St. Louis Park Launches Climate Champions Program For Businesses

Press release from the City of St. Louis Park:

May 17, 2021

The City of St. Louis Park has launched Climate Champions, a new energy efficiency assistance, cost share and recognition program. The city is collaborating with Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s Energy Smart program to help local businesses understand their energy use, navigate energy efficiency upgrades, pursue financing and rebates, and get recognized for their efforts.

Businesses can participate by signing up for a free, on-site energy assessment with Energy Smart. After the assessment, Energy Smart staff will share potential no/low-interest loans, grants and rebate opportunities to help businesses complete energy efficiency projects.

As part of the Climate Champions program, the city is also offering a cost share program that will match 50% of eligible utility rebates for projects such as commercial refrigeration, lighting and air conditioning. Businesses located in certain neighborhoods or those participating in the city’s Efficient Building Benchmarking program may qualify for a 75% rebate match.

Once a business pursues one or more energy efficiency projects, the property owner or tenant will be recognized as a St. Louis Park Climate Champion for helping the city achieve Climate Action Plan goals.

For more information on how to apply, qualifications and rules and procedures, visit the Climate Champions page.

This press release was produced by the City St. Louis Park. The views expressed here are the author’s own.