5.2. SR 06-01-2009Item # 5.2.
City of
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator
DATE: June I, 2009
SUBJECT: Presentation by Great River Energy on District Heating and
Cooling Concept
Great River Energy (GRE) will be giving a presentation about a possible opportunity for a
District Energy heating and cooling system. GRE is interested in working with the City of
Elk River and the Elk River School District to explore the benefits of constructing this type
of system. Federal and State funding opportunities are available to help offset the costs
associated with the construction of the system. The Energy City Commission listened to the
presentation at their May 20, 2009 meeting and were very receptive to the idea.
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