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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.a. Partners in Energy Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Energy Action PlanI:\City Clerk\Agenda Items\Approved Items\9.a. Partners in Energy Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Energy Action Plan.docx City Council Regular Meeting: July 17, 2018 E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y AGENDA ITEM: Partners in Energy Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Energy Action Plan AGENDA SECTION: New Business PREPARED BY: Logan Martin, City Administrator Brian Erickson, PE, Director of Public Works / City Engineer AGENDA NO.: 9.a. ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum of Understanding; Energy Action Plan; Presentation APPROVED BY: LJM RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt the Energy Action Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding with Partners in Energy. BACKGROUND Since mid-2017, the Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (ESTF) along with elected officials, staff, residents, business / education representatives, and energy utility representatives have been working to prepare an Energy Action Plan (EAP) as a part of the City’s involvement with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy (PIE) program. This plan, now in final draft form, is presented to Council for review and approval. In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been prepared to lay out the details for assistance from PiE to help the City of Rosemount implement the proposed EAP. In mid-2017 the ESTF and PiE began preparation of an Energy Action Plan. Then starting in October 2017, a number of representatives met to start the in-depth planning effort. The attached EAP is the result of that work. The plan addresses four focus areas for energy efficiencies: • Residential Energy Savings • Municipal Energy • Large Energy Users • Small and Medium-Size Businesses It also reviews short term priority actions to kick off the early items needed to make the EAP successful. If the goals outlined in the Plan are achieved, residents and businesses will see a total of over $1 million in energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint impact similar to removing 4,100 passenger vehicles from the road for a year. A Partners in Energy representative will provide an overview of the actions to date as well as the actions needed to implement the plan (presentation attached). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council move to adopt the Energy Action Plan and approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Partners in Energy. Memorandum of Understanding Phase 2 – Plan Implementation Mr. Logan Martin City Administrator City of Rosemount 2875 145th St W Rosemount, MN 55068 The intent of this Memorandum of Understanding is to recognize the achievement of the City of Rosemount in completing the process of developing an Energy Action Plan. Xcel Energy, through its Partners in Energy offering, has supported the development of this energy action plan. This document will outline how the City of Rosemount and Xcel Energy will continue to work together to support the community as they implement their Energy Action Plan. The term of this joint support, as defined in this document, will extend from June 13, 2018, until December 31, 2019. This is a voluntary agreement and not intended to be legally binding for either party. Xcel Energy will support the City of Rosemount in achieving the goals of its Energy Action Plan, by area of focus, in the following ways: Residential Energy Savings Focus Area: • Create a centralized, quick-reference guide for residents interested in saving energy. • Design and implement an outreach campaign to educate residents about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. o Design additional resident survey questions to be distributed through City owned channels; interpret results to inform campaign design. o Facilitate design and planning of marketing campaign and materials for residential outreach. o Create presentations and talking points to support outreach efforts to local groups. o Assist with design of residential recognition program. • Promote energy efficiency in residential new construction and renovations. o Provide technical expertise in designing CEU-eligible training aimed at realtors. o Create information materials targeting home renovations and key moments of opportunity. • Conduct targeted outreach that brings energy savings to low- and fixed-income households. o Create simplified information materials and talking-points for low-income programs. o Provide training for outreach volunteers. o Coordinate translation of materials into at least one other language. 2 XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY Memorandum of Understanding Implementation Phase • Provide up to $2,750 for printing costs and postage, award prizes/signs, and translation services. Support funded by Xcel Energy for this focus area is not to exceed 95 hours. These hours will include those provided through our Partners in Energy team from Brendle Group and Center for Energy and Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal staff. Municipal Energy Focus Area • Enhance perception of Rosemount as a sustainable city by promoting prior and current efforts to reduce energy use in city buildings and invest in renewable energy. o Draft news stories, case studies and talking points about actions taken by city and benefits of energy efficiency. • Pursue on-site installation of renewable energy generation on City buildings. o Assist with researching on-site solar case studies and available financing options. • Pursue energy efficiency opportunities in City buildings. o Research available return on investment tools and create resource list for City. o Coordinate utility partnership for rebates and programs for energy efficient improvements. • Reduce energy use through efficient building operations. o Provide technical assistance with operations manual update and benchmarking software updates. o Provide support for design and implementation of employee engagement campaign. Support funded by Xcel Energy for this focus area is not to exceed 50 hours. These hours will include those provided through our Partners in Energy team from Brendle Group and Center for Energy and Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal staff. Large Commercial/Industrial Focus Area • Identify and promote the top energy actions large energy users can take. o Create targeted information materials, business outreach kit, and talking points for business engagement. • Offer support to facility managers in making decisions to invest in energy efficiency. o Write success stories and case studies to promote business success stories. o Create tool/resource library for businesses to assist with reviewing return on investment o Assist interested businesses in connecting with MnTAP for assistance. • Leverage economic development efforts to attract new businesses by promoting energy efficiency. 3 XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY Memorandum of Understanding Implementation Phase o Create informational materials for new businesses relocating to Rosemount. o Conduct training of economic development staff on energy efficiency opportunities. • Promote energy efficiency in multifamily buildings. o Write talking points and create presentations for use in multifamily building engagement. o Assist in delivering workshop targeting multifamily building tenants. • Provide up to $350 for meeting/workshop refreshments. Support funded by Xcel Energy for this focus area is not to exceed 95 hours. These hours will include those provided through our Partners in Energy team from Brendle Group and Center for Energy and Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal staff. Small/Medium Businesses Focus Area • Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to Rosemount small- and medium-size businesses through a targeted outreach campaign. o Create information resources, mailers, and presentations to support small/medium business outreach. o Assist in designing green award program. • Conduct door-to-door outreach to reach business owners and managers. o Provide business outreach kit for business blitz. o Train business outreach volunteers on best practices for business outreach. o Provide up to $500 for co-branded wear to identify volunteers performing in- person outreach. • Host a business lunch to educate about energy efficiency benefits, programs, and opportunities o Develop and deliver presentation about efficiency opportunities. o Assist with designing and coordinating event. • Engage Trade Ally partners in promoting energy efficiency to Rosemount businesses. o Create targeted information materials aimed at Trade Allies. o Host lunch and learn for local contractors serving Rosemount businesses. • Support Home and Business expo to promote energy efficiency. o Assist with design and coordination of energy efficiency information at expo. o Engage utilities and Trade Allies for expo content and participation. • Provide up to $2,500 for printing and mailing costs and breakfast/lunch for meetings/workshops. Support funded by Xcel Energy for this focus area is not to exceed 100 hours. These hours will include those provided through our Partners in Energy team from Brendle Group and Center for Energy and Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal staff. Project Management 4 XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY Memorandum of Understanding Implementation Phase • Provide overall project management for the term of this agreement. • Facilitate regular check-in calls. • Support City in promoting activities related to plan implementation through local media channels. • Provide biannual implementation tracking, data analysis, and reporting. • Support plan approval and implementation planning process. Support funded by Xcel Energy for this is not to exceed 135 hours. These hours will include those provided through our Partners in Energy team from Brendle Group and Center for Energy and Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal staff. The City of Rosemount commits to supporting the Energy Action Plan to the best of their ability by: • Achieving the conservation and renewable energy impacts outlined in the Energy Action Plan are and shown in the table below. Electricity Impact – Xcel Energy (in kWh) Natural Gas Impact – Xcel Energy (in therms) Incremental Energy Savings 1,914,493 6,037 Continued Participation Based on Historic Activity 748,891 37,392 Total Conservation Goal (June 2018 – December 2019) 2,663,390 43,429 • Performing the coordination, tracking, and outreach duties as outlined in the energy action plan. These tasks by area of focus, include but are not limited to: Residential Energy Savings Focus Area: • Create a centralized, quick-reference guide for residents interested in saving energy. o Designate web page for hosting reference guide and promote link through all available communication channels. o Designate point person for keeping guide updated. • Design and implement an outreach campaign to educate residents about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. o Distribute resident survey and share results with Partners in Energy. o Disseminate marketing materials on city-owned communication channels. o Assist with identifying partner organizations for outreach. o Provide input on recognition program and award criteria. 5 XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY Memorandum of Understanding Implementation Phase • Promote energy efficiency in residential new construction and renovations. o Mayor to utilize realtor network to promote CEU-eligible training. o Designate space at city permit office and building permits webpage to host energy efficient home renovation and new construction materials. o Facilitate training of City permit and inspections staff on energy efficiency. • Conduct targeted outreach that brings energy savings to low- and fixed-income households. o Designate space on city website to host low-income targeted materials. o Identifying potential partner organizations for outreach and share information materials. Municipal Energy Focus Area • Enhance perception of Rosemount as a sustainable city by promoting prior and current efforts to reduce energy use in city buildings and invest in renewable energy. o Publish news stories, case studies and talking points about actions taken by city and benefits of energy efficiency on city newsletters, social media posts, press releases, and website. o Coordinate presentation to City Council on energy efficiency benefits. • Pursue on-site installation of renewable energy generation on City buildings. o Evaluate city-owned buildings for on-site renewable eligibility. o Prioritize financing opportunities. o Coordinate presentation of recommendations to City Council and facilitate next steps based on Council direction. • Pursue energy efficiency opportunities in City buildings. o Identify buildings and fixtures that need to be replaced and create replacement scheduled based on City resources. o Identify and pursue energy efficiency opportunities in scheduled maintenance at ice arena. o Use return on investment tools to prioritize improvements. • Reduce energy use through efficient building operations. o Update city building operations manual and keep building benchmarking data up to date. o Design and deliver energy efficiency training for facilities staff. o Implement employee engagement campaign for City staff. Large Commercial/Industrial Focus Area • Identify and promote the top energy actions large energy users can take. o Host information materials on city website, and promote success stories and information sessions through city communication channels, including website and newsletter. 6 XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY Memorandum of Understanding Implementation Phase o Identify and coordinate with City leadership and staff currently engaged with business outreach activities. • Offer support to facility managers in making decisions to invest in energy efficiency. o Promote success stories on city website, social media, and newsletter. • Leverage economic development efforts to attract new businesses by promoting energy efficiency. o Distribute information materials to new businesses on website and in printed materials. o Maintain list of contacts for new businesses locating in Rosemount and share with respective utilities. o Coordinate training of economic development staff on energy efficiency talking points. • Promote energy efficiency in multifamily buildings. o Distribute information materials to rental property owners through city communication channels. o Engage Community Development staff in reaching out to multifamily building owners and tenants. Small/Medium Businesses Focus Area • Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to Rosemount small- and medium-size businesses through a targeted outreach campaign. o Host information materials on city website, and promote programs through city communication channels, including website and newsletter. o Provide input on campaign marketing materials, lunch and learn content and award program. o Identify budget for green award program. • Engage Trade Ally partners in promoting energy efficiency to Rosemount businesses. o Include resource information on website and printed materials. o Promote lunch and learn event(s) on city website and social media. • Host a Home and Business expo that includes promotion of energy efficiency. o Plan event and manage event logistics. o Recruit businesses to host booths at event. o Promote expo event on city website and social media. Project Management • Participate in the coordination and tracking of scheduled activities and events. • Participate in regular check-in calls and in-person meetings to monitor plan implementation progress. 