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- October 05, 2021
City receives first-place Sustainable City Award from League of Minnesota Cities
- September 13, 2021 1:18 p.m.
10 West End office development earns LEED certification
Only four projects in the city have achieved LEED certification, now including the new 10 West End office development.
- June 01, 2021 6:48 p.m.
City recognized for sustainability efforts
The City of St. Louis Park recently achieved Step 5 of the Minnesota GreenStep program, the highest step in this sustainability challenge.
- May 26, 2021 2:14 p.m.
St. Louis Park joins the 2021 Intercity Home Energy Squad Challenge
The city has joined 20 other Minnesota communities to promote home energy efficiency to help residents lower their energy bills and increase home comfort.
- May 19, 2021 2:53 p.m.
St. Louis Park recognized for advancing solar energy growth
The City of St. Louis Park has received the Silver designation from the national SolSmart program.
- May 17, 2021 4:13 p.m.
City launches Climate Champions program for businesses
The City of St. Louis Park has launched Climate Champions, a new energy efficiency assistance, cost share and recognition program.
- August 19, 2020 11:23 a.m.
St. Louis Park joins 16 cities to promote home energy efficiency
St. Louis Park has joined 16 other Minnesota communities to promote home energy efficiency to help residents lower their energy bills and increase home comfort.
- July 07, 2020 3:37 p.m.
St. Louis Park recognized as a Minnesota GreenStep Cities Step 4 city
The City of St. Louis Park has been recognized as a Step 4 city in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program.
- June 24, 2020 7:00 a.m.
What savvy energy consumers should know: webinar series
You’re invited to join the city’s sustainability division and the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota for a free webinar about how to be a savvy energy consumer.
- June 09, 2020 1:52 p.m.
Introducing Conservation in the Park
The city wants to help you save money while keeping your home cool and comfortable!
- March 02, 2020 9:00 a.m.
Energy demonstration project open houses — March 18 and 22
The city purchased the tax forfeiture property at 3611 Glenhurst Ave. S. to support the city's Climate Action Plan.
- January 14, 2020 9:54 a.m.
Second round of Solar Twin Cities group buy program results in more savings, more solar
As a result of the information sessions, 31 St. Louis Park property owners signed up for no-cost solar site assessments, and eight St. Louis Park property owners committed to installing solar panels through the program.
- October 02, 2019
City joins electric vehicle purchasing collaborative
The city recently joined the Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative, an online portal that provides cities with a single, equal price for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
- September 17, 2019 8:00 a.m.
More than 130 households participate in first-ever Building Materials Donation Days
The city hosted it’s first-ever Building Materials Donation Days on Sept. 13 and 14 in partnership with Better Futures Minnesota, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and the cities of Edina, Golden Valley and Hopkins
- August 22, 2019 10:00 a.m.
MPCA grant helps Climate Action Plan efforts
With funding from the MPCA's alternative landscaping equipment grant, the parks and public works divisions are taking steps to replace most of their gas-powered equipment with battery-powered equipment.
- July 11, 2019 8:00 a.m.
City shifts electric accounts to Windsource® program
The City of St. Louis Park recently shifted its electric accounts that are not currently using renewable energy to Xcel Energy’s Windsource program.
- July 08, 2019 9:30 a.m.
Upcoming Solar Power Hour events
In response to the great success of the City of St. Louis Park’s first Solar Power Hour that was held in fall 2018, the city and Midwest Renewable Energy Association will host three more Solar Power Hour sessions for residents on July 23, Aug. 13 and Aug. 20.
- June 12, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates St. Louis Park's largest rooftop solar array
On June 6, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Extra Space Storage to celebrate the completion of St. Louis Park's largest rooftop solar array.
- May 28, 2019 8:30 a.m.
IPS Solar and Extra Space Storage solar ribbon-cutting
Join us as we celebrate the completion of St. Louis Park's largest rooftop solar array on Thursday, June 6 from 10:30 a.m. - noon.
- May 21, 2019 8:00 a.m.
Volunteers plant 78 trees at Aquila Park
On Saturday, May 11 the annual Arbor Day and Community Tree Planting event was held at Aquila Park, facilitated by the city's nonprofit partner Tree Trust.