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Little Falls
The "City of Lights" display switches to LED and is expected to conserve an estimated 52,256 kWh of electricity per year, lower monthly demand by 56.8 kW, and save $5,000 in annual energy costs.
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Magnum Machining
Energy-efficient lighting and lighting controls will save Magnum Machining 368,230 kWh per year.
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Security Jewelers
Converting all overhead and display lighting to energy-efficient bulbs and fixtures will save Security Jewelers around $3,000 per year on it's electric bill.
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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 Dream. Recent
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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