7 XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY Memorandum of Understanding Implementation Phase • Provide Xcel Energy an opportunity to review marketing materials to assure accuracy when they incorporate the Xcel Energy logo or reference any of Xcel Energy’s products or services. • Share the collateral, plan document, supporting work documents and implementation results from the Energy Action Plan with the public. The experience, successes and lessons learned from this community will inform others looking at similar or expanded initiatives. All communications pertaining to this agreement shall be directed to Logan Martin, on behalf of the City of Rosemount and Tami Gunderzik, on behalf of Xcel Energy. Xcel Energy is excited about this opportunity to support the City of Rosemount in advancing their goals. The resources outlined above and provided through Partners in Energy are provided as a part of our commitment to the communities we serve and Xcel Energy’s support of energy efficiency and renewable energy as important resources to meet your future energy needs. For the City of Rosemount: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________ For Xcel Energy: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________________ An Energy Action Plan for Rosemount May 23, 2018 Acknowledgements Thanks to the following organizations and individuals for participating in developing this Energy Action Plan. Rosemount’s Energy Action Team City Staff · Logan Martin, City Administrator · Derick Anderson, Senior Engineer Technician · Dan Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director · Brian Erickson, Public Works Director Environment and Sustainability Task Force Members and Elected Officials · Bill Droste, Mayor · Wade Miller, Task Force Member · Mark Glende, Task Force Member · Katie Koch-Laveen, Task Force Member · Shaun Nelson, City Council Member Rosemount Residents · Bruno DiNella, Resident · Vanessa Demuth, Resident and Utility Commission Member Business Representatives · Pat Bergin, Dakota Aggregates/Cemstone · Alex Olin, Cemstone · James Dreher, Proto Labs · Don Sinnwell, Twin Cities Homes · Kevin Haney, Spectro Alloys · Kevin O’Rourke, Hawkins, Inc. · Munzurul Islam, Acctech, LLC Education Representatives · Mike Schwanke, Coordinator of Facilities, ISD 196 · Sara Roberts, UMORE Park, University of Minnesota · Scott Determan, Dakota County Technical College Organization Representatives · Avery Hildebrand, Conservation Minnesota Energy Utility Representatives · Elena Foshay, Partners in Energy Lead Facilitator · Jamie Johnson, Partners in Energy Facilitator · Tami Gunderzik, Partners in Energy Program Manager, Xcel Energy · Yvonne Pfeifer, Community Energy Efficiency Manager, Xcel Energy · Jake Sedlacek, Community Relations Manager, Xcel Energy · Tim Doherty, Business Account Executive, Dakota Electric · Jeff Larson, Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation · Jim Phillipo, Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Glossary of Terms Energy Action Plan: A written plan that includes an integrated approach to all aspects of energy management and efficiency. This includes both short- and long-term goals, strategies, and metrics to track performance. Goals: The results toward which efforts and actions are directed. There can be a number of objectives and goals outlined in order to successfully implement a plan. GreenStep Cities: Minnesota GreenStep Cities is a voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program managed by a public-private partnership to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals. More information is available at: greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/ kWh (kilowatt-hour): A unit of electricity consumption. MMBtu (million British thermal units): A unit of energy consumption that allows both electricity and natural gas consumption to be combined. Premise: A unique identifier for the location of electricity or natural gas service. In most cases it is a facility location. There can be multiple premises per building, and multiple premises per individual debtor. Recommissioning: An energy efficiency service focused on identifying ways that existing building systems can be tuned-up to run as efficiently as possible. STAR Communities: STAR communities is a rating system managed by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. It serves to elevate, improve, and certify sustainable communities. More information can be found at: www.starcommunities.org. Therm: A unit of natural gas consumption. Trade Ally: Trade Allies, or Business Trade Partners, are vendors and contractors who work with business and residential customers servicing, installing, and providing consulting services regarding the equipment associated with utility rebate programs. Their support for utility programs can range from providing equipment, assisting with rebate paperwork, to receiving rebates for equipment sold. Table of Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................................... i Community Energy Use ................................................................................................ i Our Vision .....................................................................................................................ii Community-Wide Goal ..................................................................................................ii Focus Area Goals ........................................................................................................ iii Impact .......................................................................................................................... iii Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1 Rosemount’s Commitment to Sustainability .................................................................... 2 Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy ................................................................................ 5 The Case for a Community Energy Action Plan .......................................................... 6 Plan Development Process ......................................................................................... 7 Baseline Community Energy Use .................................................................................... 9 Energy Data Overview ................................................................................................. 9 Baseline Energy Analysis .......................................................................................... 11 Current Energy Conservation ........................................................................................ 16 Renewable Energy ........................................................................................................ 18 Where Do We Want To Go? – Community’s Energy Vision, Goals, and Strategic Priorities ........................................................................................................................ 19 Our Energy Vision...................................................................................................... 19 Goals ......................................................................................................................... 19 Focus Areas .............................................................................................................. 19 Focus Area 1: Residential Energy Savings ................................................................... 21 Residential Energy Goals and Strategies .................................................................. 23 Impact ........................................................................................................................ 27 Focus Area 2: Municipal Energy ................................................................................... 28 Municipal Energy Goals and Strategies ..................................................................... 30 Impact ........................................................................................................................ 32 Focus Area 3: Large Energy Users ............................................................................... 34 Large Energy Users Goal and Strategies .................................................................. 36 Impact ........................................................................................................................ 38 Focus Area 4: Small and Medium-Size Businesses ...................................................... 40 Small- and Medium-size Business Goals and Strategies .......................................... 41 Impact ........................................................................................................................ 43 Impact of Energy Action Plan ........................................................................................ 45 Plan Implementation...................................................................................................... 47 Short-term Priority Actions ......................................................................................... 47 Roles and Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 48 Implementation Launch ............................................................................................. 50 How Will We Stay On Course .................................................................................... 50 Appendix 1: Planning Memorandum of Understanding ................................................. 51 Appendix 2: Community Background ............................................................................ 55 Appendix 3: Utility Data ................................................................................................. 60 Appendix 4: Work Plan and Timeline ........................................................................... 67 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN i Executive Summary Rosemount is projected to grow significantly in the coming decades, and is committed to ensuring that growth is sustainable. Over the past few years, Rosemount made initial progress toward this end through a variety of actions. This plan represents renewed goals and priorities that will help propel Rosemount toward a more sustainable and affordable energy future. It offers a clear direction, based in data-informed decisions made by members of the Rosemount community. Rosemount’s Energy Action Plan sets measurable targets that will reduce energy use and save on energy costs, and outlines action steps to achieve them. The Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) and City staff will lead implementation of this plan, with active engagement from residents, businesses and schools, as well as faith-based and community organizations. Working together, Rosemount will achieve environmental, social, and economic progress that will ultimately benefit future generations. Community Energy Use Rosemount is served by four utilities – Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric provide electricity, and Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and CenterPoint Energy provide natural gas service. While residences in Rosemount comprise the vast majority of premises, or locations of electricity or natural gas service, commercial and industrial customers consumed the majority (55 percent) of overall energy in 2016. Municipal facilities represent about 2 percent of the community’s total energy consumption. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN ii Our Vision Our vision is that Rosemount will continue to foster pride in the community by becoming a leader in sustainability and energy conservation. Residents and businesses will demonstrate widespread support for renewable energy generation, as well as new, smart efficiency technologies. Energy efficiency will help the City of Rosemount and its residents save money, and broad community participation will ensure that savings benefit all. As a result, energy costs are kept low, ensuring the community remains affordable in the long-term. Community-Wide Goal Rosemount’s overall energy goal, which addresses both electricity and natural gas use, is to reduce energy use by 5 percent by 2020, and 15 percent by 2030. To achieve this goal, Rosemount identified four key areas of focus: Residential energy, municipal energy, large energy users, and small- and medium-size businesses. In addition to the community-wide goal, specific goals and targets were set for each of these four areas. Over the next 18 months, Rosemount will take initial steps to achieve these goals with the support of Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. 41% 56% 3% Electric Consumption (2016) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal 65% 33% 2% Natural Gas Consumption (2016) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN iii Focus Area Goals Impact Rosemount spent an estimated $28.7 million on energy across all sectors in 2016. Achieving all of the community’s energy goals will save Rosemount residents and businesses more than $1 million over the next three years. It will also reduce the community’s annual carbon footprint by more than 19,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e), approximately equivalent to the carbon emitted from 4,100 passenger vehicles in one year.1 In addition, achieving Rosemount’s energy goals will form new and lasting partnerships to support action. Outreach and events will raise awareness about energy and cost saving opportunities. This will result in long-term, active participation from a broad array of community members. 1 US Environmental Protection Agency (March 13, 2018). Greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator Residential Energy Municipal Energy Large Energy Users Small and Medium-size Business Goal: ·Increase residential program participation 5% in year 1, and 10% in year 2 of implementation Goals: ·Reduce City energy use 10% by 2020 ·Generate 75% of the City’s energy with renewables Goal: ·85% of the top 20% of energy users participate in energy conservation by 2020 Goals: ·Reduce small- and medium-size business electricity use by 2% per year ·25 small- and medium-size businesses participate in natural gas conservation programs ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 1 Introduction Rosemount is projected to grow significantly in the coming decades (Figure 1). This Energy Action Plan represents the community’s commitment to ensure growth is sustainable. Rosemount made initial progress toward this end over the past few years, including adopting an alternative energy ordinance and establishing an Environment and Sustainability Task Force. Now is the time for residents, businesses, and the municipal government to take the next leap forward in achieving progress that will sustain economic growth, protect the environment, and benefit future generations. Rosemount’s Energy Action Plan identifies many cost-effective opportunities to improve energy sustainability in Rosemount. New developments can integrate energy efficiency and sustainability into building construction. Current residents can invest in their homes, reducing energy use and saving money on energy costs. Businesses can take action to help achieve energy goals while improving their bottom line. The City can set the standard for prioritizing energy efficiency and renewable energy by making investments in its own facilities. Working together, residents, businesses, schools, faith communities, elected officials, and the City can help build the community’s reputation as an energy leader. This will help attract new residents and businesses to the community who are interested in being part of a better vision for the future. This plan offers a clear direction, based in data- informed decisions made by members of the Rosemount community. It sets forth measurable 2 Metropolitan Council (July 8, 2015). Council Forecasts. Retrieved from https://metrocouncil.org/forecasts Figure 1: Projected population and employment growth for city of Rosemount2 Rosemount’s Steeple Center - 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 2010 2020 2030 2040 Population Employment ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 2 targets and outlines action steps to achieve them. The goals and strategies laid out in this plan are achievable and represent an important next step toward a vision of Rosemount’s energy future. They seek to take advantage of available programs and resources offered by the four utilities serving Rosemount, and link residents and businesses to opportunities that will save them money on their utility bills. The plan makes recommendations for different types of energy improvements, with the understanding that all recommended improvements are examined and assessed for a positive return on investment. After the first year of implementation, progress toward goals will be evaluated to determine whether to stay the course or take even more ambitious steps toward a sustainable energy future. Rosemount’s Commitment to Sustainability Rosemount has already taken several steps that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, with early actions largely driven by rapid growth and development. A timeline summarizing these actions can be found in Figure 2. The City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes several priorities aimed at ensuring the environment and natural resources are protected, and that growth takes place in a way that can support the current needs of residents and the needs of future generations. Rosemount has been part of GreenStep Cities, a statewide voluntary challenge, assistance and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality-of-life goals, since December of 2011, and is currently at Step 2. The city also joined more than 1,000 mayors in signing the US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection agreement in 2011. The community’s first Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan was published in 2014, with support from the Resilient Communities Project and the University of Minnesota. The plan identified reducing electricity use as the best way for Rosemount to reduce emissions, and called out the unique opportunity presented by pursuing sustainable growth in future years. Rosemount was an early participant in STAR Communities, a rating system sponsored by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to help communities set sustainability goals and measure progress toward those goals. Rosemount was the first city in Minnesota and the smallest city in the country to obtain a star rating. Rosemount achieved 3-star status in 2015, as a result of a combination of actions in each of the eight evaluation areas. The community scored high in two of these eight areas: health and safety, and the built environment. However, many opportunities remain to take action and deepen impact in the area of climate and energy. In March of 2014, Rosemount adopted an Alternative Energy Ordinance to expand opportunities for renewable energy development. The intention behind this zoning ordinance is to clarify rules around renewable energy installations and make the permitting process easier. Rosemount is home to a five megawatt community solar garden, as well as the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery combined heat and power plant, which will be completed in October 2018. The City covers 60 percent of ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 3 municipal electricity use through community solar subscriptions, and has researched the possibility of putting rooftop solar on its community center. The greatest opportunity for Rosemount to pursue sustainability is in the development of UMore Park, a 5,000-acre property owned by the University of Minnesota. When fully developed, UMore Park will be home to an estimated 20,000-30,000 residents and businesses. A public engagement process established goals and principles for sustainable development of the site, with an emphasis on quality of life, equity and employment, sustainable food and water sources, net zero construction, and sustainable transportation options. Development will occur in phases over the next several decades, with the first phase completed over the next few years. In addition to UMore Park, other new developments are being built with sustainability features. As an example, Dunmore, a 90-home development currently under construction, will include electric vehicle-ready hookups in all homes, and half