City of Morris: Exploring Opportunities for Heat Pump Electrification
Morris, Minn. — Exploring the feasibility, adoption, and performance of heat pumps within cold climate zones, this project will improve understanding of pathways for decarbonizing thermal loads in municipal and residential buildings. ($5,000, Commerce)
City of St. Cloud: Public Outreach on Green Hydrogen Production at St. Cloud Recovery Facility
St. Cloud, Minn. — Translate project materials into Spanish and Somali to inform more communities of the benefits of Green Hydrogen. ($5,000, Commerce)
City of Willmar Parks and Recreation: Willmar Civic Center Scoreboard Lighting Upgrade
Willmar, Minn. — Remove gas-powered equipment from the sports fields and install LED light scoreboards to reduce energy costs and eliminate localized pollution fumes and noise. ($3,500, Commerce)
Neighbors United Resource Center Food Shelf: Food Shelf Energy Saving Initiative
Granite Falls, Minn. — Neighbors United will make energy efficiency upgrades in order to free up funds to better serve the community, decrease the carbon footprint of the building, and create a more inviting, inclusive, and accessible environment for shoppers. ($2,800, Commerce)
River of Life Lutheran Church: Friends Building Lighting Upgrade
St. Peter, Minn. — LED lighting upgrade to the Friends Building, which hosts the St. Peter Food Shelf, Children's Weekend Food Program, St. Peter Community Free Clinic, and Mankato Rehabilitation Center Inc. ($3,400, Commerce)
Slipstream Group, Inc: Manufactured Home Building Basics Training
West Central MN — This project will develop a curriculum to provide contractors and weatherization staff with a foundation of knowledge on manufactured home structures, heating systems, ductwork, and building science principles. ($5,000, Commerce)
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership: Air Source Heat Pump Feasibility Assessments
West Central MN — Feasibility assessments and estimated costs associated with the conversion of heating and water heating systems to heat pumps in three of 66 multifamily residential properties. ($8,300, Commerce/Morgan)
United Community Action Partnership: Home Education and Energy Saving Program
West Central MN — Staff will provide energy-saving ideas, install low-cost energy saving products (LED bulbs, pipe wrap, etc.), update appliances with energy-efficient ones available through local utility providers, as well as perform energy audits. ($10,000, Commerce)