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Bullyan RV
Bullyan is a demonstration site for energy-efficient lighting, including interior high bay fluorescents, a brilliant LED display, and
shielded parking lot lights with timers and sensors
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Holiday Inn, Duluth
Over the past four years, the Holiday Inn has completed many energy
projects that save
money and
benefit guests at
the same time.
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BendTec, Inc.
Energy Efficiency Is More Than a Pipe DreamRecent
plant improvements save $51,174 per year in energy costs and
qualified for more than $55,000 in PowerGrant rebates.
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Black Bear Expansion
A major expansion project underway at its Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minn. is designed to conserve natural resources and use energy wisely.
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Canal
Park Lodge
Canal
Park Lodge developers worked closely with Minnesota
Power to improve the 116-unit facility’s energy
performance.
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Federal Prison Camp
The Federal Prison Camp is making great strides in energy conservation while providing job skill training to inmates.
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Whole Foods Co-op
Whole Foods Co-op is the first retail space in Minnesota to achieve
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED®) certification from the U.S. Green Building
Council.
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Hubbard United Methodist Church
A $4,878 PowerGrant rebate from Minnesota Power helped
offset the cost of installing a geothermal heat pump system
in the new building.
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Hoyt Lakes Arena
The new arena lighting will conserve approximately
65,282 kWh and reduce monthly demand by 16.6
kW, saving the City $3,900 per year.
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Jerry’s SuperValu
Jerry's SuperValue in Pine River, Minn., has reduced its
energy usage by nearly 10 percent by implementing
conservation systems on its coolers and freezers.
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Lester Park Gymnasium
New high-bay fluorescent fixtures and lighting controls cut the
electrical costs of lighting the Lester Park gym by 70%, from
$524 to $156 per year.
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Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital: Expansion Takes Healthy Approach to Conservation.
Energy efficiency in CMH's $15-million expansion will save the hospital more than $60,000 per year.
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Greenway Public Schools: Gym Lighting Project Scores Savings
New energy efficient lighting in the Greenway High School Gym offers reduced glare, instant on/off capabilities and cost savings.
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Upper Lakes Foods: New Lighting Consumes Less Energy
and Saves Money
New fluorescent lighting makes it work easier.
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Hill Annex Mine State Park: New Pumps Reduce Drain on Budget
The new electric pump at Hill Annex Mine saves the State of Minnesota more than $100,000 per year.
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Little Stores: Big Energy Savers
Best Oil Company's newest Little Store in Duluth's Lincoln Park neighborhood incorporates energy saving lighting and other technologies.
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Banta Publications: Conservation by the Book
Recent conservation projects, including a new energy management system (EMS), a plant-wide lighting conversion and an upgraded cooling system have reduced annual energy usage by more than 5,000,000 kWh.
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Agriculture: Farms Reap Savings through Energy Efficiency
A healthy agricultural industry is critical to Minnesota's economy. Cost-conscious farmers always are looking for ways to cut expenses and reap a profit from their hard work.
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Gold'n Plump Poultry: New Ventilation Hatches Energy Savings
Converting poultry barns like this one near Pierz, Minn. to an energy-efficient, tunnel ventilation system improves productivity and lowers energy costs for Gold'n Plump.
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ME Elecmetal: Innovation Casts Foundry as a Leader
Technology being tested would eliminate furnace downtime, speed production and save energy.
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UMD: Energy Efficiency Down to a Science
Energy saving technologies in UMD's new Swenson Science Building qualified for a $102,000 PowerGrant rebate from Minnesota Power.
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Georgia Pacific: Compressing Energy Costs
Maintenance and engineering personnel aggressively look for ways to reduce electric demand, lower energy usage and save money.
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Herbert Service Center (HSC): A Model of Energy Efficiency
Recent remodeling has transformed HSC facility to a demonstration site for high-performance fluorescent lighting, passive solar energy and resource-efficient heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems that reduce electrical demand and usage.
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TEAM Industries: Conservation Is a Winning Approach
Continuous engineering and process improvements help give TEAM a competitive edge in an increasingly global market.
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Building Operator Certification (BOC)Comes to Minnesota
BOC is a professional development program for operations and maintenance staff. Its goal is to encourage conservation by training individuals in the latest energy-saving technologies.
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SMDC Takes the LEED® in Health Care Design
SMDC's new
240,000-square-foot 1st Street Building in Duluth is a
model of “Healthy Building” design and construction
that incorporates concepts, materials and systems to
enhance human and environmental health.
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