Invest in larger energy efficiency projects through performance contracting or other funding or through smaller retro-commissioning/retrofit projects in city-owned/school buildings.
Describe energy/water efficiency outcomes and other green building practices at businesses and not-for-profit organizations located within/nearby the city.
Compare the energy use and financial performance of your facilities with other peer facilities using standardized, free tools.
Conduct or participate in a buy local campaign for community members and local businesses.
Enter/update government-owned building information and monthly usage data into the MN B3 Benchmarking database, and utilize building/energy audits to identify potential improvements.
Prepare to maintain public health and safety during extreme weather and climate-change-related events, while also taking a preventive approach to reduce risk for community members.
Modify a street in compliance with the city's complete streets policy.
Replace small internal combustion engine lawn and garden equipment (e.g. lawnmowers, weed whips, etc.) with lower polluting equipment.
Install, assist with and promote publicly available EV charging stations or public fueling stations for alternative fuel vehicles.
Create, assist with and promote local food production/distribution within the city:
