Join the Saint Paul BOMA for an informative and lively discussion with experts who have been there, done that, and willing to sharing insights. It's all about saving money and energy efficiency. - how to do it and why it makes sense to your business. They'll take the grey out and make it crystal clear. Get more information and register today for the Sept. 30 event!

 

You'll learn about the Saint Paul Port Authority's Trillion BTU program and application process, rebate programs, a case study of the RiverCentre Parking Ramp's lighting retrofit savings analysis, the Energy Innovation Corridor and an in depth look at the Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge.

More than 50 homeowners in the Prospect Park neighborhood have already participated in the program including Pauline and Dick Hendrickson who "were very impressed with the CES program, the expertise of the home visit crew was excellent and the recommendations received were very helpful. CES provided a recommended contractor list for the air sealing and insulation work, which was very re-assuring and made it much easier. We would highly recommend them and the CES program to anyone!"

CES provides: FREE Energy workshops, home energy visits that qualified professionals perform diagnostic tests, including a blower door, and install materials which may include: low flow showerheads, setback thermostat, compact fluorescent light bulbs and more; access to financing, incentives, and rebates for homeowners completing larger projects such as insulation or a furnace replacement. Check out Community Energy Services or call 612-219-7334.

State Sen. Anderson, Sen. Franken, Sen. Klobuchar, Councilman Carter, J&J CEO Hannigan, Saint Paul Mayor Coleman

 

But right now, it's an energy hog. As the first loan recipient of the Saint Paul Port Authority's (SPPA) Trillion BTU program they'll be replacing 44 roof-top units with more powerful and energy efficient ones. J&J is perfect example how energy efficiency investments payoff for the business, environment and community.

SPPA's Trillion BTU Energy Efficiency Improvement program is available to any Minnesota Xcel Energy business customer. The program provides loans to businesses for energy conservation projects. To learn more about program details and eligibility requirements check out SPPA.

There's growing interest in building green fleets, with a good dose of apprehension about electric vehicles (EV) and infrastructure that really work. The i MiEV is a zero-emissions, affordable vehicle that has surprisingly strong acceleration, which has shattered some people's perception of an EV.

The State is in the midst of an RFP process to make EVs and charging stations a reality. And the EIC partners are working with them because EVs are a good clean personal transportation option. 

The i MiEV and charging stations were also featured at the Minnesota State Fair as part of the Green Streets exhibit. The i MiEV was sponsored by Mitshibishi, the Minnesota Pollution Contol Agency and Xcel Energy.

Located within one of the most unique urban communities in the country, the Energy Innovation Corridor was formed to create a sustainable energy and transportation showcase. The first-of-its-kind, this clean energy and transportation model extends along the 11-mile Central Corridor light rail transit project route, from downtown Saint Paul to Target Field in downtown Minneapolis, along Washington and University avenues, via the Minnesota State Capitol and entire University of Minnesota-Minneapolis campus.  

Sign up with the Metropolitan Council for updates about the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit project construction.