02/12/2013 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 7:05 p.m.
Council Chambers
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 p.m.
II. Adopt Agenda 7:07 p.m.
III. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 11, 2012 7:09 p.m.
IV. Visitors to be Heard 7:15 p.m.
V. Committee Reports
A. Water Conservation 7:17 p.m.
B. PACE/Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency 7:37 p.m.
C. Communications Committee 7:57 p.m.
D. Home & Leisure Show 8:02 p.m.
E. Waste Haulers Rate Reporting 8:07 p.m.
F. Ordinance Related to Renewable Energy 8:12 p.m.
1. Low Maintenance Landscaping
2. Coal Tar Sealant
3. Solar
G. Active Living/Complete Streets – Meeting Reschedule for March 14th 8:17 p.m.
VI. Staff Reports 8:22 p.m.
A. City Council Workshop Scheduled for June 11th
B. Commission Applications
C. GreenSteps Survey
D. Solid Waste Regulations
E. Correspondence Updates
1. Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies
That Result in Air Quality Improvements
2. Chamber Email on Dart Transit Company
3. Going Green Partnership with Eagan/Lakeville Resource Center
4. Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-up
5. Weatherization Plus Loan Program
6. Eden Prairie Fleet Reports
7. Food Recovery Challenge Achievement Award
VII. Old Business 8:37 p.m.
VIII. New Business 8:40 p.m.
IX. Roundtable 8:45 p.m.
X. Adjournment 9:00 p.m.
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NEXT REGULAR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013
TO: THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (EEAC)
FROM: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2013
SUBJECT: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
A meeting of the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) will take place on Tuesday, February 12,
2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. To ensure that a quorum is present, please contact Juli Seydell
Johnson at 651-675-5006 or jsjohnson@cityofeagan.com if you are unable to attend this meeting.
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Pages 3-5
The minutes of the December 11, 2012 EEAC meeting, these minutes, pending any modifications, are in
order for adoption by the Commission.
IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the beginning of public
meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not addressed on the regular agenda.
Items that will take more than ten minutes or that require specific action can be scheduled for a future
meeting agenda.
V. COMMITTEE UPDATES Pages 6-30
A. Water Conservation (Amir, Jeff, Ross) Pages 6-24 – Subcommittee Report and Discussion.
B. PACE Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (Amir, Ross, Tim) Pages 25-26 –
Subcommittee Report and Discussion.
C. Communications (Kari, Jon, Tim) – Subcommittee Report and Discussion
D. Home & Leisure Show - Superintendent Mesko will present an update on efforts to include a focus
of sustainable practices and solutions for home owners in this year’s event.
E. Publication of Waste Hauler Rate Schedules Pages 27-28 - Written report provided by City Clerk
Scipioni.
F. City Ordinances Related to Renewable Energy (Amir, Jon, Mike)
1. Low Maintenance Landscaping – City Attorney’s office is preparing a draft of ordinance
changes for staff and EEAC review at a future meeting.
2. Coal Tar Sealant – City Attorney’s office is researching issue and will be preparing a
response concerning City options for achieving this recommendation.
3. Solar – The Minnesota Solar Project is completing a technical review of City ordinances
relating to solar installations. Results will be presented to EEAC at a future meeting.
G. Active Living/Complete Street – Joint meeting with Parks Commission has been rescheduled for
Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m.
VI. STAFF REPORTS Pages 29-40 - Director Johnson to give verbal updates on items
listed below.
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A. City Council Workshop - Time has tentatively been scheduled with the City Council at their Tuesday,
June 11 Workshop for the EEAC to present all recommendations and progress reports related to
2012/13 EEAC Goals. This will also be a time to transition to new members of the EEAC and
discuss goals for 2013/14 rather than wait for the fall as we have in past years. Another benefit
to the timing of this meeting is that it will provide a nice introduction of the EEAC’s work to the new
City Administrator. This workshop will replace the regularly scheduled EEAC meeting on that
evening.
B. Commission Applications - Commission appointments for members LeClair, Palmer and Bintner
expire in April. All three are eligible to reapply for appointment to the EEAC. Applications are
available on the City website.
C. GreenStep Survey - Director Seydell Johnson recently participated in an on-line survey from the
GreenStep Cities program to gather feedback concerning future program design. Staff will
continue to monitor changes to the program.
D. Solid Waste Regulations Meeting - City staff representatives will be meeting with staff members
from Burnsville and Apple Valley along with Dakota County Recycling representatives to discuss
how best to address changes to State Regulations regarding disposal of solid waste. An article by
the Star Tribune outlines the issue: http://www.startribune.com/local/188503961.html.
E. Correspondence Updates
1. Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies
That Result in Air Quality Improvements – Page 29-31
2. Chamber Email on Dart Transit Company – Page 32
3. Going Green Partnership with Eagan/Lakeville Resource Center – Page 32
4. Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-up – Page 33
5. Weatherization Plus Loan Program – Page 34
6. Eden Prairie Fleet Reports – Pages 35-38
7. Food Recovery Challenge Award – Pages 39-40
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. ROUNDTABLE
The Roundtable is scheduled as an opportunity for Commissioners to ask questions, make requests for
future agenda items, or provide informative updates to the Commission pertaining to energy and
environment initiatives.
X. ADJOURNMENT
/s/Juli Seydell Johnson
Director of Parks and Recreation
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Subject to Approval
EAGAN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2012
A regular meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Advisory Commission was held on
Tuesday December 11, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Water Treatment Plant preceding a facility
tour. Those present were Amir Nadav, Jeff LeClair, Kari Palmer, Michael Wisniewski, Tim Harder and
Ross Bintner, Member Drucker was not present. Staff present was Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of
Parks and Recreation, Russ Matthys, Director of Public Works, Jon Eaton, Superintendent of Utilities,
and Amy Grannes, Office Supervisor.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Seydell Johnson stated there are no changes to the agenda. Member Harder moved
to approve the agenda as presented, Member Palmer seconded with all present members voting in
favor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2012
Member Nadav recommended the following change: Page 2 under presentations add “CDA
Representatives to look into providing home energy performance scores for the Commission”.