of homes will have their water heaters and air conditioners metered to take advantage of rates that encourage energy conservation. The Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) was formed in 2016 to advance issues of sustainability in the community. The purpose of the task force is to advise City Council on sustainability issues, and ensure the city is making progress on goals and actions related to its various commitments. The task force charter was recently extended another two years, with supporting implementation of this plan as one of the key components of their work. The City also received an Environmental Assistance grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to incorporate resiliency concepts into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 4 Figure 2: Community sustainability initiatives Rosemount Sustainability Initiatives December 2011 – Joined GreenStep Cities · Achieved Step 2 status through a variety of actions taken, including: o Land use planning o Efforts to support sustainable growth o Increasing access to a variety of transportation options o Environmental management, including urban forests/parks and water o Supporting local food production December 2011 – Signed US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement · Included a commitment to meet or exceed a target of 7 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 2012 March 2012 – Completed UMore Park Aspirational Goals and Action Plan for Sustainability · Public engagement process that established principles and goals for sustainable development of UMore Park January 2014 – Joined STAR Communities Network · Achieved 3-star status in March of 2015 o Score of 75.4/100 for Health & Safety, with high marks for community health and health system, safe communities, and emergency prevention and response o Score of 62.9/100 for Built Environment, with high marks for community water systems, public spaces, and transportation choices o Score of 46.4/100 for Education, Arts, & Community, with high marks for community cohesion o Score of 37.5/100 for Climate & Energy, with high marks for greenhouse gas mitigation and opportunities to improve building energy efficiency and renewable energy supply March 2014 – Adopted Alternative Energy Ordinance · Expands opportunities for renewable energy development · Eases permitting process 2016 – Formed the Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force · Citizen group tasked with advising City Council on sustainability issues 2017 – Subscribed to Community Solar · City commits to covering 60 percent of its electricity use with solar energy 2017 – Incorporating Resiliency Concepts into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan · City is currently incorporating sustainable and resilient opportunities into the 2040 Comprehensive Plan ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 5 Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Xcel Energy is one of four energy utilities providing natural gas or electricity services to the City of Rosemount. In the summer of 2014, Xcel Energy launched Partners in Energy to support communities like Rosemount in developing and implementing energy action plans that supplement existing sustainability plans, strategies and tools. The Partners in Energy process for success is diagrammed in Figure 3. The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning workshops held in the community with a planning team committed to representing local energy priorities and implementing plan strategies. Partners in Energy will continue to work with Rosemount to coordinate initial implementation of the plan over the next 18 months. Partners in Energy and the City of Rosemount will develop a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the specific support Xcel Energy will provide, including the resources as diagrammed in Figure 4, to help Rosemount deploy its strategies and achieve its goals. Figure 3: Partners in Energy process for success Figure 4: Resources from Xcel Energy for implementation Project Management Communication Assistance and Resources Tracking and Measurement Celebration and Recognition of Successes ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 6 The Case for a Community Energy Action Plan Sustainability is a priority for Rosemount. In a 2014 survey of residents, energy conservation was the second highest sustainability priority identified, after protecting and preserving environmental quality. Previous efforts have made great strides in the areas of land use and water protection, as well as initial progress in reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions from City buildings. The next big opportunity for Rosemount is to focus on reducing energy use in the built environment, while continuing to support the development of renewable energy resources. A 2016 resident survey at a community event listed energy efficiency as the second highest priority after water conservation among environmental initiatives for REST to focus on. In pursuing engagement with Partners in Energy, REST saw an opportunity to advance sustainability by identifying creative ways to engage residents and businesses in improving their community. As stated in their Partners in Energy application, REST was interested in practical ways to increase energy efficiency, “…starting with the simplest and easiest items first [and] then moving on to improve energy efficiency in City-owned buildings … new construction, and businesses.” The Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force wanted to help residents overcome obstacles to taking action, and is committed to playing a leadership role in plan implementation. Rosemount’s Partners in Energy Application, First Page ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 7 Plan Development Process To develop Rosemount’s energy action plan, REST recruited a diverse group of business representatives, residents, City staff, school district representatives, and representatives of other organizations and institutions in the community, as well as representatives of utilities serving the community. See the Acknowledgements section at the beginning of this document for a complete list of participants. This Energy Action Team met over the course of six months to review community energy use data, set priorities and goals, and develop strategies to meet those goals. A summary of the workshops can be found in Figure 5. Between workshops, a core team of City staff and task force members met regularly, and Energy Action Team members completed surveys to provide additional input on goals and strategies. Rosemount’s Energy Action Team ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 8 Figure 5: Overview of plan development process Planning Workshop Summary Workshop 1 October 30, 2017 · Team introductions and Partners in Energy process overview · Reviewed baseline energy data including past city and community energy initiatives. · Discussed community energy vision and priorities. Workshop 2 December 6, 2017 · Prioritized focus areas that emerged from workshop 1 and the pre-workshop 2 survey. · Introduced the group to the goal setting process and sample community goals. · Provided an overview of available utility programs and incentives. · Set initial goals for each focus area and begin brainstorming strategies. Workshop 3 January 8, 2018 · Identified available communication channels available in Rosemount. · Reviewed examples of strategies implemented in other Partners in Energy communities. · Broke into focus area groups and continued discussing goals and strategies. Workshop 4 February 12, 2018 · Established parameters for community-wide energy goal. · Completed an impact and feasibility assessment for proposed focus area strategies. · Discussed implementation resource requirements. Workshop 5 March 19, 2017 · Finalized goals and strategies, and highlighted implementers and timelines for each focus area strategy. · Assessed necessary resources for implementation of plan strategies. · Completed a SWOT (strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats) analysis of the Energy Action Plan. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 9 Baseline Community Energy Use Energy Data Overview An integral part of the energy planning workshops was energy and program participation data provided by Xcel Energy, combined with data from other utilities that serve the community. These data enabled the Energy Action Team to decide where to focus Rosemount’s energy efforts and allowed the team to forecast the impact of proposed energy goals. Energy Utility Service Territories Rosemount is served by four utilities – Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric provide electricity, and Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and CenterPoint Energy provide natural gas service. Figure 6 below outlines the electric utility service territories in Rosemount. Dakota Electric serves the northwestern and southeastern parts of Rosemount, while Xcel Energy provides electric service to the central parts of the city as well as to the northeastern corner. Figure 6: Rosemount electric service territory map3 The map shown in Figure 7 below outlines the distribution of Xcel Energy natural gas premises by census tract in Rosemount. As can be seen on the map, the sections of the city where most of the residents and businesses are concentrated are served by other utilities - primarily Minnesota Energy Resources. CenterPoint Energy serves a small 3 Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (January 2018). Electric Utility Service Areas. Retrieved from http://minnesota.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=95ae13000e0b4d53a793423df1176 514 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 10 segment of residential premises in the southwest corner of the city. The majority of new development in the community will likely be in areas where natural gas service is provided by Xcel Energy. This includes UMore Park, which is located in the southern section of the city. Figure 7: Concentration of Xcel Energy natural gas premises by census tract Energy Data Sources Energy data specific to Rosemount and documented in this plan comes from all four utilities serving the community. Xcel Energy data includes both residential and commercial energy use and program participation covering three years (2014-2016). Dakota Electric data includes both residential and commercial electric energy use for three years (2014-2016) and conservation program participation for two years (2015- 2016). Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation (MERC) covers residential and commercial natural gas use for 2016, and conservation program participation and savings for two years (2015-2016). CenterPoint Energy data covers residential energy use for three years (2014-2016) and residential program participation and savings for ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 11 two years (2015-2016). Commercial energy use for CenterPoint Energy customers, as well as program participation and savings, could not be reported due to 15x15 data privacy rules.4 In addition to the commercial premise removed from CenterPoint Energy data, one commercial electric premise and six residential gas premises were removed from Xcel Energy baseline data as a result of violating the 15x15 rule. Baseline Energy Analysis This section summarizes community-wide energy use, conservation program participation, and historic energy savings. It establishes a baseline against which progress toward goals will be compared in the future. Detailed data tables summarizing information received from all four utilities are included in Appendix 3. Energy Utility Premises There are a total of 9,475 electric premises and 8,270 natural gas premises in Rosemount. The vast majority of both electric (91 percent) and natural gas (97 percent) premises are residential, as depicted in Figure 8. 4 The electricity data in this plan complies with Xcel Energy’s 15 x15 privacy rules, which require all data summary statistics to contain at least 15 entities, with no single entity responsible for more than 15 percent of the total. Following these rules, if an entity is responsible for more than 15 percent of the total for that data set, they are removed from the summary. A premise is a unique identifier for the location of electricity or natural gas service. In most cases it is a facility or building location. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 12 Figure 8: Distribution of premises (2016)5 A breakdown of type and number of premises provided with each service (electric only, gas only, or electric and gas combined), and which utility those premises are served by, is shown in Figure 9 below. Xcel Energy serves 64 percent of residential electric premises, and most of the commercial electric premises in the community. The remaining residential and commercial electric premises are served by Dakota Electric. Minnesota Energy Resources serves 90 percent of residential natural gas premises, and all but one of the commercial natural gas premises in the community. CenterPoint Energy serves 15 residential premises and only one commercial premise in the community. 5 Includes data from Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric, Minnesota Energy Resources, and CenterPoint Energy 91% 8% 1% Distribution of Electric Premises (2016) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal 97% 3% 0.1% Distribution of Natural Gas Premises (2016) Residential Commercial and Industrial Municipal ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 13 Figure 9: Premises served by Rosemount utilities (2016) Premises Xcel Energy Minnesota Energy Resources Corp (MERC) Dakota Electric CenterPoint Energy Residential Electric Only 5,190 n/a 3,081 n/a Residential Gas Only 400 7,473 n/a 15 Residential Electric + Gas 382 n/a n/a n/a Commercial Electric Only 7046 n/a 155 n/a Commercial Gas Only n/a 284 n/a 1 Commercial Electric + Gas n/a n/a n/a n/a Multifamily buildings can be represented as either residential or commercial premises, or a combination of both, depending on how they are metered. If units are individually metered, those units would be counted as residential premises. If buildings have a common meter, or a separate meter for common areas, that would be counted as a commercial premise. For example, a 20-unit building that is metered individually for electric service, but has one common meter for natural gas service would count as 20 residential electric premises and one commercial natural gas premise. Energy Consumption While residences comprise the vast majority of premises in Rosemount, they consumed just 45 percent of overall energy in 2016. Broken down by fuel source, residential customers consumed 41 percent of electricity, and 65 percent of natural gas in 2016, and commercial and industrial customers consumed 56 percent of electricity and 33 percent of natural gas (Figure 10 and Figure 11). Municipal facilities represent about 2 percent of the community’s total energy consumption. Combined, Rosemount spent an estimated $28.7 million on energy in 2016. 6 Includes premises with zero kWh use in 2016 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 14 Figure 10: Rosemount electricity consumption (2016)7 Figure 11: Rosemount natural gas consumption (2016)8 Rosemount homes used 9,723 kWh and 811 therms per premise in 2016, on average, and spent an estimated combined cost of $1,568 per year, or $130 per month, on energy. While not the highest average energy user in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, Rosemount’s per household daily energy use is above that of many other suburban 7 Includes data from Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric 8 Includes data from Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and CenterPoint Energy Residential 41% Commercial and Industrial 56% Municipal 3% Electric Consumption (2016) 203,882,837 Total 2016 Electric (kWh) Residential 65% Commercial and Industrial 33% Municipal 2% Natural Gas Consumption (2016) 10,357,878 Total 2016 Gas (therms) ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 15 communities (Figure 12). Figure 13 shows where the highest residential energy users are concentrated. Figure 12: Comparison of average residential energy use9 9 Regional Indicators Initiative (2013).Retrieved from https://www.regionalindicatorsmn.com/ ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 16 Figure 13: Average residential electricity use per premise (2016)10 Current Energy Conservation Rosemount residents and businesses have taken some important first steps in reducing energy use. In 2016, one in eight residential premises participated in at least one conservation program through Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, or Dakota Electric. As a result, Rosemount residents saved 212,162 kWh and 99,175 therms, representing 1.1 percent of total residential energy use. Figure 14 summarizes residential conservation program participation across the past three years. Prescriptive rebates for appliances such as refrigerators, water heaters, washing machines and clothes dryers, and heating and cooling equipment, represented the greatest level of participation. There have also been consistently high levels of participation in programs to support energy efficiency in new home construction, showing that the majority of new homes are energy efficient. 10 Xcel Energy data only ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 17 Figure 14: Residential conservation program participation, 2014-201611 The overall rate of commercial program participation has been slightly higher than that of the residential sector over the past three years. In 2016, 7 percent of commercial and industrial electric premises in Rosemount participated in conservation programs, saving an estimated 4.3 million kWh. At the same time, 30 percent of commercial and industrial natural gas premises participated in conservation programs, saving a total of 3,710 therms. Across all utilities, commercial and industrial customers took over 140 energy saving actions in 2016, saving about 2 percent of total energy use for that sector. Figure 15 shows program participation over the past three years for all commercial and industrial customers. Lighting is the most common upgrade across the board, followed by HVAC system upgrades. Participation is concentrated among the largest energy users – of Xcel Energy commercial electric customers, 38 percent have participated in at least one conservation program over the past three years. 