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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-13 EAC Agenda Packet 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 www.stillwatermn.gov AGENDA ENERGY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING November 13th, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 10:30 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Possible approval of the October 9, 2024 minutes IV. OPEN FORUM - The Open Forum allows the public to address the Committee on subjects which are not a part of the meeting. The Committee may take action or give direction to staff. Out of respect for others in attendance, please limit your comments to 5 minutes or less. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Action Items Check-In – No packet materials a. Outreach/Communications calendar check-in – Chair Person Hansen b. Multifamily/renters mailing list/Information from City c. Check-in on Solar on Public Buildings Grant (Optional, added by committee member after check-in) VI. NEW BUSINESS 3. Draft Social Media Calendar Review VII. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS VIII. FYI – STAFF UPDATES IX. ADJOURNMENT 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082 651-430-8800 stillwatermn.gov ENERGY ACTION COMMITTEE MINUTES October 9, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 10:30 A.M. Chair Hansen called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. Present: Chair Hansen, Committee Members Brod, Herman, Johnson, Schaffer, Councilmember Larry Odebrecht Absent: None Staff present: Interim Community Development Director Gutknecht, Administrative Assistant Ross APPROVAL OF MINUTES Possible approval of September 11, 2024 minutes Motion by Committee Member Johnson, seconded by Vice Chair Schaffer, to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2024 meeting. All in favor. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. NEW BUSINESS Stillwater Harvest Fest Tabling Councilmember Odebrecht lead conversation on tabling for Stillwater Harvest Fest. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continue Review of Energy Action Plan Committee Member Dory will send grant opportunities to Planning Manager Gutknecht to distribute, primarily from DOC who are creating these programs. Dory suggests adding links to EAC page that are not directly related to Excel Energy and Partners in energy specific. Gutknecht will discuss with City Clerk to include Energy Action Committee under “Resident Recourses” and “Business Recourses” on City Website. Committee would like to see “How can you get involved” section of webpage separated into “homeowners, renters, business owners”. Strategy 3 Committee proposes reorganizing the tactics; A,D,C,B Strategy 4 Committee believes they are well into this strategy at this point. Chair Glenn will reach out to Chamber of Commerce. Strategy 5 Energy Action Committee October 9, 2024 Page 2 of 2 Addition of links to supporting efforts from other programs and groups onto EAC webpage. Strategy 6 Committee Member Herman would like to see the webpage organized and categorized by renters and homeowners, with hyperlinks to relevant resources for both. Strategy 9 Only tactic brought forward was 9A. Councilmember Odebrecht suggests bringing up tactic 9A with Partners in Energy to have them lead. Remainder of Communications Plan Tabled to next meeting. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS No other discussion items. FYI Staff will distribute article submittal deadlines for City Newsletter to Committee Members. ADJOURN Motion by Herman, second by Brod to adjourn. All in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 11:31am. Glenn Hansen, Chair ATTEST: Ben Gutknecht, Interim Community Development Director STILLWATER SOCIAL MEDIA – 2024-25 Month Topic January 2025 Cold weather, warm house - Promote insulation rebates - Xcelenergy.com/insulation - Cold weather behavior change tips February 2025 Heat with electricity to lower carbon emissions - Air Source Heat Pump rebates and tax incentives - Xcelenergy.com/homerebates - Possible IRA rebates? March 2025 Energy Assistance Community Action Partnership program for income - qualified residents to support energy bills https://caprw.org/ April 2025 Earth Day - Support renewable energy - Promote Renewable Connect Flex - Xcelenergy.com/renewableconnect May 2025 City Clean Up Day - Promote Refrigerator Recycling Program - Xcelenergy.com/Fridge June 2025 Electric Lawn Care - Rebates July 2025 Summer Heat - Promote AC Rewards and Savers Switch Xcelenergy.com/acrewards August 2025 Sun, Summer, Solar - Promote community solar gardens or on-site solar - Xcelenergy.com/renewables September 2025 My Energy Connection App - Monitor trends over time - https://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing- payment/energy-insights October 2025 National Energy Awareness Month - Promote behavior change tips for energy efficiency - Xcelenergy.com/tips November 2025 Home Energy Squad - Promote Home Energy Squad Xcelenergy.com/HomeEnergySquad December 2025 LEDs for Holiday Lights 2 - Find Xcel Energy discounts on ENERGY STAR LEDs - https://mn.my.xcelenergy.com/s/residential/home - rebates/home-lighting