Member Palmer moved, Member Wisniewski seconded with all present members voting in favor to
approve the October 9, 2012 minutes as amended.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES
City Ordinances Related to Renewable Energy (Amir, Jon, Mike) – Low Maintenance
Landscape - Director Johnson gave a verbal update. City Attorney has EEAC and Staff
recommendations and it working on revisions. Revised ordinance will be return for review and
recommendation for the EEAC in early 2013. Solar – Director Johnson gave a verbal update the City
has been approved for technical assistance from the Minnesota Solar Challenge. Analysis report will
be provided by Consultant for review.
PACE Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (Ross, Amir, Tim) – Director Johnson
gave a verbal update. Several meetings took place to gather information for possible formats for
implementing the PACE program in Eagan. City Staff is still working with various agencies on a
development plan.
Water Conservation (Amir, Ross) – Questions and concerns gathered from EEAC members
will be addressed in the presentation portion of the meeting.
Rate Schedules from Licensed Waste Haulers – Director Johnson gave verbal update.
Initiative has been executed and completed by City Staff and can be shown as complete on the
2012-2013 goals.
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Communications (Kari, Jon, Tim) – As requested by the EEAC this will remain as a constant
agenda item. Director Johnson gave a verbal update on the pumpkin and shoe recycling programs.
Commission requested any program results to be announced and posted on various communication
outlets.
STAFF/COMMISSIONER REPORT
Director Johnson gave verbal updates on the following information included in the
Commission packets.
Government buildings energy enhancement project, the City is using McKinstry Company to
conduct an annual measurement and verification of cost savings generated through energy
conservation in our buildings. Member Bitner questioned how the information gathered could tie in
and work with our B3 data and for reporting trends.
Dakota Electric rebates, more rebates have been discovered and the City will continue to
monitor these rebates. Update of Hybrid vs. Gas vehicle, memo provided in Commission packet.
Commission Members had a variety of questions regarding exploring alternate sources of fuel,
vehicle usage beyond 100,000, and on creating an initiative to improve the fuel efficiency on fleet
vehicles. Director Johnson stated one initiative we are working on is trading vehicles down through
other departments to downsize the need to purchase new vehicles.
ECC food recovery challenge, we have received a region 5 achievement awards for the
success of this program. Member LeClair would like post a communication on this success.
City drop off sites for recycling CFL bulbs, drop off bins are located at two locations City Hall
and the Community Center.
Shoes recycling, over 11,092 pounds of shoes were recycling through Dakota County
Recycling, in effort with Eagan, Apple Valley, and Burnsville.
Update on ULI – Public Indicators Report, The Urban Land Institute has just completed their
first draft report of the Regional Indicators Initiative Project. A report will be provided once it is
finalized to the City Council and EEAC.
Update on NESHAP regulations related to diesel generators, City staff has been working with
vendor(s) in preparation for an EPA mandate that will take effect May 3, 2013 in which existing
stationary diesel generators will need to have emissions control equipment installed to reduce
hazardous air pollutants.
CDA Weatherization Plus Program, the City Council approved an application for FY 2013
Community Development Block Grant funding. $80,000 was requested to be made available to
Eagan residents meeting certain income guidelines for residential weatherization projects. The
program will continue to be administered by the Dakota County CDA.
OLD BUSINESS
Director Johnson gave a verbal update on GreenSteps City program, MCPA is working on
updates to the program more information will be provided once available. Member Nadav is working
on gathering information from step 3 cities.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Johnson introduced this item and provided a verbal update for Commission on the
following topics.
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Active Living, there will be a joint meeting with the APrC in February to discuss active living
goals and complete streets plan.
Coal Tar Sealers (Kari, Jon, Ross), Member Bitner requested a more thorough definition of Car Tar
Sealers be added to the model ordinance. Member Bitner will provide the definition to be added.
Member Nadav requested more educational purpose statement to be added. Member Nadav will
provide the update purpose statement. Member Palmer motion, Member Bitner seconded with all
present members voting in favor to approve the model ordinance as amended and to forward the
City Attorneys for review.
PRESENTATIONS
Jon Eaton, Superintendent of Utilities, provided a presentation on Water Conservation.
Commission Members provided a list of questions prior to the meeting that were covered during the
presentation. Jon covered a wide spectrum of topics ranging from water production, supply,
conservation, infrastructure, well field protection plan, treatment, and various other areas.
Members also inquired various other topics such as lawn irrigation, restrictions, researching
ways to reduce landscape irrigation, rain barrels & gardens and other options to consider.
Surface water vs. ground water use, the Seneca Waste Water Treatment Plant, could some of
this water be used. Jon Eaton stated the main expense with using the water from this facility would
be in the infrastructure. Laying pipes in the ground is very costly.
Member Nadav inquired about a toilet and showerhead retrofit plan. Along with referencing
an irrigation plan that Rogers, MN does to check their irrigation systems. We should consider adding
rain sensors as a part of our current ordinance.
Member Nadav commented on reinvesting in our housing stock. As housing stock is updated
water conservation should be more emphasized and promoted, such as more efficient appliances,
education in cost savings.
The Commission requests an electronic copy of the presentation for their use from Superintendant
Eaton.
ROUNDTABLE
There were no further items discussed during the Roundtable.
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Palmer moved, Member Harder seconded with all
members present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
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Data reporting allows the program to measure results, such as total products labeled and water saved,
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What are the Partner of the Year awards?
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Why would private utilities want people to use less water?
Maintaining and replacing water supply infrastructure is a major cost for many local communities.
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Conserving water is much cheaper than building new supplies.
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If my utility is part of a larger organization that is already a WaterSense
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Individual utilities and local governments must submit an individual partnership agreement regardless
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I am a utility or a government agency and already have an extensive water
conservation (or efficiency) program, which is publicized. Why should I join
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Partners are also eligible to participate in national outreach campaigns organized by WaterSense.
