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8.0. EDSR 02-09-2004
ITEM # 8. • City of River MEMORANDUM TO: Economic Development Authority Mayor & City Council Energy City Action Committee for Energy (ACE) FROM: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Development DATE: February 9, 2004 SUBJECT: joint Meeting Regarding Energy City Program Attachment • Energy City,Winter 1997 marketing brochure • • Energy City current marketing brochure Issue The purpose of the joint meeting is to hear an Energy City presentation regarding the various activities that have been undertaken through this program over the past seven years. The last joint meeting was held six months after Energy City's inception and included the HRA and Planning Commission. There has been a substantial amount of activity that ACE has undertaken through the Energy City program over the past seven years. It is appropriate for the EDA,City Council, and ACE to discuss the Energy City accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities. Background In October of 1996,the City of Elk River received the Energy City designation from the Minnesota Environmental Initiative (MEI) and Energy Alley. MEI is a private-nonprofit organization consisting of energy industry leaders organized to accomplish the goal of supporting renewable resources and energy efficiency. A subcommittee of MEI, Energy Alley,was charged with the mission of finding a community in Minnesota that could be used as a showcase for renewable resources and energy efficiency. Through an application process Elk River was selected as the state's Energy City and subsequently provides a geographic focal point for the demonstration of efficient and renewable energy products, services and technologies. • The attached Winter 1997 brochure indicates the earlier goals and activities of the Energy City Program. Joint Meeting with City Council,EDA and ACE February 9,2004 Page 2 of 2 • Goals of Energy City • To provide Minnesota's energy industry with a geographical focal point to demonstrate energy efficient and renewable energy technologies, services and products. These products, services and technologies must be environmentally friendly, affordable, and repeatable elsewhere. • To encourage the use of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies through consumer education. • To evaluate results of energy demonstrations to predict repeatability. Organization of Energy City Energy City is governed by ACE (Action Committee for Energy),which is made up of various local government, environmental groups and energy industry representatives. Although Energy City operates as an autonomous organization,it supports the mission and goals of its parent organization, Energy Alley. Two subcommittees of ACE have conducted the primary activities of Energy City- Energy Use/Demonstration Committee and Marketing/Economic Development Committee. The Demonstration Committee identified potential projects and assisted the project developer as needed in completing the project in Energy City. The Marketing Committee promoted new and existing projects as well as the Energy City program itself. The committees have since merged as part of the greater Action Committee for Energy. The attached current marketing • brochure indicates Energy City projects and partnerships. Funding for the Energy City activities comes from the City of Elk River at an average cost of $10,000 per year to cover staff, conference attendance, arranging and funding tours of the city,printing a brochure, and maintaining a website which promotes Energy City demonstration projects. The staff liaisons for this program have primarily included the Building&Environmental Administrator and the Assistant Director of Economic Development. Energy City Projects Energy City does not develop its own energy projects or demonstrations, but rather works with entities interested in completing an energy efficient and economically feasible project in Elk River. Such entities may include builders,utility companies, government agencies, or businesses. Examples of completed projects include: • Energy House I&II • Landfill Gas-to-Electric Facility • Energy Efficient Traffic Lights • Refuse Derived Fuel Plant • Commercial use of Geothermal Heat Pumps,Recovery Ventilators, and Energy Efficient Lighting • Full Scale Wind Generator 1110 Winter 1997 am 1111 III 111 11111 1111 , 411r.1 ii11 vies itil •Jr. is 11 • � ,I%' ail 1��, er."