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Feb 28, 2011 - and energy efficiency projects across the Iron Range. ... funded by Iron Range Resources, including solar
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28 February 2011

Excited About Energy on the Iron Range Media Contacts: Bill Mittlefehldt, NE CERT Coordinator, NE CERT, 218-726-6146; [email protected] Ardy Nurmi-Wilberg, Executive Director, Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability, 218-749-4331; [email protected] EVELETH, MN – Do you want to learn about energy developments on the Iron Range and what people are doing to save energy and money? Northeast Clean Energy Resource Team (NE CERT) and Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability are hosting a meeting Thursday, March 3rd at 1 pm to highlight renewable energy and energy efficiency projects across the Iron Range. Meeting attendees will learn about numerous projects funded by Iron Range Resources, including solar air heating panel installation at Hidden Valley Ski Chalet and Senior Center and photovoltaic installation at Chair Nelson Center and Finland Fire Hall. To see a full agenda, visit http://necertmarch3.eventbrite.com/. RSVP: Register for this free event by visiting http://necertmarch3.eventbrite.com/ AGENDA: 1:00 - 1:10 1:10 - 1:30 • • • • • • • • • • 1:30 - 2:00 2:00 - 2:30

2:30 - 3:00

Welcome - Introductions Exciting Renewable Energy Projects Funded by Iron Range Resources Jim Plummer and Mary Somnis - Community Development Department Crystal Bay Township - photovoltaic installation at Chair Nelson Center and Finland Fire Hall City of Ely - solar air heating panel installation at Hidden Valley Ski Chalet and Senior Center City of Grand Marais - installation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic system at golf course City of Grand Rapids - heating Public Library with hot effluent from Blandin paper mill City of Hibbing - photovoltaic panels at Public Library City of Mt. Iron - photovoltaic installation at Community Center City of Orr - biomass boilers and photovoltaic system installations at city owned properties City of Silver Bay - Wind, Algae, and Food Greenhouse project City of Tower - photovoltaic panels at Depot Museum City of Virginia - Olcott Park Greenhouse; conservation, efficiency, renewable energy improvements Our Community Colleges: Leading the Way in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Don Graves and Students - Northeast Higher Education District Solar Power is Ready to Shine on the Iron Range Silicon Energy - President, Gary Shaver Solar modules to be produced in Mountain Iron beginning this spring Grassroots Sustainability Movement on the Iron Range - Building Momentum Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability - Ardy Nurmi-Wilberg, Executive Director "It's picking up speed like a train running downhill - you can still hop on!" Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability

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3:00 - 4:00

Virginia Sustainability Task Force Iron Range Earth Fest

Networking Coffee, mulled cider, fresh fruit Potica & Apple Strudel (Iron Range Traditions)

THE BASICS:  Who: Community members and community leaders from Northern Minnesota, across the Iron Range  What: Free, informational meeting on local energy efficiency and renewable energy projects  When: Thursday, March 3, 2011 1-4 p.m.  Where: Iron Range Resources, 4261 Highway 53 S, Eveleth, MN 55734-4101  How: Register for this free event at http://necertmarch3.eventbrite.com/  Why: Learn about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability projects across the Iron Range ABOUT CERTs: The Clean Energy Resource Teams connect Minnesotan communities with resources to identify and implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Learn more at www.mncerts.org. ABOUT Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability: The Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability is a grassroots organization in northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range; dedicated to maintaining and improving the economic, environmental and social characteristics of our area so our residents can continue to lead healthy, productive and enjoyable lives. Join us for our signature event—the Iron Range Earth Fest, April 9, 2011 in Mountain Iron. Learn more at http://www.ironrangeearthfest.org/ ###

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