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My organization has a very small water conservation program or does not
have an existing water conservation program at all. Is WaterSense a good
fit for me?
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many free tools and resources available to all partners to help them develop and expand a water
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with established programs during quarterly webinars and through the WaterSense partner website.
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What specific types of publicity will WaterSense provide?
WaterSense posts the names of participating partners on its website. It also includes a web registry of
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been certified through a WaterSense labeled certification program.
EPA will periodically develop case studies and articles on the WaterSense program, including
information on selected partners with their permission.
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Can I advertise my partnership with WaterSense?
Upon execution of the partnership agreement (signed by both the partner and EPA), partners are
eligible to use the WaterSense partner logo in accordance with the WaterSense Program Mark
Guidelines .
Partners may not use the partner logo as an endorsement of a particular product or program by EPA.
Partners may also use a press release to announce their partnership with WaterSense. A sample is
provided on the WaterSense partner website.
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Can I quit the program?
Because WaterSense is a voluntary program, your organization may terminate partnership at any time.
There is no penalty for leaving WaterSense, and an organization may rejoin the program at any time.
Organizations or individuals that drop out can no longer use the WaterSense partner logo and will not
be eligible for WaterSense recognition through publicity or awards.
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Will WaterSense ever become mandatory?
WaterSense was founded as a voluntary partnership program and will always remain that way.
The purpose of the program is to voluntarily transform the market for water-efficient products,
programs, and practices.
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What types of costs would I incur as a WaterSense partner?
There is no partnership fee; joining WaterSense is free.
For manufacturers, there are costs assessed by the licensed certifying body and costs associated with
developing new products to meet specifications.
For builders, there are costs associated with an inspection to ensure the home meets the requirements
of the WaterSense new homes specification.
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Will my information be kept confidential?
Partner names will be posted on the website.
Certified products will be listed on the web registry.
Telephone numbers and addresses for contacts, partner goals, and reporting results are not released
without prior authorization from the partner organization.
Any data submitted to WaterSense marked as “confidential” will be handled as Confidential Business
Information. Sensitive business information may be claimed confidential under 40 CFR Part 2, Subpart
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OMB Control Number 2040-0272
Approval Expires 06/30/2013
Partnership Agreement:
Promotional Partners
Section I: EPA WaterSense® Program Goals
The EPA WaterSense program aims to use water resources more efficiently to preserve them for future generations and to
reduce water and wastewater infrastructure costs by reducing unnecessary water consumption. Through WaterSense, EPA
provides reliable information on high-performing, water-efficient products and practices, raises awareness about the
importance of water efficiency, ensures water-efficient product performance, helps consumers identify products and servic
es that use less water, promotes innovation in product development, and supports state and local water-efficiency efforts.
Section II: Partnership Pledge
As an EPA WaterSense promotional partner, _________________________________ (name of organization), shares
EPA’s goals as outlined above and is proud to commit to the following activities to further these goals:
1. Educate consumers, residents, businesses, and institutions on the value of water efficiency, the importance of saving
water, and the meaning of the WaterSense label. Where feasible, undertake activities and events to achieve mutual
WaterSense goals.
2. As appropriate, encourage eligible constituents, members, or affiliates to participate as partners in the EPA
WaterSense program.
3. For utilities and governments: On an annual basis, provide data to EPA on promotional activities and incentive
programs to assist in determining the impact of the program in promoting labeled products.
4. For applicable trade associations: Provide aggregate data to EPA on market share of WaterSense labeled prod
ucts and programs in relevant industry. Compile data submitted by members who are also WaterSense partners
into a summary report to assist EPA in evaluating market trends and the success of the WaterSense program, with
out disclosing any proprietary information from members.
5. Adhere to all policies and procedures contained in the Program Guidelines.
6. Feature the WaterSense promotional label and partner logo on website and in other promotional materials.
7. Adhere to WaterSense program mark guidelines and ensure that authorized representatives, such as advertising
agencies, distributors, and subcontractors, also comply. Help EPA maintain program integrity by alerting EPA to
possible misuse(s) of the WaterSense program marks.
8. Grant the EPA WaterSense program permission to include partner’s name on a list of participating partners on the
WaterSense website, program materials, and announcements. Partners understand that from time to time, EPA will
be interested in profiling partner accomplishments in case studies and articles. If selected for such promotion,
partners will have the opportunity to provide input and review the final print or web document before EPA releas
es it to the public. Further, the partner understands that EPA might refer media contacts interested in publicizing
water efficiency to partners for information about products and accomplishments.
Section III: EPA WaterSense Program’s Commitments to Partners
1. Develop national specifications for water-efficient products and programs through an open, public process.
2. Increase awareness of the WaterSense brand by distributing key messages on the benefits of labeled products and
programs, and the importance of water efficiency.
3. Provide current EPA WaterSense program news, information, and reference documents (via the program website,
WaterSense Helpline, e-mail, or other means), including a listing of labeled products and programs on the website.
4. Provide WaterSense partners with public recognition for their involvement in the program and role in protecting
the environment through online listing of partners, special awards, publications, and other efforts.
5. Respond swiftly to partner requests for information or clarification on EPA WaterSense program policies.
6. Provide materials, templates, and program marks for promotional use, consistent with the WaterSense Program
Guidelines.
7. Review pre-press promotional items, draft websites, packaging, or other materials that use the WaterSense marks
upon request.
EPA Form Number 6100-06
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Section IV: General Terms and Disclaimers
1. The partner will not construe, claim, or imply that its participation in the EPA WaterSense program constitutes fed
eral government (EPA) approval, acceptance, or endorsement of anything other than the partner’s commitment to
the program.
2. Nothing in this agreement, in and of itself, obligates the EPA to expend appropriations or to enter into any con
tract, assistance agreement, interagency agreement, or incur other financial obligations that would be inconsistent
with Agency budget priorities. The partner agrees not to submit a claim for compensation for services rendered to
EPA or any Federal Agency in connection with any activities it carries out in furtherance of this agreement.
