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Mass Transit Utility Corridor

Mass Transit Utility Corridor. Integrating Transportation and Energy Development. Bill Glahn, Minnesota Office of Energy Security Gayle Prest, City of Minneapolis. Overview. A sustainable energy showcase area extending along the proposed 11-mile Central Corridor light rail transit route

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Mass Transit Utility Corridor

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  1. Mass Transit Utility Corridor Integrating Transportation and Energy Development Bill Glahn, Minnesota Office of Energy Security Gayle Prest, City of Minneapolis

  2. Overview • A sustainable energy showcase area extending along the proposed 11-mile Central Corridor light rail transit route • Energy efficiency • Renewable energy • Transportation • Smart Grid technology • Community involvement

  3. Legislative Action • 2009 law established Mass Transit Utility Corridor

  4. Partners • Private, public, non-profit organizations • Provide a coordinated vision for transportation and energy infrastructure development • Develop a showcase model for sustainable transportation and energy practices

  5. Goals • Successfully involve the community on initiatives and benefits that are being achieved in the corridor • Achieve 50% higher levels of energy efficiency savings than established in the state goals • Achieve 9.5 GWh of renewable energy supplied or generated within the corridor

  6. Benefits • Reduced carbon emissions • Local jobs • Renewable energy produced within our state • Lower overall energy costs • Develop model we can replicate throughout the state

  7. Initiatives • Residential “Quick Fix” and renewable energy programs from utilities • Progressive transportation programs • Energy distribution technologies • Solar energy on large buildings

  8. Questions?

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