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Generation Green Page 1 of 2 <br />GENER.A~TI011T GREEIIT <br />"A PROMISE TO OUR NEXT GENERATION TO <br />CONSERVE ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY" <br />Generation Green is a voluntary initiative which promotes the conservation of energy and natural <br />resources in Oakdale. Energy efficient buildings, recycling measures, and the use of alternative <br />energy sources are all ways to reduce the use of energy and resources. The Generation Green <br />program highlights steps business can take to become advocates for an environmentally friendly <br />community and energy conservation. <br />How to Participate: Generation Green has two simple stages. The first stage is to perform a <br />Commercial Plan Energy Review and to exceed standards by 20% or to consult with "Energy <br />Assets" of Xcel Energy. The second stage is to select from ten initiatives designed to conserve <br />energy and resources. New businesses need to meet six initiatives while existing businesses need <br />to complete five. <br />Benefits to Generation Green members: <br />* Your business will be featured on the city's website, in the Oakdale Update newsletter, and on <br />the Oakdale Update cable program. <br />* Your business will be presented a plaque from the Oakdale mayor. <br />* Your building permit fee will be reduced by 15%. <br />* By incorporating a 30% energy savings into a new building design, the modifications typically <br />pay for themselves within 1-1/2 years. <br />* By incorporating a 30% energy savings into a standard building design, ten pounds of <br />greenhouse gases are eliminated each year. <br />STAGE 1 Select one of the following: <br />Perform a Commercial Plan Check Energy Review. Exceed standards by 20% <br />-OR- <br />Consult "Energy Assets" from Xcel Energy. Call 1-800-481-4700 and ask for sales representative <br />(free program with rebates available) <br />STAGE 2 New businesses perform 6 and existing businesses perform 5 of the following <br />steps: <br />* Provide a creative landscape design (i.e. native plantings, wildflowers or other indigenous <br />materials) which promotes a natural setting. <br />* Use of an alternative or unique energy device (mutual agreement) <br />* Provide conservation measures relating to lighting <br />* Supply contract or other evidence showing construction materials will be recycled to the <br />maximum amount feasible. <br />* Provide bike racks, showers, and a locker room, or other similar accommodations for those <br />wishing to use alternative forms of transportation. <br />* Use of building materials of apost-consumer recycled content. <br />* Through innovative design, reduce the amount of impervious surface area. <br />* Agree to use phosphorus-free fertilizer. <br />* Other (specific project to be negotiated). <br />file://LT:\Web%20Page\Form-Generationgreen.htm 12/30/2005 <br />