| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64.54 |
| Liaison | Shane Stennes |
| Submission Date | Oct. 25, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Amy
Short Sustainability Director University Services, OVP |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Located within one of the most unique urban communities in the country, the Energy Innovation Corridor was formed to create a sustainable energy and transportation showcase. The first-of-its-kind, this clean energy and transportation model extends along the 11-mile Central Corridor light rail transit project route, from the Union Depot in downtown Saint Paul to Target Field in downtown Minneapolis, along Washington and University avenues, via the Minnesota State Capitol and entire University of Minnesota-Minneapolis campus.
Throughout and adjacent to the 11-mile Energy Innovation Corridor, business, residential, government, nonprofit and community organizations are transforming the area into a showcase of clean energy technologies. From renewable energy installations to grassroots energy efficiency efforts to transportation programs, the people and businesses of the Energy Innovation Corridor are making dramatic changes in the way energy is used.
The goal of the Energy Innovation Corridor (EIC) is to achieve economic vitality through carbon avoidance. Within the EIC showcase area, partners measure electric and natural gas energy savings, renewable energy generated and consumed, electric vehicle impacts, car-sharing/bike-sharing programs as well as smart technologies implemented.
Projects are summarized and highlighted on the partnership website. Progress is reported and connections to numerous resources are provided.
The University of Minnesota is an active partner - from the work of the Center for Sustainable Building Research directly supporting building the website reporting structure and mapping, University Relations working to connect neighbors to energy audit resources which are tracked in the reporting by the partnership, and operations and sustainability staff helping coordinate, implement and report about projects along the corridor that support the goals.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Check out the 3-minute video to learn more about the Energy Innovation Corridor and the efforts focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart technology and transportation.
Check out the 3-minute video to learn more about the Energy Innovation Corridor and the efforts focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, smart technology and transportation.
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