11 Includes data from Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and Dakota Electric 23 189 3 26 46 50 1 10 313 9 137 16 34 62 54 3 413 19 184 18 21 82 55 5 442 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Number of Participants2014 2015 2016 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 18 Figure 15: Commercial and industrial conservation program participation, 2014-201612 Programs serving multifamily buildings may fall under the residential or commercial category, depending on the utility and the specifics of the program. Figure 15 reflects participation Minnesota Energy Resources’ multifamily program, with each individual unit counted separately. This means that the program likely served all units in one or two large multifamily buildings or complexes in a given year. Renewable Energy Rosemount has taken some initial strides to support renewable energy. The City of Rosemount recently made a commitment to cover 60 percent of its electricity use with renewable energy through subscriptions to community solar gardens. This represents approximately 2,900,000 kWh each year. A total of 191 Rosemount residents and two businesses subscribed to renewable energy through Xcel Energy’s Windsource® program in 2016, a slight increase over the previous two years. Of these, 15 elected to cover 100 percent of their annual electricity use with wind energy. Forty-four residents and two businesses are currently subscribed to Dakota Electric’s Wellspring Renewable Energy® program. Total subscriptions through these two programs represent about 0.3 12 Includes data from Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and Dakota Electric 3 1 2 8 41 1 16 1 19 7 2 162 3 1 4 3 16 1 35 24 1 50 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Number of Participants2014 2015 2016 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 19 percent of total community electricity use. Additionally, according to City permit data there are five rooftop solar installations in the community.13 Where Do We Want To Go? – Community’s Energy Vision, Goals, and Strategic Priorities In the first planning workshop, the Energy Action Team worked together to develop a shared vision for Rosemount’s energy future. This vision represents the priorities of the team and the community throughout the energy planning process. Our Energy Vision Goals Rosemount set a goal to reduce energy use, with benchmarks to measure progress in the short- and long-term. · Rosemount’s community-wide goal is to reduce energy use by 5 percent by 2020, and 15 percent by 2030. Hitting this goal would save Rosemount residents and businesses more than $1 million in energy costs over the next three years. It would also reduce the community’s annual carbon footprint by more than 19,000 MTCO2e, approximately equivalent to the carbon emitted from 4,100 passenger vehicles in one year.14 In addition, achieving Rosemount’s energy goal will require active participation from residents and businesses, inspiring long-term and active engagement in the community. Focus Areas After analyzing baseline energy use and program participation information, four priority focus areas were identified for the short-term, to be addressed over the next three years. 13 Rosemount City permit data, 2012-2016 14 US Environmental Protection Agency (March 13, 2018). Greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator Rosemount will continue to foster pride in the community by becoming a leader in sustainability and energy conservation. Residents and businesses will demonstrate widespread support for renewable energy generation, as well as new, smart efficiency technologies. Energy efficiency will help the City of Rosemount and its residents save money, and broad community participation will ensure that savings benefit all. As a result, energy costs are kept low, ensuring the community remains affordable in the long-term. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 20 Focus Area 1: Residential Energy Savings · Includes single-family homes, townhomes, and mobile homes as well as multifamily buildings with between two and four units. Also includes new construction and home renovation, and outreach targeting low-income residents. Focus Area 2: Municipal Energy · Includes all City buildings and other facilities such as parks, picnic shelters, and parking lots. Focus Area 3: Large Energy Users · Represents the top 20 percent of energy users, which includes commercial and industrial businesses, schools, places of worship, and multifamily buildings with five or more units. Focus Area 4: Small and Medium Businesses · Represents all other businesses in the community, which includes offices, restaurants, retail establishments, and light industrial. The following sections outline why these focus areas represent the best opportunities to reduce Rosemount’s community energy use. Woven throughout are examples from the community of entities finding concrete benefit in energy conservation. These stories demonstrate a key component that is integrated into all four focus areas — educating residents and businesses on the benefits and importance of energy efficiency to help build widespread support and motivation to act. The group discussed renewable energy as an important component to building a sustainable community that should be discussed as part of outreach and engagement activities. However, aside from a municipal goal around support of renewable energy generation, the plan does not currently include other goals and targets related to renewable energy adoption. It was agreed that energy efficiency was a higher short- term priority, and that renewable energy would be addressed in years 3-5 of implementation and beyond. Entering into the planning process, the decision was made by the Energy Action Team to exclude the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery from focus area goal and strategy development. This is based on the assumption that the refinery has its own energy management strategies and generation capacity, and operates on a scale very different from other entities in the community. As a result, the Energy Action Team preferred to focus efforts resulting from this plan on bringing energy conservation benefits to the rest of the community. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 21 Focus Area 1: Residential Energy Savings Residential energy savings is a key priority for Rosemount, not only for the opportunity to reduce energy bills, but also as a way to promote broad community engagement. Within the residential sector, there are both homeowners and renters living in a variety of housing types. Utilities serving Rosemount offer various programs and incentives to help residents save money on energy bills while also contributing to the community’s energy reduction goals. Most residents – 87 percent – own their homes.15 Homeowners are a key target audience because they are most likely to invest in property improvements that will save money and improve the value of their home. More than half of existing homes in Rosemount are close to 30 years old or older, and likely have many opportunities to improve efficiency (Figure 16). Figure 16: Housing units by year built, Rosemount, 201616 Housing Year Built % of Units 2014 or later 0.5% 2010-2013 3.9% 2000-2009 37.4% 1980-1999 39.6% 1960-1979 14.3% 1940-1959 3.1% 1939 or earlier 1.3% Residential New Construction and Renovation To provide a closer snapshot of housing construction and renovation in Rosemount, Figure 17 shows the number of residential permits issued each year between 2012 and 2016. As Rosemount grows, annual new construction permits maintain a steady pace, with a slight increase in 2016. The number of new construction permits issued aligns with the count of participants in utility new construction rebate programs. This means that energy efficiency is a key feature of new homes being built in the community. At the same time, the large and growing number of permits issued for existing homes completing renovation projects indicates a key opportunity to integrate energy efficiency as homeowners plan kitchen or bathroom remodels, furnace replacements, additions, or other large home improvement projects. This tells us that, while continuing to ensure that new homes built in Rosemount are efficient, a higher priority in the short-term is to address efficiency in existing, and particularly older, homes. 15 American Community Survey, 2016. 16 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2011-2015 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 22 Figure 17: Residential new construction and renovation permits issued by the City of Rosemount, 2012-2016.17 Low-Income Households Ensuring that the cost of living remains affordable for low- and fixed-income households is a top priority for Rosemount. While poverty rates in the community are less than half of the statewide average, an estimated 13 percent, or just over 1,000 households, earn less than 50 percent of the state median income, which is the threshold for energy assistance eligibility.18 Many of these households are seniors living on fixed incomes– and saving money on energy costs would offer them an important benefit. Utilities offer free energy efficiency services to income-qualified homes, and the strategies laid out in this plan seek to maximize the number of eligible households taking advantage of this resource. Figure 18 shows where low-income households are concentrated in Rosemount. The darkest segment includes a mobile home community where REST will focus outreach efforts in the first year of plan implementation. 17 City of Rosemount permit data, 2017 18 American Community Survey, 2016. 72 96 89 99 118 627 604 836 725 771 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Number of PermitsNew Construction Renovation ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 23 Figure 18: Concentration of low-income homes in Rosemount, 2015 Residential Energy Goals and Strategies With a focus on increasing the number of households taking advantage of available utility conservation programs and resources, Rosemount set the following goal for reducing energy use in the residential sector: · Increase residential program participation 5 percent in year 1, and 10 percent in year 2 of implementation. To achieve this goal, the Energy Action Team set several targets for increasing current levels of participation in available utility programs and incentives (Figure 19). Particular emphasis will be placed on home energy audits as an entry point and key first step in identifying cost-effective opportunities to reduce energy use. Energy audit services normally include follow-up support to assist customers in completing recommended improvements. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 24 Figure 19: Residential program participation targets during first two years of implementation19 Program Baseline 2018 2019 Overall Participation 823 41 additional 82 additional Home Energy Audits 19 55 60 Refrigerator Recycling 21 45 45 Low-income Weatherization 15 28 30 Prescriptive Rebates 584 561 595 New Construction 184 175 175 Residential Energy Strategies The following strategies and actions outline how Rosemount will achieve its residential energy savings goal. The timeline for implementing the actions listed, including priority actions for the first year of implementation, can be found in Appendix 4. Focus Area: Residential Energy Savings Strategy 1: Create a centralized, quick-reference guide for residents interested in saving energy Actions: · Create a page on the City website where residents can access the Energy Action Plan and quick-reference guide. · Work with utilities to summarize and provide links to information about available programs and rebates, as well as maps that outline utility territories. · Simplify options, focusing on a few key opportunities like energy audits and refrigerator recycling. · Design a format that is easy to understand and facilitates action. · Delegate responsibility for keeping the guide updated. 19 Targets are based on generalized groupings of similar programs offered by the utilities serving Rosemount. Specific program names, eligibility requirements, and rebate or incentive offerings vary by utility. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 25 Focus Area: Residential Energy Savings Strategy 2: Design and implement an outreach campaign to educate residents about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. Actions: · Survey residents about energy knowledge and communication channels to help inform campaign design. · Utilize available channels to raise awareness and motivate residents to act, including: · Social media · City newsletter · Newspaper · Water bill inserts · Tabling at community events · Partner with Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to distribute information to their members · Highlight residents who have taken action to reduce energy use or adopt renewable energy through news articles, testimonials, case studies, and letters to the editor. · Conduct outreach through local civic groups--including places of worship and school groups--to engage residents in energy efficiency. · Create an award program to recognize residents who have taken action to reduce energy use. Leverage award winner stories to inspire more participation. Strategy 3: Promote energy efficiency in residential new construction and renovations. Actions: · Host CEU-eligible training for realtors in the area to help them interpret energy audit results and convey the value of energy efficiency to prospective homebuyers. · Provide information about residential energy efficiency programs and rebates at City permit desk, targeting home renovations. · Develop informational materials that include case studies to maximize energy efficiency at key moments of opportunity, such as when a furnace or water heater needs to be replaced. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 26 Focus Area: Residential Energy Savings Strategy 4: Conduct targeted outreach that brings energy savings to low- and fixed-income households Actions: · Create simplified informational materials summarizing low-income utility programs available through all four utilities serving Rosemount. · Partner with local organizations serving low-income residents and those living on a fixed income to promote income qualified energy and weatherization assistance. · Conduct door-to-door outreach in areas where low-income residents are concentrated. · Ensure informational materials are available in languages other than English. Outreach Targets Outreach efforts will target all residents, particularly families with children, low- and fixed-income households, homeowners planning renovation projects, and those with social connections that can help spread the message. As Rosemount is closely connected to neighboring cities, outreach will likely benefit those in surrounding communities as well. Outreach will seek to enhance benefits and overcome barriers to taking energy action, maximizing awareness about available programs and rebates, and seeking to make participation as convenient as possible. Measuring Success Success in this focus area will be measured using the following metrics: · Participation in utility conservation programs · Energy savings resulting from program participation · Number of residents engaged through taking an energy survey or signing up for more information during outreach events · Number of low-income homes reached during outreach · Partnerships built with organizations in the community Primary Partners The Rosemount Energy and Sustainability Task Force, with support from Partners in Energy, will play a key role in leading the strategies and actions outlined above. To reach their targets, they will depend on additional support from the following organizations and entities: · Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver, Dakota Counties · Rosemount Family Resource Center · Rosemount Parks and Recreation · Rosemount School District (ISD 196) · School green teams ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 27 Impact To calculate impact, it was assumed that the population would grow an average of two percent per year, which is a moderate estimate based on projections provided by the Metropolitan Council and included in the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.20 Achieving the residential participation goal will reduce energy use by 13 percent below where the community would have been by 2030, based on this two percent population growth scenario (Figure 20). If targets are achieved, Rosemount will save 243,000 kWh and 109,000 therms in the first year of implementation, and participating households will save an estimated average of $120 per year on their energy bills.21 Figure 20: Projected residential energy savings22 20 More information about Rosemount’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan can be found at https://ci.rosemount.mn.us/643/Comprehensive-Plan-Update 21 Energy cost savings estimates for all focus areas were calculated by multiplying projected kWh and therm savings time average rates per kWh and therm taken from Xcel Energy filed rates. Actual cost savings for each participating customer will vary. Savings calculations do not take into account projected increases in energy costs, which would result in higher cost savings for participants in future years. 