3. The partner and the EPA WaterSense program will assume good faith as a general principle for resolving conflict
and will seek to resolve all matters informally, so as to preserve maximum public confidence in the program.
4. Failure to comply with any of the terms of this partnership agreement can result in its termination and cessation of
access to the benefits of the program, including use of the program marks.
5. The EPA WaterSense program will actively pursue resolution of noncompliance related to the use of the program marks.
6. Both parties concur that this agreement is wholly voluntary and may be terminated by either party at any time, and
for any reason, with no penalty. Termination will begin effective immediately upon written notice to or from the EPA
WaterSense program. Upon termination of this agreement, partners agree to remove program marks in a timely
manner, consistent with the WaterSense program mark guidelines.
To be completed by partner
Authorized Partner Representative1 (printed name):______________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________
Organization Name:_________________________________________________ Number of employees: ______________
Organization Type (choose one): ❑ Nongovernmental Organization ❑ Utility ❑ Local Government
❑ State Government ❑ Trade Association ❑ Home Builders Association
Industry/SIC/NAICS code: ________________________________ Population served2: __________________________
Primary Contact: Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. __________________________________________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________ Dept.: ________________________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ City/State/ZIP:__________________________________
Water District, if applicable:________________________________ Website: ____________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________ Alternate Telephone:__________________________________________
How did you find out about this program? ❑ Website ❑ Referral, Name: ______________________________________
❑ Periodical: __________________________ ❑ Workshop, Sponsor:__________________________________________
❑ Mailing:________________________________ ❑ EPA Region: ________ ❑ Other: ____________________________
To be completed by EPA
Sheila E. Frace
Director, Municipal Support Division watersense@epa.gov
Authorized EPA Representative (printed name): __________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________ E-mail:______________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________
1 The authorized partner representative should be a person in the organization with signing authority (e.g., vice president).
2 Please indicate the total residential population served rather than the number of hookups.
EPA Form Number 6100-06
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Submit the Partnership Agreement (rewriteable PDF) to WaterSense via:
Fax: (703) 841-1440
Mail: WaterSense, c/o ERG, 2300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22201
Electronically: If you have Adobe Acrobat, you can complete the form electronically and e-mail it to: watersense@epa.gov.
Please contact the WaterSense Helpline at (866) WTR-SENSE (987-7367) if you have any questions about eligibility,
partnership, or for general program inquiries.
After signing, EPA will send partners an executed copy of this agreement.
The public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency's need
for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of auto
mated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.
20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed Partnership Agreement to this address.
EPA Form Number 6100-06
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EAGAN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
WATER EFFICIENCY SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
February 2013
Background information;
The City of Eagan uses an average of 3 - 3.5 billion gallons of water each year and sends an
average 2 - 2.5 billion gallons of water each year to the Seneca Wastewater Treatment plant.
On a typical year, about 30% of the water used in the city of Eagan does not go down a drain,
and is mostly composed of water uses classified under Minnesota Statutes as “sixth priority
non-essential uses.” While this water goes through an expensive treatment process, some non-
essential water uses such as lawn irrigation could be met in part through alternatives such as
rainwater, or reduced via rain sensors, water-efficient landscaping, and other mechanisms.
In the summer of 2010, the City of Eagan implemented a water conservation rate structure.
Average summer water use has trended slightly lower in the first two years, although the impact
of the rate structure on annual city-wide water usage has not yet been determined.
Eagan’s water use over the past decade has remained relatively constant and trended slightly
downward since peaking in 2006. Nearly 70% of Eagan’s housing units were constructed before
1990. In 1992, new federal water efficiency standards were enacted, which reduce per capita
water usage for new construction and can improve the water efficiency of existing buildings
through retrofits and remodels.
As an example, toilets installed before 1990 use anywhere from 3 - 7 gallons per flush. Toilet
models today can use 1.6 gallons per flush, and high-efficiency WaterSense-certified toilets use
even less. Water efficiencies for dishwashers, washing machines, faucets, showerheads, and
other water-using devices have also improved.
The City of Eagan’s Water Supply and Distribution Plan projects a roughly 20% increase in
average per capita daily water use in Eagan and a 33% increase in per capita maximum day
water use, compared to a projected increase in population of around 14%. To meet this growing
need, the plan identifies investments in new supply and storage of over $7 million.
Communities across the country are achieving significant water savings by implementing water
efficiency programs. These programs may include a variety of approaches such as rainwater
harvesting, water efficient landscaping, and incentives to encourage private investment in the
existing building stock to improve water efficiencies partially in lieu of public investments in new
supply. Such an approach in Eagan can offer a cost-effective use of resources with co-benefits
and complement, or potentially offset, the 2008 Water Supply & Distribution Plan’s projected
investments of over $7 million in new supply and storage.
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Actions for Consideration
The water efficiency subcommittee recommends that the Eagan Energy & Environment
Advisory Commission recommend the following items to City Council for consideration:
● Adopt a city-wide goal of reducing average per capita daily water use 10% by 2020 and
20% by 2025 below a baseline of average per capita daily water use from 2005 - 2010.
● Register the City in the free and voluntary WaterSense partnership program and appoint
the water utility to administer program implementation.
● Authorize water utility capital budget funds for water conservation education, training,
efficiency and conservation upgrades to city facilities, and for rebates, or financing, for
rain sensors, rainwater capture and use, and WaterSense certified appliances and
devices installed on private property.
● Direct the Eagan water utility, with input from the Energy & Environment Advisory
Commission, to develop and implement a water conservation plan to achieve or exceed
the city’s water reduction goal.
WaterSense
Action Item: Recommend to City Council Approval of the WaterSense Partnership Agreement
and Designation of Eagan Water Utility as the Implementing Entity
Background
WaterSense is a free and voluntary national partnership program among federal, state and local
government agencies, builders, manufacturers, water utilities, retailers and other entities. The
goal of the program is to encourage water conservation. WaterSense offers free educational
materials, technical assistance and a national certification for appliances and devices that are
20% more water efficient than conventional models as determined by independent, third-party
testing.
