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Energy Action Plan - Partners in Energy
ENERGY ACTION PLAN
The Energy Action Plan was designed by Saint Anthony Village city staff and community members in collaboration with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. This plan builds on the city’s Climate Plan by offering concrete actions in the energy sector that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It outlines opportunities for the community to save energy and money, increase renewable energy support, and electrify homes and buildings.
VISION
Saint Anthony Village prioritizes energy actions that support residents and businesses to preserve the environment, improve resiliency, and make our community a more sustainable place.
GOAL
Saint Anthony Village will reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040.
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The City of Saint Anthony Village, with support from Partners in Energy, will take actions identified in this plan to achieve our goal. These actions center on three focus areas:
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Electrification
• Collaborate with businesses, local organizations, and multi-family buildings to encourage participation in energy programs and opportunities.
• Support community members who need it most by sharing energy resources and assistance to lower energy bills.
• Conduct outreach and education campaigns to raise awareness of how to support renewable energy.
• Educate and engage residents on beneficial electrification, the switch from fossil-fuel powered appliances to more efficient electricity-powered appliances.
To learn how you can help Saint Anthony Village achieve our energy goals, please contact Sustainability Coordinator Minette Saulog at minette.saulog@savmn.com.
Charting A Course for Our Energy Future
The City of Saint Anthony Village has collaborated with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy program to develop an Energy Action Plan that will chart a course for our community’s energy future. The plan provides opportunities for residents and businesses in Saint Anthony Village to improve energy efficiency, save on energy costs, and decrease carbon emissions. This plan will serve the entire community, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040.
HISTORY:
The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning workshops hosted by Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. Thank you to the Saint Anthony Village Energy Action Team who contributed many hours of service. The team included people from city commissions, Chamber of Commerce Board, faith leaders, parks, schools, sports boosters, and historical society.
The goal of this plan is to make high-impact progress towards decreasing greenhouse gas emissions through implementing clean energy and efficiency projects in the community.