22 Energy impacts are quantified in MMBtu (million British thermal units): A unit of energy consumption that allows both electricity and natural gas consumption to be combined. - 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 201620182020202220242026202820302032203420362038204020422044204620482050MMBtu(thousands)2016 Energy use Energy use (2% growth) Energy Use After Savings (2% Growth) ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 28 Focus Area 2: Municipal Energy While City buildings and facilities only consume two percent of the community’s total energy use, they represent an important opportunity to demonstrate leadership and serve as an example for both residents and businesses. Cost-effective investments made in reducing energy use and increasing renewable energy generation will raise the bar for others in the community, providing concrete and public examples of the value of energy conservation. Additionally, taking action to reduce energy use and increase renewable energy generation will advance Rosemount’s standing in both GreenStep Cities and STAR Communities, earning both state and national recognition for its efforts. Municipal Energy Use The City of Rosemount owns 44 electric premises and 11 natural gas premises. City facilities consumed a total of 4,956,500 kWh and 190,814 therms in 2016. Only 21 percent of municipal premises are buildings, but these represent 87 percent of total municipal energy use (Figure 21). The remaining premises are related to water storage and distribution, as well as lighting at parks and outdoor recreation facilities. Much can be done to make City buildings more efficient, and investing in efficiency will save on costs and demonstrate good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Figure 21: Rosemount municipal premises by type Municipal Energy Opportunities The Rosemount Community Center and Ice Arena is- the highest energy user among municipal facilities (Figure 22 and Figure 23). It also represents the greatest opportunity for conservation. In addition to other municipal facilities and parking lots, the City plans to replace existing lighting at the Community Center and Ice Arena with LEDs and install occupancy sensors in areas where they make sense. There are also plans to install a low-emissivity ceiling in the ice arena that will help reduce heating and cooling costs, Wells 21% Sanitary/Storm Lift Stations 36%Water Towers 11% Park Shelters 11% Buildings 21% ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 29 and the Parks and Recreation Department is researching options for replacing the current chiller needed to make ice with a system that is more efficient. Figure 22: Rosemount municipal facilities electricity use, 201623 Figure 23: Rosemount municipal facilities natural gas use, 201624 23 Data from Xcel Energy 24 Data from Minnesota Energy Resources 2,639,800 460,040 1,218,673 155,760 191,440 103,483 187,304 - 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 Community Center and Ice Arena City Hall Wells (6 of 9) Senior Center Fire Stations 1&2 Public Works Buildings Remaining Municipal PremiseskWh 112,492 30,453 765 12,030 17,445 15,855 1,774 - 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 Community Center and Ice Arena City Hall Wells (6 of 9) Senior Center Fire Stations 1&2 Public Works Buildings Remaining Municipal PremisesTherms ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 30 There are also opportunities to reduce energy use through improved building operations. By reviewing current practices and updating building operation standards, as well as providing training to facility managers involved in implementing changes, the City can capture additional energy and cost savings through behavior change. Additionally, City Hall, the two fire stations, and other buildings would benefit from energy assessments to identify and prioritize opportunities to reduce energy use. In addition to reducing energy use, the City wants to show leadership in adoption of renewable energy generation. As stated earlier, the City currently subscribes to community solar at an amount equivalent to 60 percent of its electricity use. The City wants to expand its use of renewable energy in a way that saves on energy costs or is cost-neutral, and seeks to install an on-site system that can be seen and potentially influence others to do the same. Municipal Energy Goals and Strategies To demonstrate energy leadership and motivate others in the community to take action, Rosemount set the following municipal goals: · Reduce City energy use 10 percent by 2020. · Generate 75 percent of the city’s energy with renewable energy. To achieve these goals, the City laid out the following targets for the next three years: · All buildings and park shelters are upgraded to LEDs (12 facilities total) · Community center completed recommissioning · City Hall and two fire stations complete Xcel Energy Turn Key Services assessment · Ice Arena completed custom efficiency rebate for low-E ceiling and new refrigerant · Natural gas efficiency upgrades that result in eight prescriptive rebates received · Subscription through Xcel Energy’s Windsource® program or on-site generation equivalent to 679,241 kWh The following strategies and actions will help the City achieve its energy goals. Recognizing that buy-in of elected officials and City leaders is critical in engaging them as key partners is woven into the strategies listed below. Broad engagement of City staff from all departments is also important, and will require some initial outreach during the first phase of plan implementation. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 31 Focus Area: Municipal Energy Strategy 1: Enhance perception of Rosemount as a sustainable city by promoting prior and current efforts to reduce energy use in city buildings and invest in renewable energy. Actions: · Draft and publish news articles highlighting City leadership in energy efficiency. · Highlight actions taken on the City website. · Educate City Council on actions taken and benefits of efficiency and renewables so they can become champions in the community. Strategy 2: Pursue on-site installation of renewable energy generation on City buildings. Actions: · Develop technical specifications for renewable energy projects on City buildings. · Consult with other locations of similar size that have successfully installed on-site solar. · Research and prioritize financing options. · Develop a proposal to present to City Council. Strategy 3: Pursue energy efficiency opportunities in City buildings. Actions: · Develop tools/resources to clearly define return on investment of efficiency actions. · Replace all lights in City facilities with LED lights and install motion sensors wherever possible. · Evaluate City lighting, including parking lights, and building lights for smart control opportunities. · Continue to maximize energy efficiency in scheduled projects at the municipal ice arena, including installing a low-e ceiling and efficient refrigeration system. Strategy 4: Reduce energy use through efficient building operations. Actions: · Update City buildings operations manual, incorporating all opportunities to improve efficiency. · Keep building benchmarking data up to date. · Train facilities staff on efficient building operations. · Implement an employee engagement campaign to engage all City staff in energy efficient behaviors. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 32 Measuring Success Success in this focus area will be measured using the following metrics: · Number of efficiency upgrades made to City facilities. · Number of energy assessments completed. · Energy savings resulting from efficiency upgrades and changes in building operations. · Level of commitment and buy-in from City leadership and elected officials. · Number of employees who participate in training and engagement opportunities. All efficiency improvement opportunities will be evaluated for return on investment, and priority will be placed on cost-effectiveness when determining which opportunities to pursue. Impact Achieving the municipal energy conservation goal to reduce energy use 10 percent by 2020 will save the City an estimated $70,000 in energy costs (Figure 24). If targets are achieved, Rosemount will save 281,000 kWh and 2,600 therms in the first year of implementation. Additionally, achieving the renewable energy goal means an additional 679,241 kWh of electricity generated by renewable resources each year, which would reduce the City’s 2018 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 9 percent. Figure 24: Projected reduction in municipal energy use 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020MMBtu (thousands)2016 Energy use Energy Reduction Goal ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 33 Energy Spotlight: Independent School District 196 Energy efficiency is a standard practice for Rosemount schools thanks to Mike Schwanke, coordinator of facilities and grounds for Independent School District 196. When an old furnace, boiler, or hot water heater needs replacement in one of the buildings, Schwanke always chooses ENERGY STAR®-certified equipment to cut down on future operating costs. The school district adopted an Energy Plan in 2008, which included building controls, lighting schedules, plug load reduction strategies, and energy efficiency in all new building construction going forward. The district also conducted energy audits in its buildings as a first step to save energy. “Start with an audit, and from there you can see what is realistic,” says Schwanke. Each building also has a building automation system (BAS) that saves gas and electricity by scheduling lights to shut off in the evening and thermostats to adjust room temperatures by 5-10 degrees. Two hours before school begins, the BAS turns the lights back on and resets the temperature in time for students and faculty to arrive. Lighting represents a huge opportunity for energy and cost savings for the district, according to Schwanke. For example, the District Office East building recently upgraded 45 lights from 1000 Watt metal-halide lamps to 295 Watt LEDs. This reduced the building’s total electric use 30 percent, saving roughly $7,500 on energy bills annually. Additionally, as part of the Schools for Energy Efficiency (SEE) program, the school district identified behavioral changes to save energy, such as turning off lights and computer monitors in unoccupied classrooms. Schwanke’s next priority: to reduce heating costs by replacing old, drafty windows in school buildings. Rosemount High School’s Gymnasium Photo by William Wesen | CC BY ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 34 Focus Area 3: Large Energy Users Large energy users are an important target for energy conservation efforts. Not only does this group represent great potential for capturing energy savings, it also includes some of the community’s most prominent business leaders. Action taken by large energy users can inspire others in the community to follow suit as peer influence can be a key source of motivation for some. There are various types of end users included in this large energy users group. Businesses in this group include industrial and manufacturing companies, as well as large retail stores. Also included in this group may be schools, large places of worship, and buildings belonging to nonprofit organizations, as well as multifamily buildings with more than five apartment units. In 2016, commercial premises represented about 43 percent of the community’s total energy consumption. A closer look at energy use among those commercial premises shows that the top 20 percent, about 190 premises, consume 92 percent of commercial electricity use (Figure 25) and about 90 percent of overall commercial energy use, making them a key target for energy conservation. Figure 25: Rosemount commercial electricity use by quintile (2016)25 Because the opportunities to save energy and money are so great, many of the largest energy users have already taken some action. For example, 38 percent of Xcel Energy large commercial electric customers have taken at least one energy action in the past three years. However, even those that have made some initial investments in reducing 25 Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric customer data Top Quintile, 105,868,163 kWh , 92% 8% Top Quintile Bottom 80% of premises ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 35 energy use often have additional projects identified that haven’t been pursued. This also means that close to 62 percent of large energy users have not taken any action to save energy in the past three years, and could be key targets for outreach efforts. Multifamily Buildings About 6 percent of units in Rosemount’s multifamily buildings are in buildings with more than 5 apartment units (Figure 26). As stated previously, larger multifamily buildings may be included as part of residential or commercial energy use, or both, depending on how they are metered. For the purposes of this plan, multifamily buildings with five or more units are counted as large energy users. While there are newer multifamily buildings that were constructed in the past decade, just under half of all units in multifamily buildings are more than 25 years old and likely have many opportunities for energy conservation (Figure 27). Close to two thirds of units in larger apartment buildings are rented (Figure 26), so outreach efforts must target both landlords and tenants, particularly in buildings where tenants pay utility bills. Figure 26: Housing units by type and tenure26 Number of Units Percent Owned Rented Single Family (attached or detached) 7,107 90% 90% 10% 2-4 Unit 143 2% 44% 56% 5+ Unit 435 6% 39% 61% Mobile Home 169 2% 84% 16% Figure 27: Multifamily units by age27 26 American Community Survey, 2016 27 Ibid. 23 24 48 39 9 14 226 120 75 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 2010 or Later 2000-2009 1980-1999 1960-1979 1940-1959 1939 or earlier 2-4 Unit 5+ Unit ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 36 Large Energy Users Goal and Strategies To encourage universal action to reduce energy consumption, Rosemount set the following goal for large energy users: · 85 percent of the top 20 percent of energy users participate in energy conservation over the next three years. This compares to a baseline participation rate of 47 percent, and will require an estimated additional 75 energy saving actions among large energy users over the next three years. Achieving this target will require engagement of a variety of partners, utilizing all available channels for outreach and engagement. The following strategies and actions outline how the large energy users goal will be achieved. Focus Area: Large Energy Users Strategy 1: Identify and promote the top energy actions large energy users can take. Actions: · Engage with local Chamber of Commerce to co-host energy workshops/information sessions. · Conduct one-on-one outreach to discuss efficiency opportunities and connect businesses to available resources. · Promote expertise and support offered by utilities to improve existing building efficiency and maximize efficiency in new construction through targeted information materials. · Engage City leadership and elected officials in business outreach through meetings with one or more businesses in the community. Strategy 2: Offer support to facility managers in making decisions to invest in energy efficiency. Actions: · Promote success stories of local businesses and other large energy users that have saved money by taking action to reduce energy use. · Support staff in bringing energy saving opportunities with Return-on-Investment information to decision makers/management. · Promote MnTAP as a resource to Rosemount’s large energy users; assist at least one business in obtaining MnTAP assistance. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 37 Focus Area: Large Energy Users Strategy 3: Leverage economic development efforts to attract new businesses by promoting energy efficiency Actions: · Develop informational resources targeting businesses considering locating in Rosemount. · Connect businesses locating in Rosemount to utility key account managers to help plan for efficient operations at new locations. · Train City economic development staff on energy efficiency resources and opportunities so they can share with businesses during regular interactions. Strategy 4: Promote energy efficiency in multifamily buildings Actions: · Develop informational materials about energy efficiency programs and incentives aimed at both building owners/property managers and renters. · Conduct one-on-one outreach to owners/property managers of older multifamily buildings. · Host workshops for multifamily building tenants highlighting energy conservation. Outreach Targets Outreach efforts will target both facility managers and company leadership involved in making investment decisions. Emphasis in outreach will be energy assessments as a key step in identifying and prioritizing cost effective energy efficiency improvements. Utilities offer a variety of individualized program options that meet the unique needs of different types of end users, and rebates can often be customized based on what makes the most sense for individual customers. Wherever possible, efforts to reduce energy use will be highlighted through case studies, newsletter articles, and blog posts to demonstrate leadership and encourage others to take action. Measuring Success Success in this focus area will be measured using the following metrics: · Participation in utility conservation programs · Energy savings resulting from program participation · Number of businesses engaged through outreach efforts · Partnerships built with organizations and entities serving the business community Primary Partners The Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force will play an important role in coordinating efforts to engage large energy users, but will need the support of the City and other partners to conduct business outreach and engagement. Utility account managers will be key partners in helping to reach the largest energy users in the community. Other partners will be critical to success in this area, including: ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 38 · Dakota County Chamber of Commerce · Rosemount Business Council · Rosemount Community Development Department · Rosemount School District (ISD 196) · Dakota County Technical College Impact Assuming a 1 percent per year growth in this sector, achieving the large energy user participation goal will reduce energy use by 10 percent below the assumed growth rate by 2030 (Figure 28). If targets are