Since the program’s inception in 2006, WaterSense reports helping consumers save a
cumulative 287 billion gallons of water and over $4.7 billion in water and energy bills. As of
January 2013, over 3601 organizations across the country were WaterSense partners. Public
sector partners in Minnesota include the cities of Farmington, Oakdale, Roseville, Luverne,
Marshall Municipal Utilities, Rochester Municipal Utilities, Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and the Minnesota Technical Assistance
Program.
GreenStep Cities provides credit for cities that implement educational programs and incentives
for use of WaterSense-labelled appliances. Joining the WaterSense program will provide the
city of Eagan with access to materials and assistance that will help the city complete GreenStep
best practice action 20.7 and enhance the city’s implementation of GreenStep action 2.5.
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By joining, the city agrees to promote the value of water efficiency and the meaning of the
WaterSense label, provide annual data about city activities to promote water efficiency, feature
the WaterSense label on the website and promotional materials, and allow the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency to recognize the city’s participation in the program. In return,
partners receive access to a partners-only website with free resources (such as tutorials, public
education materials, and access to a peer network of examples from other locales) that the city
may use to implement its water savings program.
Attachments
● WaterSense Partnership FAQs http://www.epa.gov/watersense/faq_partners.html
● WaterSense Partnership Agreement:
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/partnership_promopartners508.pdf
Proposed Water Conservation Plan Elements
● Install rain barrels, cisterns or surface water reuse on city facilities, where appropriate,
and utilize rainwater for grounds irrigation. Provide public education signage at high
visibility demonstration sites
● Install and expand low-water landscaping on city facilities, where appropriate, and
provide educational signage and tours at high visibility demonstration sites
● Provide regular water saving tips on city facebook page, newsletter, Eagan TV, city utility
bills
● Partner with Minnesota Energy Resources on the promotion and distribution of their free
water-saving kits for Eagan households
● Provide educational seminars or tours for the public on water conservation, reuse, and
rainwater capture and use
● Offer water assessments for private properties to help identify opportunities for water
efficiency, conservation, and reuse
● Develop a financial incentive program to encourage water efficiency and conservation
upgrades on private property along with possibilities for reuse, and rainwater use
practices by prioritizing water utility capital improvement funds for these activities over
investments in new storage and supply
● Explore revisions to the water utility conservation rate structure to encourage
conservation and equitable cost-allocation
● Explore enforcement mechanisms and penalties to discourage repeat violations of
existing water conservation ordinances
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REFERENCE MATERIAL
Water Saving Examples from Other Cities
Adapted from Report, “Cases in Water Conservation”1 (except the Edina, Eden Prairie and
Colorado Spring examples)
City Approach Results
Colorado
Spring, CO2
Residential irrigation equipment rebates,
Commercial pre-rinse spray valve retrofits,
toilet and urinal rebates, incentives for
water-efficient landscaping, conservation
rate structure, clothes washer rebate,
dishwasher rebate, xeriscaping education
and workshops, xeriscaping
demonstrations, water use audits,
showerheads & faucet aerators, among
others
2000 - 2006 System Wide Water Use
decreased 13.3%
2000 - 2006 System Wide Per Capita
Water Use decreased 20%
The 2008 - 2012 Conservation plan is
expected to save 3 billion gallons of
water per year by 2017, equivalent to
7.58% of projected annual production.
Cary, North
Carolina
Public education, landscape and irrigation
codes, toilet flapper rebates, residential
audits, conservation rate structure, new
homes points program, landscape water
budget, and a water reclamation facility.
Cary’s water conservation program will
reduce retail water production by an
estimated 4.6 mgd by the end of 2028,
a savings of approximately 16% in
retail water production. These
savings reduced operating costs and
have already allowed Cary to delay
two water plant expansions.
Barrie,
Ontario
Rebates to replace inefficient
showerheads and toilets and distribution
of information kits
Barrie was able to save an
average of 14.5 gallons per person
per day. The reduction in wastewater
flows enabled Barrie to defer a capital
expansion project. Water
conservation efforts saved an
estimated $17.1 million
(Canadian dollars) in net deferred
capital expenditures.
Tampa,
Florida
High efficiency toilet retrofits, conservation
kits (containing toilet tank dams, efficient
showerheads, leak detection kits, and
information), encouraged low-water
landscaping, irrigation evaluations and
free rain sensors, irrigation restrictions,
and increasing block rate structure.
From 1989 to 2001, population served
increased 20% & water use decreased
26% per capita.
Toilet rebate program reduced
household water use by 15%.
Landscaping evaluations reduced
water use by 25%.
1 http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/utilityconservation_508.pdf
2 http://www.csu.org/residential/water/Documents/item14309.pdf
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Eden
Prairie,
Minnesota
Rate structure implemented with higher
rate for high use tiers. $50,000 from high
tier revenue set aside for education &
rebates for irrigation controllers,
WaterSense toilets, showerheads and
faucets, and Energy Star washing
machines since 1998
Eden Prairie’s residential rates currently
have 5 Tiers ranging from $1.90/1000gal
for up to 36k gallons to $4.40/1000gal for
use over 78,001 gallons per quarter.
Over 2,100 rebates distributed from
2000 - 2012.
Over 75% of all residential customers
use under 36,000 gallons of water per
quarter.
Edina,
Minnesota
Two conservation rate tiers;
Base $1.66/1000gal
Tier1 $2.19/1000gal (+32%)
Tier2 $3.45/1000gal (+108%)
Base; use under 8700gal/mo
Tier 1 between base and 16200 gal/mo
Tier 2 over 16200 gal/mo
Alternate rate tier
Metropolitan Council Water Conservation Toolbox: Tips and Resources
http://www.metrocouncil.org/environment/WaterSupply/conservationtoolbox_residential.htm
Toilets, Sink Faucets and Showerheads
The 1992 Federal Energy Policy Act required all toilets, sink faucets and showerheads
manufactured in the United States after January 1, 1994 be low-volume fixtures. Toilets
must use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf); sink faucets no more than 2.5 gallons
per minute (gpm); and showerheads no more than 2.5 gpm, respectively. Fixtures
installed before 1994 were not required to be retrofitted; therefore, 5 to 7 gpf toilets and
3 to 4 gpm sink faucets and showerheads are still in extensive use throughout the United
States.
