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13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River,MN 55330
September 6, 2013
XXXX,Principal
School Name
Address
Elk River MN 55330
Dear XXXX:
The City of Elk River's Energy City Commission is working towards the goal of making Elk River
the most energy responsible city in Minnesota. We would like your school to be part of this goal.
We can offer you:
• Access to local energy innovation facilities;
o The County in which your school is located may have funds to cover transportation
• Opportunities to educate your students about energy conservation and technologies through
presentations;
• October is nationally known as "Energy Awareness Month" and activities with students can
be initiated.
• "America Recycles Day"is November 15 and activities with students can be initiated.
• To learn more about Energy City or to schedule a tour visit us at: www.elkrivermn.gov. We
are conveniently located under the Environmental Department.
Please contact me to set up a time to further discuss these opportunities and how we can work
together to achieve the goal of making Elk River the most energy responsible city in Minnesota. My
phone number is 763.635.1068 and my e-mail is rhaug(n,E1kRiverMN.gov. I look forward to
hearing from you. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Haug
Environmental Administrator
P.S. The Elk River Energy City Commission currently has a vacancy for a commissioner from the
Education community. We would appreciate your support in nominating individuals that might
serve the City and community in this capacity.
Phone:763.635.1000 P6 • ENEI 9Y
Fax:763.635.1090 INAILJREI
www.ElkRiverMN.gov
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• Positive Grading
• Low or No Mow Grasses (with approval)
• Native Vegetation (with approval)
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ENERGY DESIGN BUILDING AIL, HVAC SYSTEMS
• Geothermal
As a service to the Elk River Building Community, the Elk River • High Efficient HVAC - 90+
EnergyCity Commission has put together this list of Energy Efficient • Mass Heat Storage Systems
Building and Healthy Home Components to be considered for your • In-Floor Heating Systems
next building project. • Solar Water Heating
The Energy City Commission can direct you to technical assistance to • Air Source Heat Pumps
help build more energy efficient buildings in Elk River. • Geothermal Heat Pump
• HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation)
ROOFING
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• FLOOR I RENEWABLES
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• Photovoltaic Shingles • Bamboo
• Green Roof • Cork
• Recycled Tire Shingles • Recycled Content (carpet,tile)
• White Roof • Sustainable Wood Flooring
FOUNDATION COUNTERTOPS
• ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms • Solid Surface (Quartz and Granite)
• Pre-Cast Concrete with Insulation • Recycled Glass
• Conventional Foundation with Spray Foam Insulation • Concrete
• PIP (Poured in Place)
APPLIANCES - ENERGY STAR
CABINETS • Refrigerator
• Wheat • Stove
• Corn Stalk • Dishwasher
• Reclaimed Timber • Dryer
• Washing Machine
INSULATION • Water Heater
• AC - SEER 14+
• SIP (Structurally Insulated Panels) • High Efficiency Gas Equipment (Furnace,Boiler)
• Spray Foam Insulation • Tankless Water Heater
• PIP (Poured in Place)
LIGHTING NvETIGycily• LED (Light Emitting Diodes)
• CFL(Compact Fluorescent Lights)
• Natural Lighting oFy ENE°
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