7.0. EDSR 05-12-1997 MAY-06-97 TUE 07:34 FAX NO. 0 P. 02
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Sub-Committee Objectives
Demonstration
Encourage the building of an energy efficient house by September 1997..
Provide assistance to potential demonstrators (ongoing.)
Develop tour of existing demonstration sites by June 1997 and expand upon it.
Energy Use
Conduct energy use profile of Elk River (limited to Elk River City proper.)
Identify existing "Success Stories"for promotion of the building participants and
promotion of Energy City/Energy Alley.
Provide technical support to assist Energy City programs and committees (ongoing, as
needed.)
Explore transportation energy's role in Energy City.
• Partner with utilities to use and promote audit programs.
Economic Development
Have one new business in serious discussion for an Elk River location by 12/1/97.
Locate one energy related business in the Elk River Business Incubator Project.
Establish a baseline of current employment within energy related businesses already
located in Elk River.
Marketing Objectives
Increase overall awareness of Energy City Project throughout
• the concept and products involved
• attracting individual participants
• attracting retrofit technology
Promote participation and awareness of demonstration sites
• residential project focal point
Increase awareness of Energy Alley Program
• as parent of Energy City
Promote "Minnesota Based" tie-in throughout
• Promote and educate regarding "Energy Use" issues
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