Clothes Washers and Dishwashers
The efficiency of clothes washers and dishwashers installed between 1980 and the early
2000s are estimated to range from 27 gallons per load (gpl) to 51 gpl and 7 gpl to 14gpl,
respectively. Although recent models (since year 2000) are twice as water-efficient as
those of 20 years ago (1980), water conservation measures are still important because
as population increases so does total water use.
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Implementation Status of Relevant GreenStep Cities Actions
Best Practice 20.7
Create a demand-side management program to reduce demands on water and wastewater
systems.
http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=20&aid=883
Status: Eagan has not yet reported completion of this action
Implementation Guidance (from GreenStep website)
○ 1 Star: Offer incentives to homes and businesses to reduce use of water and to limit
wastewater, such as using WaterSense rated appliances, smart lawn-watering
techniques, replacing old toilets, harvesting rainwater for landscaping, and water re-use
where appropriate and allowed under Minnesota code. Report building or development
code water efficiency, as part of Green Building efforts, under best practice 2, action 5.
○ 2 Stars: Achieve 1 Star rating AND study the cost-savings from deferring capacity
additions and reducing energy and maintenance operating costs if demand is reduced.
Report demand-reduction savings to residents and businesses.
○ 3 Stars: Achieve 2 Star rating AND modify rate structures to target peak-use times and
discourage or defer use, OR create a sustainable water use plan.
Best Practice 2.5
Conserve drinking/groundwater resources by adopting a watering ordinance, conservation rate
structure, dynamic user feedback, model landscaping ordinance, or WaterSense purchasing
program.
http://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/bestPracticesDetail_actions.cfm?bpid=2&aid=725
Status: Eagan has reported implementing a tiered rate structure and odd-even watering.
Implementation is complete at a 1 star level. The city’s information on the GreenStep website
appears below.
The City of Eagan has permanent conservation program for outside water usage. If your address
ends in an odd number such as 311, outdoor watering is allowed on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, etc.,
day of the month. If your address ends in an even number such as 312, outdoor watering is
allowed on the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, etc., day of the month. This permanent system is in effect
throughout the entire outdoor watering season. The State has enacted legislation requiring cities
with a water utility to adopt a rate structure that encourages water conservation. To comply with
the law, most cities, including Eagan, have chosen to adopt a tiered rate structure. Eagan has a
two-tier system in place. Effective July 1, 2010 residents pay the same rate they are accustomed
to paying$1.40 per thousand gallons for the normal indoor usage. The normal usage level will be
defined as water used in the winter quarter, a period void of outdoor use such as watering lawns,
washing cars, and filling swimming pools. Water used in the non-winter quarters in excess of
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normal will be billed at $1.75 per thousand gallons." found on the Cities web page at
http://www.cityofeagan.com/live/page.asp?menu=21444.
Implementation Guidance (from GreenStep website)
○ 1 Star: Implement a robust water ordinance OR robust conservation rate structure.
Report water use changes (which can be reductions of around 10%) or the rate
structure/pricing.
○ 2 Stars: Modify and adopt a model landscaping ordinance that encourages low water-
use landscaping, OR arrange for water users to see their water use history/use
compared to similar users.
○ 3 Stars: Achieve 1 Star rating AND create a rebate or feebate program to promote
purchases of WaterSense- and/or Energy Star-rated appliances, consistent with best
practice 20, action 5. Report on rebates granted by appliance type and estimated
water/energy savings.
Eagan Housing Vintage Data from Metropolitan Council Community Profile
http://stats.metc.state.mn.us/profile/detail.aspx?c=02394586
● Census Number of Housing Units 1990: 18,450
● Estimated Number of Housing Units in 2011: 26,443
● Percent of Housing Units in Eagan built before 1990: 69.77%
Water Supply and Distribution Plan - City of Eagan
http://www.cityofeagan.com/upload/images/PublicWorks/Eng/RSCP%20CompWaterSupply.pdf
Year Population
Served
Maximum Daily
Demand (Million
Gallons)
Average Day
(Gallon / Capita)
Max Day
(Gallons / Capita)
2005 69,226 25.8 140 373
2010 70,500 26.83 144 380
2020 73,000 29.0 150 397
2030 75,500 31.2 156 413
Ultimate 79,000 34.5 169 437
% Change 2005
- Ultimate
14.12% 33.72% 20.71% 17.16%
3 According to the City of Eagan Public Works Annual report, actual maximum daily demand in 2010
equaled 18.7 million gallon/day, http://www.cityofeagan.com/upload/images/PublicWorks/Eng/ARUA.pdf
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Capital Improvement Cost Estimates Included in Supply and Distribution Plan
New Proposed Investments in new Supply and Storage exceed $7 million.
● Distribution $3,087,400
● Cliff Rd. Booster Station Improvements $372,400
● Supply $3,860,000
● Storage $3,497,800
● Safari Reservoir Altitude Valve & Booster Pump $137,700
● Treatment $1,406,100
● Total $12,361,400
Water Use Priorities
State Statute 103G.291 established an emergency water allocation priority system which
must be considered in determining pre-reduction procedures. The table below illustrates
the priorities as they apply to Eagan's customer uses.
● First Priority Domestic water supply, excluding industrial and commercial uses of
municipal water supply.
● Second Priority Water uses involving consumption of less than 10,000 gallons per day.
● Third Priority Agricultural irrigation and processing of agricultural products (does not
apply).
● Fourth Priority Power production (does not apply).
● Fifth Priority Uses other than agricultural irrigation, processing of agricultural products,
and power production.
● Sixth Priority Non-essential uses such as lawn sprinkling, vehicle washing, park
irrigation, and filling swimming pools.
