coordinate w/CenterPoint as feasible.
<br />Send annual mailings to customers showing what their
<br />Push social media information and programs to
<br />current applicable payments are, and what they could be
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<br />increase public awareness of ECC and raise the
<br />if they implemented energy & sustainability practices into
<br />number of followers by 50%.
<br />their everyday lives. Promote best practices for proven
<br />environmental measures and benefits to the public.
<br />Partner with local businesses and contractors on
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<br />energy & sustainability programs (one stop shop),
<br />Identify efficient heating & cooling systems for
<br />that reduce their carbon footprint and provide
<br />customers. Perform a comprehensive review of rebate
<br />benefits to their businesses and the community.
<br />programs for new appliances and HVAC components.
<br />Smart thermostat & LED promotion - give away.
<br />Develop a city-wide recognition program to honor
<br />Possible resources: State and Local Energy Efidency Action
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<br />businesses, non -profits, and individuals, that
<br />Network, CenterforEnergy and Environment, Minnesota's
<br />exemplify high standards in energy & sustainability.
<br />Conservation Improvement Program, etc.
<br />Presentation & plaque @ CC meetings.
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