„0 p 0d Elk River EnergyCity Renewable and Efficient Energy for Today and the 21st Century Demonstration Projects The Energy City project emphasizes demonstration projects based on cost effectiveness rather than on mandates or rebates alone. Given the looming `^ ,� "re-regulation" of the electricity industry and ever more competitive energy A "WhaP� markets,the Energy City is all the more timely. ��,��`� t makes this project exciting is that it's industry-based," says Stephen Rohlf,City of Elk River Building and Zoning Administrator and city contact for the Energy City. "Elk River's residential,commercial,and industrial demonstration projects will serve as hands-on examples of the economic `-� benefits of implementing renewable energy technology and services." Since the announcement of Elk River as the Energy City site,Energy Alley and the Energy Alley has formed City of Elk River have received numerous calls from businesses wanting to get an alliance with the City involved. eof Elk River, Minnesota, Energy Efficient Home showcase efficient and Dennis Chuba,Builders Association of Minnesota President,Suburban renewable energy Northwest Builders Association member and Elk River resident, is taking the technology. lead to unite builders in the suburban northwest area to design and construct residential and commercial buildings utilizing energy efficient and renewable energy technology. A committee of builders and builder-related businesses has already been established to start the first demonstration project--an / energy efficient home. "This is a wonderful opportunity for the builders in the ( J northern suburbs and the State of Minnesota. As fast as the Elk River area is S growing,we have a good opportunity to promote energy efficiency,and to do something positive for our environment." City of iv Wind Energy Potential Just north of Elk River sits a glacial moraine,which rises quickly to well over River 1,000 feet and offers a view of the Twin Cities skyline,and a surprisingly strong potential for wind power in the Elk River area. A local wind developer is interested in installing a turbine as part of the Energy City project. The Elk River Energy City turbine,as planned,would be one of the largest in North America. Such a project would certainly help wind development in Minnesota,bringing wind will be an industry focal power within reach of the metro area. point in demonstrating the economic and Vision & Goals environmental benefits City leaders,energy businesses and organizations are meeting to create a common vision and goals for the Energy City.The project's initial stage will • energy efficiency and involve an Energy Use Profile,conducted by the energy engineering firm of Technology North and a team of city-based engineers, to start in the spring of renewable energy. 1997. The Profile will prioritize action areas and will identify energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. Action Committee For Energy (ACE) The ACE committee consists of Elk River city leaders and members of the renewable and efficient energy industry. This committee is the overall • decision-making body for the project. ACE ultimately reports to the Minnesota Environmental Initiative board of directors and to the Elk River City Council. The following working groups report to ACE. XMarketing and Communications Committee .0"" This working group is responsible for reaching Minnesota renewable and j ' \, efficient energy companies with the goal of including them in Energy City efforts,and reaching residential,commercial and industry consumers with the / i ilibb...\ benefits of renewable and efficient energy products and services. r'/ Energy Use Committee The Energy Use Committee is the technical body of the Elk River Energy City kikkifile project. This working group is responsible for the technical integrity of the project and the Energy Use Profile. The Profile will map Elk River's energy use and identify areas of potential savings and improvement. A steering committee and Demonstration Committee four "working groups" The Demonstration Committee is developing the process for demonstration meet regularly projects. They will inventory current renewable and efficient energy products to determine the and services in the Elk River Area;manage in-coming demonstration site requests;and solicit demonstration project sectors that result from the Energy direction and content of Use Profile. the Energy City project. Economic Development Committee The Energy City project will demonstrate how the renewable and efficient energy industry affects the bottom line. Tapping into this growing multi- 0 million dollar market will help Elk River increase its job and tax base. This working group will bring together the economic development,financial and business arms to retain and attract energy businesses to Elk River. One idea under serious consideration is an energy business incubator. Energy City Mission