Water Conservation Plan Guidelines
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/guide.html
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Source: http://www.cityofeagan.com/upload/images/PublicWorks/Eng/ARUA.pdf
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DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
CITY OF EAGAN
A Resolution Establishing the City of Eagan as a Property Assessed Clean Energy District
WHEREAS, in 2010, the Minnesota State Legislature approved H.F. 2695, authorizing cities and counties
to establish voluntary special assessment programs to finance eligible energy efficiency, renewable energy,
and electric vehicle infrastructure projects proposed by property owners; and
WHEREAS, the general name for such voluntary assessment programs is Property Assessed Clean Energy
or PACE; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature declared that a public purpose will be served by such programs, giving
local governments the authority to finance the installation of renewable energy and energy efficiency
improvements that are permanently affixed to qualifying real property; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 216C.435 and 216C.436 provide procedures for authorizing voluntary
assessments to finance the cost of these improvements; and
WHEREAS, in examining other such programs around the country, economies of scale are created when
multiple jurisdictions work together to implement and administer such a program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagan recognizes the benefits to its business community by working to unlock
savings from energy efficiency and/or renewable energy improvements. Such businesses will operate more
efficiently, creating value and helping them be more competitive; and
WHEREAS, the installation of such energy efficiency and/or renewable energy improvements can help
catalyze job growth in the immediate area, benefiting the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission’s 2011-2012 work plan included
exploration of renewable energy and energy efficiency financing mechanisms and PACE bonds, and 2012-
2013 work plan and goals includes recommending a “program/procedure to the City of Eagan that would
provide opportunities for businesses to participate in a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE).”
WHEREAS, the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission identified and recommended PACE
implementation steps and a goal to launch a program by February 1, 2013.
WHEREAS, on October 2, 2012, the City Council approved the Energy and Environment Advisory
Commission’s 2012-2013 work plan and goals.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EAGAN MINNESOTA that
1. The entire City of Eagan (the “City”) is hereby established as a PACE special district.
2. STAFF MEMBER, TITLE, is appointed to serve as the City’s PACE Coordinator.
3. The PACE Coordinator will facilitate program implementation, in consultation with the Energy and
Environment Advisory Commission, and following the items recommended in the September 11,
2012 Advisory Commission meeting packet.
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4. The PACE Coordinator will facilitate the involvement of community members, civic, business and
educational organizations, electric and gas utilities, and other units of government as appropriate in
the implementation of the PACE program.
ADOPTED this XX day of MONTH, 2013.
Attest:
Christina M Scipioni, City Clerk Mike Maguire, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF DAKOTA )
CITY OF EAGAN )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Eagan do hereby certify that the
attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Eagan City Council at its meeting of MONTH
DAY, 2013, as recorded in the minutes of said meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this XX day of MONTH, 2013
City Clerk
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Residential Hauler Rate Reporting Update
The City’s seven residential trash and recycling haulers have submitted their 2013 license
applications on the redesigned form, which includes information about rates and container sizes.
One of the haulers, due to staffing changes, forgot to include its residential hauling rate
information on its renewal application. Once the City has received the rate information from all
of the residential haulers, the information will be published on the City’s website under
“Recycling and Garbage” and on Dakota Valley Recycling’s website. Staff expects this to be
complete by mid-February. A sample of the reporting form is attached.
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Garbage, Refuse and Recycling Hauler License Application
Name of Company Highland Sanitation & Recycling Inc
Phone Number 651-437-0001
Rate Schedule (please do not attach a separate sheet):
Container Size Rate (please note monthly or quarterly)
35 Gal 14.00/mo.
64 Gal. 17.00/mo.
96 Gal. 20.00/mo.
Recycle 7.00/mo. (all customers pay)
Per City Code, residential haulers must offer at least three levels of service,
priced on the basis of volume or weight. Haulers are prohibited from charging
Residential a greater rate to customers who recycle.
Applicants
City Code requires haulers to notifythe City if rateschange during the
licensing period. Rate information is classified as public and will be posted on
the City's website.
Certification of Service
1, Susan Stewart name of applicant), hereby certify that
Highland Sanitation & Recycling Inc (name of company) services at
least 250 residential customers within the City of Eagan.
12/6/12
Signature Date
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From: Juli Johnson
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 8:53 AM
To: Amir Nadav; Jeff LeClair; Jon Drucker; Kari Palmer; Michael Wisniewski; Ross Bintner; Tim
Harder
Cc: Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko
Subject: FW: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that
Result in Air Quality Improvements
EEAC Members:
EEAC Member Palmer has forwarded the information below that may be of interest to you as a commission member. Thanks,
Juli
From: Palmer, Kari (MPCA) [mailto:kari.palmer@state.mn.us ]
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 10:09 AM
To: Juli Johnson
Cc: krspalmer@gmail.com
Subject: FW: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that Result in Air Quality
Improvements
Juli,
This may be of interest to the city and the energy and environment commission.
Kari
From: Amy Royden-Bloom [mailto:aroyden-bloom@4cleanair.org ]
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 9:32 AM
To: Amy Royden-Bloom
Subject: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that Result in Air Quality Improvements
TO NACAA GLOBAL WARMING COMMITTEE
Please see below for information about a new online tool that helps large and medium-sized cities calculate the health
benefits of climate policies that results in air quality improvements and the economic value of those benefits.
