Greetings!
Welcome to the December edition of the Energy Innovation Corridor e-Newsletter. Thank you for your continued interest in how we are partnering to develop a cleaner energy and transportation future for Minnesota. Questions or comments? Send us an email. |
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Rice Park tree lit with 30,000 LEDs | |
 Downtown Saint Paul's historic Rice Park transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland from November 26, 2011 to January 1, 2012. Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy will capture the spirit of the holiday season with a tree as tall and bright as the iconic Rockefeller Center tree in New York City. The gigantic tree in Rice Park will be lit with 30,000 energy-efficient LED lights, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The park will sparkle with millions of twinkling lights, classic Nutcracker and angel statues, and other holiday décor.
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Recycle old holiday lights, save energy with LEDs | |
 Frustrated with old, broken, tangled holiday lights? Now is the time to get rid of broken light strands and upgrade to new, high-efficient LED holiday lights. According to the Department of Energy, running LED holiday lights on one 6-foot tree for 12 hours per day for 40 days can save 90 percent or more energy when compared to traditional incandescent holiday lights. Recycle Your Holidays™ recycles every part of the light strings. Check it out!
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Spruce Tree now has EV charging | |
 Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now available at the Spruce Tree ramp located at University and Snelling Avenues - right in the Energy Innovation Corridor. Known locally as the 'Green Building,' it already utilizes solar energy, has undertaken energy-efficiency measures, recycles waste and promotes an environmentally conscious office experience. To learn more about EV parking at Spruce Tree, contact MetroPlains Management at 651-646-7848 or check out all available EV charging in Saint Paul.
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Successful biking season for Nice Ride | |
Nice Ride wrapped up the 2011 biking season in November. This past season, it added 51 stations and 500 bikes, had more than 200,000 rides, became the nation's largest bike share system and expanded into North Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Watch for Nice Ride's return in April of 2012. |
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SAVE MONEY and ENERGY | |
 Home Energy Squad
Leaky doors? Old thermostat? Burned out on bulb changing? The Home Energy Squad is ready to take care of these in one visit - quickly, efficiently and affordably. Take advantage of energy saving packages starting at just $50. Your energy cost savings in the first year could more than cover the cost of your Home Energy Squad visit. You pay only for materials and the installation labor is FREE - a $200 value! Call 866-222-4595 or visit Home Energy Squad. The Home Energy Squad is a partnership between Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy.
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Thanks for your continued interest and support of the Energy Innovation Corridor - Minnesota's showcase area - making energy-efficiency, renewable energy, smart technologies and transportation a reality.
Sincerely,
The Energy Innovation Corridor Communications Team | |
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Don't let winter keep you from biking | |
Need a class? Want to join an organized winter ride? Bike Walk Twin Cities offers winter cycling resources.
Remember that bicycle tires require regular inflation every few weeks and more often as the weather gets colder. Improper inflation can lead to flat tires, decreased rider control and inefficient riding. The City of Minneapolis has bicycle pumps at six sites to allow downtown bike commuters to manually inflate their tires. Learn more.
The City of Minneapolis offers even more tips for winter biking. |
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About
Energy Innovation Corridor | |
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.
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