achieved, the large energy users sector will save 1 million kWh and 21,600 therms in the first year of implementation, and will save Rosemount businesses an estimated $360,000 in energy costs over the next three years. Specific payback periods for individual projects will vary, based on level of expenditure and a variety of other factors that are taken into consideration. Figure 28: Energy impact of achieving large energy users goal - 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000 201620182020202220242026202820302032203420362038204020422044204620482050MMBtu(thousands)Energy use (1% growth) Energy Use After Savings ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 39 Energy Spotlight: Proto Labs As the facility manager for Proto Labs: Manufacturing Accelerated, James Dreher works to make sure that the company’s manufacturing facilities operate efficiently and cost- effectively. At the company’s 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Rosemount, where monthly electricity operating costs exceed $70,000, Dreher turned to energy efficiency to cut costs. In June 2017, Proto Labs began working with Xcel Energy’s Process Efficiency program, which offers an initial free high-level audit to identify significant technical projects that can generate substantial energy savings and rebates, as well as technical support and an energy plan to implement projects. The Process Efficiency audit identified a list of nearly a dozen energy efficiency recommendations. Once implemented, the identified actions are projected to save the facility over $200,000 annually in electricity costs. Less than a year after beginning the audit process, Proto Labs has already implemented a number of the most cost-effective recommendations. Projects that Proto Labs has already implemented include converting lights to LED, completing a compressed air study to identify leaks in their system, and a behavior change strategy of turning off equipment when not in use. The LED lighting project is expected to pay for itself in about two years, and the other projects were implemented at no cost to the company, meaning the manufacturing facility will begin to see savings immediately. Dreher’s advice for other Rosemount businesses is, “when making decisions about projects and equipment consider your bottom line and consider the environment, and the projects will pay off.” Proto Labs Rosemount Injection Molding Facility ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 40 Focus Area 4: Small and Medium-Size Businesses While focused efforts targeting the largest energy users has the potential to achieve substantial energy savings, there is great benefit to all businesses in the community reducing their energy use. Small- and medium-size businesses represent the remaining 80 percent of commercial energy users — approximately 800 commercial premises. As a group, small- and medium-size businesses consume approximately 10 percent of total commercial energy use. A closer look at the types of businesses in the small- and medium-size business category shows a wide variety, each with their own set of energy-related opportunities. The greatest numbers of businesses are in professional, scientific, and technical services, health care and social assistance, and retail trade (Figure 29). These types of businesses often lease their space, and must therefore work with building owners to make many kinds of efficiency improvements. However, even businesses who do not own their building can make improvements to lighting and equipment they own, which can result in substantial energy and cost savings. Figure 29:Types of businesses in Rosemount, 201228 28 U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Economic Census, 2012 Economic Census of Island Areas, and 2012 Non- employer Statistics. 55 36 34 34 29 23 21 20 19 16 12 9 8 4 2 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Number of Establishments ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 41 Small- and Medium-size Business Goals and Strategies Rosemount set the following goals for small and medium-size businesses: · Reduce small/medium business electricity use 2 percent per year · 25 small/medium businesses participate in natural gas programs. The strategies outlined to achieve these goals will require an active partnership between energy utilities, REST, and Dakota County Technical College. Effective outreach resulting in energy efficiency action will help businesses save money and remain competitive, and help the City build lasting relationships with its business community. Focus Area: Small- and Medium-size Business Strategy 1: Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to Rosemount small- and medium-size businesses through a targeted outreach campaign Actions: · Develop simplified information resources targeting small- and medium-size businesses that highlight energy efficiency and renewable energy program options. · Send a direct mailing out to all Rosemount businesses highlighting programs such as One-Stop Efficiency Shop and Brighter Ideas, with emphasis on available utility assistance in accessing rebates and completing paperwork. · Host a business lunch to educate about energy efficiency benefits, programs and opportunities. · Offer brief lunch-and-learn presentations on-site at businesses to motivate participation in energy efficiency and renewable subscription programs. · Create a ‘Green Award’ to recognize businesses that have taken action. Strategy 2: Conduct door-to-door outreach to reach business owners and managers. Actions: · Work with utilities and other partners to conduct a business blitz to reach small businesses. · Conduct follow-up with businesses that were contacted to encourage following through on recommended actions. · Integrate Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) students into business outreach and project implementation. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 42 Focus Area: Small- and Medium-size Business Strategy 3: Engage Trade Ally partners in promoting energy efficiency to Rosemount businesses Actions: · Create a simplified resource where Trade Allies and businesses planning equipment replacements can access information and forms for available rebates through all four utilities. · Host a lunch-and-learn for local contractors serving Rosemount businesses to bring them up to speed on utility programs and rebates, and how best to communicate the economics of energy efficiency and serve business customers. Strategy 4: Host a local business energy expo to promote energy efficiency. Actions: · Engage Trade Ally partners to set up booths at event. · Invite businesses who have taken energy conservation actions to present during peer sharing sessions. · Offer opportunities for businesses to speak one-on-one with utility representatives about available programs and rebates. · Include lunch or breakfast with educational presentation about efficiency programs and financing options. Outreach Targets Outreach to small- and medium-size businesses is most successful when initiated in person, followed by individualized support with follow through. Small- and medium-size business owners are often busy, so convenience and efficient communication is critical to achieving desired outcomes. Electrical, HVAC, and other contractors that serve Rosemount’s business community play an important role in helping to make energy decisions at key moments of opportunity. Engaging them is a key component of strategies in this focus area. Measuring Success Success in this focus area will be measured using the following metrics: · Participation in utility conservation programs · Energy savings resulting from program participation · Number of businesses engaged through outreach efforts · Partnerships built with organizations and entities that can assist with business outreach and follow-up Primary Partners The Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force will play a role in small- and medium-size business outreach, but will require substantial support from other partners. Utilities, Trade Allies and program implementers will be key partners in both outreach ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 43 and follow-up to ensure businesses are supported in taking action. Other partners that will be critical to success in this area include: · Dakota County Chamber of Commerce · Rosemount Business Council · Rosemount Community Development Department · Dakota County Technical College Impact Assuming a 1 percent per year growth, achieving the small- and medium-size business energy goals will reduce overall energy use by close to 60 percent below where this sector would have been by 2030 (Figure 30). If targets are achieved, Rosemount small- and medium-size businesses will save 195,000 kWh and 32,500 therms in the first year of implementation. Additionally, achieving the small- and medium-size business goal would save this sector an average of $36,000 per year on energy costs. As stated previously, specific payback periods for individual projects will vary, based on level of expenditure and a variety of other factors that are taken into consideration. Figure 30: Projected small- and medium-size business energy savings - 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 MMBtu(thousands)Energy use (1% growth) Energy Use After Savings ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 44 Energy Spotlight: Cemstone Products Company Cemstone Products Company has long demonstrated its commitment to both cutting operation costs and to reducing the environment impact of manufacturing the “ready- mix” concrete that Cemstone is known for. At the newly completed Cemstone UMore facility, this has meant constructing the building using high efficiency LED lighting and heating and cooling systems. Pat Bergin, Cemstone Products’ environmental manager, emphasized that, “At Cemstone, we are for anything that is helping the Earth and our pocket book.” By incorporating efficient technology into the new construction, Cemstone was definitely able to do both. The high-efficiency heating and cooling systems are expected to save the company money at its Rosemount facility. Installing high-efficiency lighting added a little over $5,000 to project costs, but is expected to save the facility over $11,865 annually in demand and electric costs over other lighting technology. These savings mean that the project had a payback of less than half a year. Not only have these efficient lights been a boon for Cemstone Products’ pocketbook, but they have also been well received among the staff as well. According to Bergin, “Ultimately, it boils down to LED lights being a better product that requires less maintenance and provides better light.” Cemstone’s UMore Facility ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 45 Impact of Energy Action Plan Overall, achieving the goals and targets laid out in this plan will reduce energy use 5 percent below where the community would have been by 2020, based on population and business growth assumptions, and 15 percent by 2030. This is about 5 percent more savings than would have been achieved had current levels of energy saving activity continued (Figure 31). Figure 31: Plan impact on energy use as compared to historic energy savings Actions in all four focus areas play an important role in helping Rosemount reach its energy goals. Residential action will make the greatest contribution towards energy savings (Figure 32), followed by large energy users. While municipal energy savings represents a small portion of the total to be achieved, action taken by the City plays a key role in demonstrating leadership and commitment to the rest of the community. - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 MMBtu (thousands)BAU Growth Historic Participation Energy Action Plan Impact ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 46 Figure 32: Combined energy saving impact of focus areas The plan also makes an important impact on reducing Rosemount’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. If all targets are achieved, Rosemount will reduce its carbon footprint 15 percent by 2030, as compared to its Business-As-Usual growth scenario (Figure 33). Combined with utility efforts to expand carbon-free electricity generation, Rosemount will be on track to cut carbon emissions by more than 50 percent by 2050. - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 MMBtu (thousands) Small and Medium Business Savings Large Energy User Savings Municipal Energy Savings Residential Energy Savings Remaining Energy Use BAU Growth ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 47 Figure 33: Combined impact on greenhouse gas emissions Plan Implementation The goals and strategies outlined in this plan include both short- and longer-term priorities for action. A detailed action plan that outlines tasks, roles, and timeline is included in Appendix 4. Human capital is the greatest resource required to achieve the goals laid out in this plan. Implementing the strategies for each focus area will require a main point of contact and core team to coordinate resources and keep initiatives moving forward. Partners in Energy will provide support during the first 18 months of implementation in four main areas: Project management, technical expertise, data tracking, and marketing and communications. All four utilities serving Rosemount will leverage and direct existing resources toward helping the community reach its goals. Additional volunteers from the community will be needed to support both residential and business outreach and engagement efforts. Short-term Priority Actions To ensure resources are being used effectively to drive measurable results in the first year of implementation, several priority actions were identified as key starting points. These include: - 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 MtCO2eGrid Decarbonization Renewable Energy Large Energy User Savings Municipal Energy Savings Residential Energy Savings Emissions from Remaining Energy Use BAU Growth (No Change in EF) BAU Growth (Grid Decarbonization) ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 48 Residential Energy · Surveying residents about energy knowledge and communication channels. · Creating a centralized, quick-reference guide for residents. · Designing an outreach campaign to educate residents about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. · Creating simplified materials summarizing low-income utility programs available. Municipal Energy · Gaining buy-in from City leadership and elected officials on the benefits of efficiency and renewables so they can become champions. · Updating City building benchmarking data. Large Energy Users · Developing targeted information materials that include case studies. · Engaging Community Development department staff in business outreach. Small- and Medium-Size Businesses · Developing simplified information resources targeting small- and medium-size businesses. · Sending a direct mail out to all Rosemount businesses highlighting available utility assistance in accessing rebates and completing paperwork. · Creating a simplified resource where Trade Allies and business planning equipment replacements can access information and forms for available rebates. Roles and Responsibilities Implementing the goals, strategies, and actions laid out in this plan will require adequate resources invested by the City, as well as leadership and collaboration from a team of partners, including REST members and City staff, with support from Partners in Energy and the utilities that serve the community. To ensure plan success, the Energy Action Team assigned the following roles and responsibilities for the first 18 months of implementation. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) · Engage City leadership and elected officials in supporting energy conservation. · Help gather survey responses. · Design and implement outreach campaigns targeting residents and businesses. · Build partnerships with local organizations and civic groups, including places of worship and school groups, to engage residents and businesses in energy efficiency. · Build partnerships with the Dakota County Chamber of Commerce, Rosemount Business Council, and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) to promote energy efficiency to the business community. · Create and implement an award program to recognize residents and businesses who take energy actions. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 49 · Support workshops aimed at realtors, businesses and community members. · Lead efforts to engage low-income residents, including door-to-door outreach. · Co-host energy expo targeting local businesses. · Conduct outreach to multifamily building owners and tenants to promote energy efficiency. City of Rosemount · Invest staff time in supporting plan implementation. · Dedicate one or more pages on the City website for providing information and resources to help residents and businesses access utility programs and rebates. · Lead by example through investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy in City facilities. · Engage City staff from all departments in supporting energy conservation. · Survey residents about energy knowledge and communication channels to help inform campaign design. · Provide information about residential energy efficiency programs and rebates at City permit desk, targeting home renovations. · Integrate energy and sustainability into economic development efforts that help bring new businesses and residents into the community. Mayor and City Council · Become advocates for achieving energy action plan goals. · Promote engagement of residents in energy action. · Support efforts to reduce energy use in City facilities. · Identify resources to ensure long-term support of energy use reductions and sustainability in Rosemount. Dakota County Technical College · Engage students in conducting door-to-door outreach to local businesses. · Host lunch-and-learn workshops for businesses about energy efficiency programs and opportunities. · Co-host energy expo targeting local businesses. Partners in Energy · Develop simplified information resources for residents, businesses, and Trade Allies highlighting available utility energy programs and rebates. · Assist in designing outreach campaigns and marketing materials. · Provide technical tools to assist businesses with energy decisions. · Provide biannual reports tracking progress toward goals. · Provide overall project management support and coordination during the first 18 months of plan implementation. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 50 Utilities (Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, Dakota Electric, CenterPoint Energy · Assist in developing simplified information resources and marketing materials. · Engage Account Managers, the Xcel Energy Business Solutions Center, and Trade Ally partners in promoting energy efficiency to local businesses. · Utilize existing communication channels to reach out to Rosemount business customers. · Co-host an energy expo targeting Rosemount businesses. · Provide biannual program participation and energy savings data to help track progress toward goals. Implementation Launch Immediately following approval and adoption of this plan by City Council, the core team will meet to lay out a work plan and timeline for priority actions. A second, implementation Memorandum of Understanding will be signed which outlines commitments by both the City and Xcel Energy to complete identified actions during the identified time period. Overall coordination of plan implementation over the next 18 months will be the responsibility of a core team composed of REST members and City staff meeting regularly with Partners in Energy community facilitators. How Will We Stay On Course As part of implementation support, Partners in Energy will provide biannual progress reports that include metrics of success and overall progress toward goals. These reports will be made available to the public through the City of Rosemount website. Results of these reports will be analyzed to assess whether a change in course is needed. An in-person meeting will take place at the mid-point of implementation to evaluate overall progress in each of the focus areas and set priorities for the remaining time period. The Energy Action Team will reconvene around 15 months into implementation to evaluate whether Rosemount is on track to meet its goals, and whether goals should be revised to be more ambitious or expanded to include additional priorities. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 55 Appendix 2: Community Background Rosemount is a fast-growing outer-ring suburb of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. According to Metropolitan Council projections, Rosemount’s population will grow by 75 percent by 2040, and the number of jobs in the community will nearly double within that time frame. Geography The City of Rosemount is located in Dakota County in southeast Minnesota. The northeast corner of the community borders Wisconsin along the Mississippi River. Figure 34 below shows Rosemount’s location within the state and county. Figure 34: Rosemount is located in Dakota County in southeast Minnesota. Rosemount is shown in red on the left, and Dakota County is shown in red in the state map of Minnesota on the right Image by Arkyan | CC BY Approximately half of the land in Rosemount is zoned agricultural, with population concentrated in the western third of the city. Rosemount is also home to Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery, the largest oil refinery in the state. The refinery and buffer land surrounding it occupy most of the northeast corner of the city. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 56 Population, and Demographics In 2016, Rosemount was home to 23,099 residents making up 8,073 households.29 Rosemount’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan projected the city’s population to nearly double between 2010 and 2040. The city’s median income in 2016 was $90,448, with 4.9 percent of residents living in poverty, as compared to 11.3 percent statewide.30 Almost 43 percent of Rosemount families have children under the age of 18.31 The majority of the population, 86 percent, is white, with the remaining population spread relatively evenly between African Americans (5 percent), Asians (5 percent) and those of Hispanic origin (4 percent). Just over 11 percent of the population speak a language other than English at home, including Spanish, other Indo-European languages, and Asian and Pacific Island languages.32 Housing Most residents of Rosemount – 87 percent – own their homes, while 12 percent rent. While there are a number of older homes in Rosemount, the vast majority of current housing stock was built after 1980. An average of 95 new homes were built in the community each year between 2012 and 2016, and the rate of new home construction will likely remain steady or increase in coming years.33 Over 68 percent of Rosemount’s housing units are single family detached. However, over 21 percent of housing units are single family attached (townhomes or similar), and 7.6 percent of units are in multifamily housing complexes. There is one manufactured home development within the City of Rosemount, located adjacent to downtown. Manufactured homes make up about 2 percent of the City’s housing units. Altogether, 88 percent of households in Rosemount heat their homes with utility gas provided by one of the three natural gas utilities serving the Rosemount area.34 Most of the remaining homes in Rosemount use electric heat. 29 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2012-2016 30 Ibid. 31 Ibid. 32 Ibid. 33 City of Rosemount permit data, 2017 34 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2011-2015 Older homes near downtown Rosemount. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 57 Education Rosemount is served by Independent School District 196, and is home to 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.35 The district serves approximately 28,000 students, only a portion of which live in Rosemount.36 Intermediate School District 917 also serves Rosemount, providing special education and other services to students in the community. One ISD 917 school, Alliance Education Center, is located in Rosemount. Rosemount’s high school graduation rate was 94 percent in 2017.37 Over 37 percent of Rosemount residents have some college, and 18 percent have a college degree.38 Business and Economy Rosemount is home to a variety of employers and businesses. In total, there are about 1,800 businesses located in Rosemount.39 Schools, including ISD 196, and the area’s post-secondary institution, Dakota County Technical College, employ a large number of people. Rosemount also employs a number of workers in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Rosemount’s top employers as of 2016 are identified in Figure 35 below. Unemployment in the city is slightly lower than the state average, at 4.1 percent.40 35 District 196 (2018). Retrieved from http://www.district196.org/schools/ 36 District 196 (2018). Retrieved from http://www.district196.org/about/ 37 U.S. News and World Report (2018). Rosemount Senior High. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/minnesota/districts/rosemount-apple-valley- eagan/rosemount-senior-high-11052 38 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2012-2016 39 US Census Bureau (December 15, 2015). 2012 Survey of Business Owners. Retrieved from https://factfinder.census.gov 40 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2011-2015 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 58 Figure 35: Major employers in Rosemount (2016).41 Employer Products/Services Employee Count Rosemount School District #196 Elementary & Secondary Schools 4,000 Flint Hills Resources (Pine Bend Refinery)/ Koch Industries Petroleum & Coal Products Manufacturing 1,300 Wayne Transports General Freight Trucking 450 Dakota County Technical College Technical & Trade Schools 270 Intermediate School District 917 Elementary & Secondary Schools 190 Cub Foods Supermarket Grocery 130 Spectro Alloys Corp Alumina & Aluminum Production & Processing 121 El Dorado Packaging Converted Paper Product Manufacturing 90 Proto Labs Injection Molding Machinery Plastics Manufacturing 71 Astro Plastics Plastics Product Manufacturing 55 Endres Processing LLC Other Animal Food Manufacturing 50 MRCI Rehabilitation Vocational Services 42 Local Outreach and Communication Channels Engaging the community is critical to reaching energy action plan goals. Below are some of the ways that residents and businesses currently receive information (Figure 36). These communication channels will be helpful during implementation efforts. 41 City of Rosemount (2018). Community Profile. Retrieved from https://www.ci.rosemount.mn.us/406/Community-Profile ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 59 Figure 36: Local outreach channels Local Outreach Channels Figure 37: The City of Rosemount publishes a triannual newsletter, the Rosemount City News. Digital and Print Communications · Social media o Facebook – City page has 2,645 followers o Twitter – City feed has 718 followers o Nextdoor – Over 4,000 followers in Rosemount, across 19 neighborhoods · Utility emails · City emails to resident and business subscribers · Regional Chamber of Commerce weekly newsletter · Local community TV channel · School district newsletters · Dakota County Tribune · Rosemount Town Pages · Rosemount City News Events · National Night Out · Home and Business Expo · Leprechaun Days Community Spaces for Collateral Distribution · School groups/clubs · Civic group presentations – Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Business Council · Electronic billboards outside of City Hall and the Steeple Center ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 60 Appendix 3: Utility Data Premises Served Figure 38: Premises served by Rosemount utilities (2016) Premises Xcel Energy MERC Dakota Electric CenterPoint Energy Residential Electric Only 5,190 n/a 3,081 n/a Residential Gas Only 400 7,473 n/a 15 Residential Electric + Gas 382 n/a n/a n/a Commercial Electric Only 70442 n/a 155 n/a Commercial Gas Only n/a 284 n/a 1 Commercial Electric + Gas n/a n/a n/a n/a Summary of Electric Use by Utility Figure 39: Residential Electric Use by Utility (kWh) Utility 2014 2015 2016 Xcel Energy 47,009,219 46,712,866 48,794,298 Dakota Electric 36,784,351 35,374,398 35,342,654 Total 83,793,570 82,087,264 84,136,952 Figure 40: Commercial & Industrial Electric Use by Utility (kWh) Utility 2014 2015 2016 Xcel Energy 99,199,876 101,912,158 112,728,453 Dakota Electric Association 3,933,920 4,054,150 2,190,458 Total 103,133,796 105,966,308 114,918,911 Figure 41: Municipal Electric Use by Utility (kWh) Utility 2014 2015 2016 Xcel Energy 4,234,010 4,420,570 4,528,274 Dakota Electric Association n/a n/a 298,700 Total 4,234,010 4,420,570 4,826,974 42 Includes premises with zero kWh use in 2016 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 61 Summary of Gas Use by Utility43 Figure 42: Residential Gas Use by Utility (therms) Utility 2014 2015 2016 Xcel Energy 755,139 633,925 658,741 MERC 6,034,391 6,034,391 6,034,391 CenterPoint Energy 19,136 15,178 14,406 Total 6,808,666 6,683,494 6,707,538 Figure 43: Commercial & Industrial Gas Use by Utility (therms) Utility 2014 2015 2016 Xcel Energy - - - MERC n/a n/a 3,459,526 CenterPoint Energy - - - Total n/a n/a 3,459,526 Figure 44: Municipal Gas Use by Utility (therms) Utility 2014 2015 2016 Xcel Energy - - - MERC n/a n/a 190,814 CenterPoint Energy - - - Total n/a n/a 190,814 43 If a utility does not provide gas service to the noted sector, it is marked with “-“. If data for a year are not available, that year is marked with “n/a”. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 62 Summary of Program Participation Data by Utility Xcel Energy Program Participation and Savings Figure 45: Participation counts for Xcel Energy residential customers in Rosemount, 2014-2016. See Figure 46 for corresponding residential electric and gas savings. 2014 2015 2016 Residential Program Participation Participation Participation Efficient New Home Construction 97 73 95 Home Energy Audit 7 4 3 Home Energy Savings Program - - 4 Home Energy Squad 1 1 6 Insulation Rebate 1 - - Low-Income Home Energy Squad 1 1 - Residential Cooling 46 62 82 Residential Heating 50 54 55 Refrigerator Recycling 26 33 18 Residential Saver's Switch 156 26 460 Smart Thermostat - 1 58 Water Heater Rebate 10 3 5 All Residential Programs 395 258 786 Figure 46: Electric (kWh), and gas (therm) savings for Xcel Energy residential customers in Rosemount, 2014-2016. See Figure 45 for corresponding residential participation counts. 2014 2015 2016 Residential Program Savings (kWh) Savings (therms) Savings (kWh) Savings (therms) Savings (kWh) Savings (therms) Efficient New Home Construction 95,048 6,716 62,474 9,346 14,011 10,608 Home Energy Audit - - - - - - Home Energy Savings Program - - - - 2,585 - Home Energy Squad 3,527 97 74 57 13,791 572 Insulation Rebate 12,017 - - - - - Low-Income Home Energy Squad 1,006 176 600 84 - - Residential Cooling 28,194 - 33,816 - 46,432 - Residential Heating 21,114 3,255 27,945 1,865 29,556 2,558 Refrigerator Recycling 22,835 - 33,346 - 17,751 - Residential Saver's Switch 1,256 - 224 - 3,688 - Smart Thermostat - - - - - - Water Heater Rebate - 211 - 68 - 150 All Residential Programs 184997 10455 158479 11420 127814 13888 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 63 Figure 47: Participation counts and electric (kWh) savings for Xcel Energy commercial customers in Rosemount, 2014-2016. 2014 2015 2016 Commercial Program Partici- pation Savings (kWh) Partici- pation Savings (kWh) Partici- pation Savings (kWh) Cooling 3 50,464 1 2,340 3 1,282 Custom Efficiency - - - - 1 1,641,247 Efficiency Controls - - - - 1 6,525 Electric Rate Savings 4 -13,346 - - 5 -20,922 Energy Design Assistance - - - - 1 457,478 Energy Efficient Buildings 1 130,143 - - - - Fluid System Optimization 2 503,536 1 11,042 3 354,447 Lighting Efficiency 3 8,621 11 395,770 9 898,715 Motor Efficiency - - - - 4 709,919 Recommissioning - - - - 1 - Saver's Switch for Business 2 85 6 70 11 156 Small Business Lighting 5 293,427 5 130,833 7 184,508 All Commercial Programs 20 972,930 24 540,055 46 4,233,355 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 64 Dakota Electric Program Participation and Savings Figure 48: Participation counts and electric (kWh) savings for Dakota Electric residential customers in Rosemount, 2015-2016. 2015 Savings 2016 Savings Residential Program Participation (kWh) Participation (kWh) Freezer Recycling 1 1,196 3 3,588 ECM Motor Rebate - - 43 3,1476 Fluorescent Light Rebate 3 81 5 135 LED Light Rebate 125 5,625 115 5,175 Refrigerator Rebate 28 29,316 32 3,3504 Working Appliance Rebate 5 5,235 10 10,470 All Residential Programs 162 41,453 208 84,348 Figure 49: Participation counts and electric (kWh) savings for Dakota Electric commercial and industrial customers in Rosemount, 2015-2016. 2015 Savings 2016 Savings Commercial Program Participation (kWh) Participation (kWh) All Commercial Programs 7 56,546 24 127,783 CenterPoint Energy Program Participation and Savings Figure 50: Participation and gas (therm) savings for CenterPoint Energy customers in Rosemount, 2015-2016.44 2015 Savings 2016 Savings Residential Program Participation (therms) Participation (therms) Low-Flow Showerhead & Aerator and Low-Income Weatherization45 9 450 5 220 Home Energy Reports∆ 8 107 8 120 All Residential Programs 17 56 13 34 44 Conservation program participation data for the commercial/Industrial sector are not provided for CenterPoint Energy. CenterPoint does not release CIP participation information unless it can aggregate data from three or more customers. CenterPoint Energy does not release CIP participation data unless it can aggregate data from three or more customers. 45 To preserve customer privacy, statistics from the Heating System Rebates and Low-Flow Showerhead & Aerator programs are aggregated. CenterPoint does not release CIP participation information unless it can aggregate data from three or more customers. ∆ Indicates that a program was not included in aggregated participation and savings summaries and projections. ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 65 MERC Program Participation and Savings Figure 51: Participation and gas (therm) savings for MERC residential customers in Rosemount, 2014-2016. 2014 2015 2016 Residential Program Partici- pation Savings (therms) Partici- pation Savings (therms) Partici- pation Savings (therms) 4U2 - - 5 1,104 4 432 Low Income Weatherization 2 548 10 1,420 7 766 Online Audits (Aggregate) 77 - 76 - 59 - Online Audits (Lead Only) ∆ 6 - 5 - 4 - Residential Energy Audit 15 842 4 256 10 46.0 Existing Rebates 313 31,800 380 44,174 357 38,684 New Homes 6 375 1 9 6 260 Water Kits 114 8,449 147 10,964 104 8,005 Home Energy Excellence 86 53,486 63 38,404 83 44,465 All Residential Programs 619 95,500 691 96,331 634 92,658 Figure 52: Participation and gas (therm) savings for MERC commercial and industrial customers in Rosemount, 2014-2016. 2014 2015 2016 Commercial Program Partici- pation Savings (therm) Partici- pation Savings (therm) Partici- pation Savings (therm) BOC 1 520 - - 1 1,098 CI Audits - - - - - - CI Prescriptive Rebates 4 1,380 15 59,052 29 2,127 Turnkey - - - - - - Multifamily - - 162 1,887 50 486 Small Business 4 90 - - 6 1,095 All Commercial Programs 9 1,990 177 60,939 86 4,806 Renewable Energy Participation Figure 53: Xcel Energy’s Windsource® participation and usage, 2014-2016. Sector 2014 Participation Usage (kWh) 2015 Participation Usage (kWh) 2016 Participation Usage (kWh) Residential 145 294,460 179 351,661 191 398,625 Commercial 2 12,054 2 11,822 2 11,608 Total 147 306,514 181 363,483 193 410,233 ROSEMOUNT ENERGY ACTION PLAN 66 Figure 54: Dakota Electric Wellspring Renewable Energy® participation and usage, 2017 Sector 2017 Participation Usage (kWh) Residential 44 n/a Commercial 2 n/a TOTAL 46 245,000 Actions Q3 2018 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Responsible Support Other Resources Required Create a centralized, quick-reference guide for residents interested in saving energy. City website coordinator (Alan Cox) Partners in Energy REST Utilities Page(s) on City website Survey residents about energy knowledge and communication channels to help inform campaign design. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) City Partners in Energy Survey mechanism Design and implement an outreach campaign to educate residents about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Flyers and other marketing materials Access to communication channels Conduct outreach through local civic groups, including places of worship and school groups, to engage residents in energy efficiency. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) One Rosemount Interfaith Power and Light School District Flyers and other marketing materials Presentation slides Create an award program to recognize residents who have taken energy action. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Prizes/lawn signs or something similar Host CEU-eligible training for realtors in the area to help them interpret energy audit results and convey the value of energy efficiency to prospective homebuyers. Home Energy Squad Partners in Energy REST Dakota County Chamber of Commerce Mayor Information materials targeting realtors Provide information about residential energy efficiency programs and rebates at City permit desk, targeting home renovations. City - Permit office Partners in Energy Information materials targeting home renovation Space in permit office to display materials Develop informational materials to maximize energy efficiency at key moments of opportunity, such as when a furnace or water heater needs replaced. Partners in Energy City - Permit office City website coordinator Information materials Create simplified materials summarizing low-income utility programs available. Ensure informational materials are available in languages other than English. Partners in Energy Utilities Translation services Partner with local organizations serving low-income residents and those living on a fixed income to promote income qualified programs. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Community Action Partnership Rosemount Family Resource Center Conduct door-to-door outreach in areas where low-income residents are concentrated. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Low-income program providers Talking points and materials for outreach Residential Energy Appendix 4: Work Plan and Timeline Actions Q3 2018 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Responsible Support Other Resources Required Enhance perception of Rosemount as a sustainable city by promoting prior and current actions. Communications department - Alan Cox Partners in Energy Newsletter articles, Facebook posts, press releases, presentation slides, City website Educate City Council on actions taken and benefits of efficiency and renewables so they can become champions. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) City staff Partners in Energy Case studies, success stories Develop technical specifications for renewable energy projects on City buildings. City - Public Works Consultant/ developers Look at what other communities have developed, and/or work with a consultant Consult with other locations of similar size that have successfully installed on-site solar. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) CERTs Research and prioritize financing options for on-site renewable energy generation. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) CERTs Develop a renewable energy proposal to present to City Council. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) City staff Partners in Energy Develop tools/resources to clearly define Return on Investment of efficiency actions. Partners in Energy City - Public Works Replace all lights in City facilities with LED lights and install motion sensors wherever possible. City - Public Works Xcel Energy Dakota Electric Evaluate City lighting, including parking lights, and building lights, for smart control opportunities. City - Public Works Utilities Partners in Energy Continue to maximize energy efficiency in scheduled projects at the municipal ice arena, including installing a low-e ceiling and efficient refrigeration system. Parks and Recreation Department Xcel Energy Update City buildings operations manual, incorporating all opportunities to improve efficiency. City - Public Works Partners in Energy Expert insight into how to best integrate efficiency into building operations Keep building benchmarking data up to date.City - Public Works Xcel Energy Train facilities staff on efficient building operations.City - Public Works Partners in Energy Implement an employee engagement campaign to engage all City staff in energy efficient behaviors. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Case studies, success stories Municipal Energy Actions Q3 2018 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Responsible Support Other Resources Required Promote expertise and support offered by utilties through targeted information materials. Partners in Energy Utilities Engage with local Chamber of Commerce to co-host energy workshops/information sessions. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Chamber of Commerce DCTC Information pieces listing available resources Event/meeting space Funds for meeting refreshments Conduct one-on-one outreach to discuss efficiency opportunities and connect businesses to available resources. To Be Determined Partners in Energy Business outreach kit List of businesses to target Engage City leadership and elected officials in business outreach through meetings with businesses in the community. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Talking points Business outreach kit Promote success stories of large energy users saving money by taking action. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Communication channels to publish stories Support staff in bringing energy saving opportunities with Return on Investment information to decision makers/management. Partners in Energy Utilities ROI calculator tools Promote MnTAP as a resource to Rosemount large energy users; Assist at least one business in obtaining MnTAP assistance. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Funding to support MNTAP intern Develop informational resources targeting businesses considering locating in Rosemount. Partners in Energy Community Development Contacts at businesses locating in Rosemount Connect businesses locating in Rosemount to utility key account managers. Community Development Utilities Information materials summarizing opportunties Train City economic development staff on energy efficiency resources and opportunities. Community Development Partners in Energy Information resources and talking points Develop informational materials about energy efficiency programs and incentives aimed at both building owners/property managers and tenants. Partners in Energy Utilities Conduct one-on-one outreach to owners/property managers of older multifamily buildings. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Information resources and talking points Host workshops for multifamily building tenants highlighting energy conservation. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Utilities, Community Redevelopment Authority Workshop refreshments Large Energy Users Actions Q3 2018 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Q2 2019 Q3 2019 Q4 2019 Responsible Support Other Resources Required Develop simplified information resources targeting small- and medium-size businesses that highlight energy efficiency and renewable energy program options. Partners in Energy Utilities Website location for information Send a direct mailing out to all Rosemount businesses highlighting programs such as One-Stop Efficiency Shop and Brighter Ideas, with emphasis on available utility assistance in accessing rebates and completing paperwork. Utilities Partners in Energy Postcard Mailing list Funds to cover cost of direct mailing Host a business lunch to educate about energy efficiency benefits, programs and opportunities. Rosemount Business Council Utilities Partners in Energy DCTC Dakota County Chamber of Commerce Meeting space Funds to buy lunch Offer brief lunch-and-learn presentations on-site at businesses to motivate participation in energy efficiency. DCTC Utilities Partners in Energy Presentation outline Funds to buy lunch Create a 'Green Award' to recognize businesses that have taken action Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) City Criteria for award selection Budget for awards Conduct door-to-door outreach to reach business owners and managers. DCTC CERTS MERC/Dakota Electric Partners in Energy Business outreach kit Create a simplified resource where Trade Allies and businesses planning equipment replacements can access information and forms for available rebates. Partners in Energy Utilities Information materials/website Host a lunch-and-learn for local contractors serving Rosemount businesses to bring them up to speed on utility programs and rebates, and how best to communicate the economics of energy efficiency. Utilities DCTC Partners in Energy Meeting space Funds to buy lunch List of contractors to invite Host a local business energy expo to promote energy efficiency. Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) Partners in Energy Utilities DCTC Event location Funds for breakfast/lunch for attendees Contact list of Trade Ally partners Small- and Medium-size Businesses Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Insert community logo here centered to the line and in the box (insert in master template) Energy Action Plan Summary Elena Foshay | July 17, 2018 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Partners in Energy 2 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 3 3 Rosemount’s History of Sustainability Initiatives Policy •Signed US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement •Passed Alternative Energy Ordinance •Adopted Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan •Created Rosemount Environment and Sustainability Task Force (REST) •Integrated sustainability into 2040 Comprehensive Plan Action •60% of City electricity use covered by community solar gardens •Energy conservation ranked as top priority among residents Recognition •Step 2 in GreenStep Cities •3-star community rating in STAR Communities 3 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 4 4 What is Partners in Energy? •A two-year collaboration with Xcel Energy to develop and implement your energy plan goals •Xcel Energy provides tools and resources to enable community-driven and data-driven energy planning with support for implementation •Helps develop a better understanding of the energy needs of communities; better align services and programs with customer needs; and strengthen relationships with the community and support the Xcel Energy philosophy of community engagement Planning (6 months) Implementation (18 months) Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 5 5 Plan Development Process •Energy Action Plan Development –Energy Action Team participated in five facilitated planning workshops to review data, create a vision, set goals, and develop strategies 5 Workshop 1 October 2017 Workshop 2 December 2017 Workshop 3 January 2018 Workshop 4 February 2018 Workshop 5 March 2018 Energy Action Plan Approval June 2018 Photo: Workshop 5 Photo: Workshop 2 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 6 6 Plan Development Process •Energy Action Plan Review –Energy Action Team reviewed and gave feedback on plan draft –City staff and REST members participated in several rounds of review –Xcel Energy reviewed and gave input on plan draft •Adoption Process & Implementation Launch –City Council approval of plan –Co-development of Implementation Memorandum of Understanding –Development of work plan –Residential energy survey –Residential and business campaign design 6 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Baseline Energy Use 8 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Electric Utility Service Territory 9 Source: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Xcel Energy Natural Gas Premises 10 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 12 Energy Consumption 12 Residential 41% Commercial and Industrial 56% Municipal 3% Electric Consumption1 (2016) 203,882,837 Total 2016 Electric (kWh) Residential 65% Commercial and Industrial 33% Municipal 2% Natural Gas Consumption2 (2016) 10,357,878 Total 2016 Gas (therms) 1 Includes data from Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric 2 Includes data from Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and CenterPoint Energy Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 13 13 Average Residential Electricity Use 13 Note: Includes Xcel Energy residential electric premises only Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 14 14 Average Xcel Energy Annual Customer Energy Costs (2016) 14 Customer Type Average Electricity Cost ($/premise) Average Gas Cost ($/premise) Residential $1,063 $505 Commercial & Industrial $16,420 n/a Municipal $10,296 n/a Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 15 15 Residential Conservation Program Participation 23 189 3 26 46 50 1 10 313 9 137 16 34 62 54 3 413 19 184 18 21 82 55 5 442 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Number of Participants 2014 2015 2016 Includes data from Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and Dakota Electric Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 16 16 Commercial Conservation Program Participation 16 3 1 2 8 4 1 1 16 1 19 7 2 162 3 1 4 3 16 1 35 24 1 50 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Number of Participants 2014 2015 2016 Includes data from Xcel Energy, Minnesota Energy Resources, and Dakota Electric Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Energy Goals Overview 18 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 19 19 Focus Areas Residential Energy Savings 1 Municipal Energy 2 Large Energy Users 3 Small and Medium Businesses 4 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Residential Energy Savings Goal: •Increase residential program participation 5 percent in year 1, and 10 percent in year 2 of implementation. Strategies: •Create a centralized, quick-reference guide for residents interested in saving energy. •Design and implement an outreach campaign to educate residents about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities. •Promote energy efficiency in residential new construction and renovations. •Conduct targeted outreach that brings energy savings to low- and fixed- income households. 20 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Municipal Energy Goals: •Reduce City energy use 10 percent by 2020. •Generate 75 percent of the city’s energy with renewable energy. Strategies: •Enhance perception of Rosemount as a sustainable city by promoting prior and current efforts to reduce energy use in city buildings and invest in renewable energy. •Pursue on-site installation of renewable energy generation on City buildings. •Pursue energy efficiency opportunities in City buildings. •Reduce energy use through efficient building operations. 21 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Large Energy Users Goal: •85 percent of the top 20 percent of energy users participate in energy conservation over the next three years. Strategies: •Identify and promote the top energy actions large energy users can take. •Offer support to facility managers in making decisions to invest in energy efficiency. •Leverage economic development efforts to attract new businesses by promoting energy efficiency. •Promote energy efficiency in multifamily buildings. 22 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Small and Medium-Size Businesses Goals: •Reduce small/medium business electricity use 2 percent per year •25 small/medium businesses participate in natural gas programs. Strategies: •Promote energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to Rosemount small- and medium-size businesses through a targeted outreach campaign. •Conduct door-to-door outreach to reach business owners and managers. •Engage Trade Ally partners in promoting energy efficiency to Rosemount businesses •Host a local business energy expo to promote energy efficiency. 23 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Impact of Plan 24 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Impact of Achieving Goals •Additional 5% in energy savings above business as usual •Over $1 million in energy savings for residents and businesses –Participating households will save an estimated $120/year on energy bills –City energy cost savings can be diverted to other local investments •Rosemount will reduce its annual carbon footprint by more than 19,000 MTCO2e – equivalent to removing 4,100 passenger vehicles from the road for a year •New partnerships and active engagement from community members 25 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Impact of Focus Area Goals on Energy Savings 27 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Implementation Planning 28 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 29 29 Implementation: What to Expect Achieving Rosemount’s energy vision and goals is a group effort. Partners in Energy can provide… 29 Marketing and Communications Data Tracking/ Measurement Program Expertise Project Management Insert community logo here (insert in master template) 30 30 Implementation: Roles and Responsibilities •Environmental and Sustainability Task Force (REST) –Gather survey responses –Design and implement outreach campaigns –Build partnerships with local organizations and civic groups –Create and implement award program •City of Rosemount –Invest staff time in supporting plan implementation –Dedicate one or more pages on City website –Lead by example through investments in City facilities –Engage City staff from all departments in supporting energy conservation –Provide information about efficiency programs and rebates at permit desk –Integrate energy and sustainability into economic development efforts •Mayor and City Council –Become advocate for achieving energy action plan goals –Promote engagement of residents in energy action. –Identify resources to ensure long-term support 30 Insert community logo here (insert in master template) Questions? 31