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New success stories developed by Xcel, CenterPoint, and the Minnesota Department of Commerce show the benefits of a “one-stop” whole building approach to spur energy efficiency in multifamily buildings.
Lee Lucas, board member of Community Stabilization Project, shares his personal story on how energy costs impact renters. Watch the video.
Xcel Energy’s new pilot program is the first of its kind to combine energy efficiency and community solar offers to low income customers.
Through the Saint Paul Tenant-Landlord Energy Project, Fresh Energy and Community Stabilization Project are seeking to build a network of renters, landlords, and other critical stakeholders in the city to advance policies, provide education on energy-related issues, and support implementation of collaboratively developed solutions.
Fresh Energy’s proposal would use the pilot project on the East Side of Saint Paul as a model for as many as twelve other neighborhood projects across Xcel’s service territory.
Ben Passer, senior policy associate, reflects on a recent national conference around energy efficiency, health, and equity — and the importance of ensuring that our policies create healthier communities for all.