Statement • - ► u i To promote Minnesota's renewable and efficient energy products and services by showcasing economical,cost-effective and viable energy technologies and AL programs to benefit our communities,the economy and the environment. About Energy Alley • 1100. Energy Alley is a program of the Minnesota Environmental '' iirCInitiative. It was formed to address the barriers to growth that areBecome a Part of Elk unique to companies in the energy efficiency,renewable energy,and energy recovery industries. Now in its third year of activity,Energy Alley has River Energy City! been successful at marketing the products and services of Minnesota's energy companies,and will continue to promote Minnesota as a world center for Our goal is to attract efficient and renewable energy. dynamic Minnesota About Minnesota Environmental Initiative energy companies to (MEI) join us in Elk River. 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Educate The Public • TOUR GROUPS INCLUDE — — o m , 7 7 -- . — . t -..'e.�,� ' 1 y Fed- —_ . --,,,, =., .� \ '�``�y�` v 'Vi,µy �` �' ..� Q • L ,a i r Business Leaders School rou I s 1 ..� retic- .�pyat . ` 5 S a General Public Politicians • GEOSOURCE HEAT PUMPS w ,,,,:i , _ o.. The Ultimate Solar Collector Homes ' ai*■uigr,ii,, k:7_2=TM IM_:_.., iiiiimi*. - , . — Schools Government • 2 il RDF TO ELECTRIC DEMO -404 r 1-.. ,,* N • ...l, The Resource=Garbage Receives 1500 tons RDF/day a J; � . ,',� eu - Produces 1200 tons RDF/day RDF to Electric=25000 homes • LED TRAFFIC LIGHTS r i P ir________:_____)1_7r___w."4r_7r r 0 t --------------y.4-* Y `� •t: _ �i �_ �� ` *LED =Light Emitting Diodes *Reduce Consumption by 90% *Last 10 X Longer *Brighter *Markedly Reduced Maintenance • 3 • ENERGY DEMO HOMES Built in 1998 Electric Technologies Category One Construction � g 11 ` GeoSource heating and coolie ....10 Off Peak water heating Radiant floor htg "' Emphasis On IAQ (HRV) Built in 2000 Featured Gas Technologies t Category One Construction Sealed Combustion Gas Htg Power Vent Gas Water Htg '----- i t.i }-- �t. Heat Recovery Ventilator . • COW MANURE TO ELECTRIC "it!: ______,..', „ ' it: i EAR,. 14- ' _ �JI I \ 'fi ! 1I. ( ; - -t,.; 800 Dairy Cows 350,000 gal Anaerobic Digester 1 [ .Si ), ir - .i 111r ... , \,,,,,it„.„-- 150kW=Own Needs+50 Homes 3.5 Million gal Lagoon • 4 SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS A L °x ,+ `• Westwood Elementary State-Of-The-Art HVAC Sys `�_ Large Operable Windows Floor Level Fresh Air Diffusers SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS a _ if r"'',-, Rogers High School Two-Story Construction te: 1 - \ ,, 4 Mi 111111 I 111 II Tapered Halls Louvered Window Shading 5 Housing, economic development day at the Capitol Page 1 of 2 • Citie s Bulletin ONLINE EDITION' Housing, economic development day at the Capitol Issue 1 January 9, 2004 By Jennifer O'Rourke Supporters of local housing and economic development efforts hope to flood the halls of the Capitol in mid-February for their annual Day on the Hill. Members of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, (MN-NAHRO),the Economic Development Association of Minnesota(EDAM), and the Minnesota Association of Professional Country Economic Developers (MAPCED) are organizing for this event. Representatives from the three organizations, as well as from the League and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, will present and explain their legislative agendas and policies. Key legislators in both the House and Senate have been invited to speak at the event. To help ensure a successful event, attendees are encouraged to make individual appointments with legislators. Understanding the local perspective on how policy impacts a community is a powerful . educational tool for legislators in their decision-making process. Meetings with legislators should be scheduled prior to Feb. 17. If you have questions about how to contact your legislator, please contact Jennifer O'Rourke, LMC, at (651) 281-1261 or jorourke@lmnc.org. Details: Date & Time: Feb. 17, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Best Western Kelly Inn, St. Paul/Afternoon at the Capitol Cost: $30/person Registration Contact: Audra, Minnesota NAHRO, 1-800-242-6804 or mnnahro@qwest.net Who should attend? . Housing and redevelopment staff . Public housing authority staff . Economic development professionals . Community development professionals . Business representatives . Commissioners Elected and appointed officials • LMC Board Editor: Designer: Executive Director: of Directors Erica Norris Laura Zenz Jim Miller Copyright©2004 League of Minnesota Cities http://www.lmnc.org/bulletin/story.cfm?id=370&title jd=1 1/9/2004