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- May 24, 2023
More help than ever for home energy projects
A Home Energy Squad (HES) visit can make sure your home isn’t wasting energy or cool air this summer!
- May 22, 2023
City of St. Louis Park launches climate equity map
The city's sustainability division has launched a new tool where residents can explore demographic, climate and energy data within the city.
- May 19, 2023
Idle-free SLP campaign revamps for spring
This spring, the youth-inspired “Idle-Free SLP” campaign is expanding its focus from schools, parks and municipal buildings to multifamily and commercial properties as well.
- April 07, 2023 9:31 a.m.
Cities team up for Electrify Everything MN
The cities of Edina, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis and St. Louis Park have launched the Electrify Everything MN awareness and education campaign.
- March 30, 2023 11:07 a.m.
Transform your parking lot into a green space
Transform your parking lot into a vibrant green space with a new cost share program from the City of St. Louis Park, called Depave SLP!
- March 07, 2023
Energy efficiency rebates increase
This year, the existing residential energy efficiency rebate matching program will be changing to “Climate Champions for Homes” and will increase the city’s match on rebates.
- March 06, 2023
Coming soon: Multifamily electric vehicle charging cost share
If your multifamily property has a parking lot with shared (unassigned) spaces and you are interested in installing electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, you may qualify for reimbursement from the city!
- February 23, 2023
St. Louis Park rooftop solar expands by 10% in 2022; new city solar incentive program offered
In 2022, existing rooftop solar in St. Louis Park increased by more than 10%, thanks in part to three businesses and 21 homes that went solar.
- October 17, 2022 3:38 p.m.
St. Louis Park launches idling reduction public health campaign
The City of St. Louis Park is launching an idling reduction campaign to reduce vehicle emissions and create cleaner air for our community.
- September 14, 2022 3:22 p.m.
Join Climate Action Trivia Night at Steel Toe with St. Louis Park sustainability
You’re invited to join a special round of trivia questions about climate action in St. Louis Park Sept. 27.
- September 13, 2022
Test drive electric vehicles Oct. 6, 5 – 7 p.m.
If you’re interested in learning more about electric vehicles (EVs), plan to attend a free “ride and drive” event Oct. 6.
- August 22, 2022 11:19 a.m.
The Rec Center is getting solar
Installation of the solar array on the roof of the Rec Center’s east arena started Aug. 16.
- August 15, 2022
Recognizing new Climate Champions
Congratulations to Dreamers Vault Games, Anderberg Innovative Print Solutions and Nelson’s for becoming St. Louis Park Climate Champions!
- August 11, 2022
Get your energy efficient utility rebate matched
The city matches 25% or 50% of utility rebates for high efficiency furnaces, water heaters and air conditioners, in addition to air sealing and improved insulation.
- August 09, 2022
Get trees and planting at a discounted rate
With the city’s full-service tree planting option, residents can order discounted trees through Tree Trust and work directly with them to have the tree planted at a discounted service rate.
- March 02, 2022 12:08 p.m.
St. Louis Park Achieves SolSmart Gold for advancing solar energy growth
St. Louis Park has received the Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.
- February 01, 2022 11:29 a.m.
Climate Champions connects St. Louis Park business owners to energy efficiency resources and savings
Climate Champions, the City of St. Louis Park’s energy efficiency assistance, cost share and recognition program, has been renewed for 2022.
- January 18, 2022 8:00 p.m.
St. Louis Park City Council declares a climate emergency
At its Jan. 18, 2022, meeting, the St. Louis Park City Council passed a resolution declaring a climate emergency in St. Louis Park.
- January 12, 2022 7:41 p.m.
Solar Sundown helps double rooftop solar in St. Louis Park
Solar Sundown, the City of St. Louis Park’s rooftop solar cost share program, helped 43 households and five local businesses install solar in 2021.
- October 18, 2021 7:00 a.m.
City partners with Twin Cities Film Fest on topics of mental health, environmental justice
The city’s environment and sustainability and human rights commissions are co-hosting a screening of YOUTH v GOV at the Twin Cities Film Fest Oct. 30 at 11 a.m.