Amy Royden-Bloom
Senior Staff Associate
National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA)
444 N. Capitol St. NW Suite 307
Washington, DC 20001
202-624-7864
aroyden-bloom@4cleanair.org
From: Jette Findsen [mailto:Jette_Findsen@abtassoc.com ]
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:52 AM
To: Climate Change Info Mailing List
Subject: New Online Tool Calculates Health Benefits, Economic Value of Climate Policies that Result in Air Quality Improvements
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From: Juli Johnson
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 7:29 AM
To: Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko
Subject: Info item for EEAC Packet
I found this in a Chamber e-mail and thought it would be good to include in the update section of the next EEAC packet:
Dart Transit Company, an Eagan-based trucking company, was honored with a SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in
freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. Dart earned the award for having one of the lowest levels of CO2, NOx and PM emissions in its category. Dart has
been a leading transportation provider in Minnesota since it was founded in 1934. Limiting emissions and the effect transportation has on Minnesota's environment is one of the
company's ongoing goals. Earlier this year, Dart launched a fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered tractors, opening a whole new way to improve efficiency. As one of the
cleanest fuels available, natural gas produces 28% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than diesel.Other measures Dart took in 2012 to improve efficiency include the expansion of Dart's
Eco FleetTM. Made up of lightweight Eco TractorsTM and ultra light Eco TrailersTM, the Eco Fleet consumes less fuel, meaning fewer CO2 emissions. Dart also provides lightweight,
high mpg diesel trucks for lease purchase to help Dart contractors become more fuel efficient. Dart is one of 40 companies (representing less than one percent of the Partnerships' 3000
Partners) to receive this distinction. The award for truck and multimodal carrier Partners were announced at the American Trucking Association's Annual Management Conference &
Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shipper and logistic company Partners were recognized at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals annual conference held in Atlanta,
Georgia.
Juli Seydell Johnson | Director of Parks & Recreation | City of Eagan
City Hall | 3830 Pilot Knob Road | Eagan, MN 55122 | 651-675-5500 | 651-675-5012 (Fax) | jsjohnson@cityofeagan.com
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From: Juli Johnson
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 8:38 AM
To: Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko
Subject: FW: Commercial Sector - Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-Up
Here is another addition to the next EEAC Packet. Please copy and paste the e-mail below into the updates section. Amir,
Ross and I attended the stakeholder meeting in November. Thanks, Juli
From: Rehm, Eric (COMM) [mailto:Eric.Rehm@state.mn.us]
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 10:25 AM
Subject: Commercial Sector - Energy Efficiency Financing Stakeholder Follow-Up
Dear Stakeholder Meeting Attendees: Thank you for attending the Department of Commerce stakeholder meetings on increasingenergy projects in the private sector on November 13 and 14. The meeting agendas,presentations, and minutes are now available on the Department of Commerce website:http://mn.gov/commerce/energy/topics/financial/Energy-Savings-Program/Stakeholder-Resources/index.jsp The purpose of the meetings in November was to review current efforts in Minnesota tosignificantly increase energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the commercial andindustrial sectors; and to collect stakeholder feedback on financing program models that canhelp overcome barriers, encourage further investment, and make programs more convenientfor customers, contractors and investors. Over 50 individuals representing local governments,contractors and service providers, trade associations, utilities, and investors attended themeetings and provided important feedback in person and in writing. The Department of Commerce is currently in the process of identifying next steps andconducting further research in follow up to the input received. Additional stakeholdermeetings will likely take place in the late winter or early spring. For follow-up questions orinquiries, please reply to Eric Rehm at eric.rehm@state.mn.us . Regards,
Energy Savings ProgramsMinnesota Department of Commerce85 7th Place EastSt. Paul, MN 55101
P Before printing this e-mail, think if it is necessary. Think Green.
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December 4, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sara M. Swenson Lisa Henning
Assistant Director of Administration Weatherization Manager
(651) 675-4434 (651) 675-4467
Weatherization Plus Loan Program – Apply Today
The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) is seeking applications for the
pilot Weatherization Plus Loan Program. The CDA Weatherization Plus Loan Program offers
low/moderate-income homeowners in the cities of Eagan and Rosemount an opportunity to
receive weatherization services with a zero percent, forgivable loan. Weatherization services
will permanently reduce energy bills by helping to make your home more energy efficient while
protecting the health and safety of family members.
Each home will have an energy audit conducted to determine the weatherization works items
needed to improve the home. Work items may include: minor and major air sealing; attic
insulation; sidewall insulation; high-efficiency heating systems; and general repair and health and
safety improvements needed to allow the safe completion of weatherization services.
Loans awarded will be a minimum of $4,000 to a maximum of $8,500 and will cover all the
weatherization work to be completed on the property. This is a zero percent interest, no
monthly payment, forgivable 15 year loan.
Eligible applicants must reside within the City of Eagan or the City of Rosemount; own their
home; demonstrate ability to make mortgage payments; have a gross annual income within the
program income limits; and cannot have assets greater than $60,000.
Visit the CDA’s website at http://www.dakotacda.org/homeowners.htm#WeatherizationPlus to
download a Weatherization Plus Loan application and review program limits and other details
of the program. Hard copies of the application and other required documents can be mailed to
the CDA (1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN, 55104 Attn: Lisa Henning).
Applications and all documents must be received by Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Your application will not be reviewed until ALL documents are received. There are
limits spaces in this program, so please submit all necessary documents.
-end-
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From: Juli Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 8:34 AM
To: Jeff LeClair; 'jon_drucker@hotmail.com'; Tim Harder; Ross Bintner; Kari Palmer; Michael
Wisniewski
Cc: 'Amir Nadav'; Amy Grannes; Cherryl Mesko
Subject: FW: Fleet & Metrics Resources
Attachments: EdenPrairie Fleets Report.pdf
EEAC Members:
Amir has requested that the following e-mail and attachments be sent to all members for further information on the topic of
fleet maintenance as discussed at your last meeting. Thanks, Juli
From: Amir Nadav [mailto:amirj09@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 5:15 PM
To: Juli Johnson
Subject: Fleet & Metrics Resources
Juli,
Happy New Year!
Thank you for sharing the city fleet data with the EEAC at the last meeting. In follow up to the discussion, I'm sending
a few items. Please forward these to the EEAC members and your colleagues on staff who oversee fleets. Unrelated,
and for informational purposes, I've also included a link to a new report from the Minnesota Environmental Quality
Board and several other state agencies on energy and environment metrics for the state.
Eden Prairie Report on Fleet Energy Savings (attached)
MPR Article about St. Cloud bus powered by 80% recycled vegetable oil
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/16/frenchfry_bus/
Minnesota Environment and Energy Report Card
http://www.eqb.state.mn.us/documents/EQB%20Final%202012%20Report%20Card.pdf
Thanks!
Amir
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