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Burnsville outlines energy-audit programs, outreach and discounted Home Energy Squad
Summary
City sustainability coordinator presented Burnsville's energy plan, described audit programs for homeowners, businesses and multifamily properties, and reviewed outreach results and financing supports.
Burnsville sustainability coordinator Bridget Ratzak updated the Economic Development Commission on the city’s energy-efficiency programs and community outreach at the June 6 meeting, outlining available audits, rebates and a new city website to centralize resources.
Ratzak said the city adopted an updated sustainability plan in June 2024 and has focused implementation on five priority areas: reducing energy burden, residential efficiency, business efficiency, multifamily buildings and renewable energy. She said the city is coordinating across three electric utilities (Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric and Minnesota Valley) and CenterPoint Energy for natural gas to deliver audits, incentives and financing to residents and property owners.
The presentation emphasized audits as the…
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