Tuesday, January 28, 2020

PPA Board Approves Climate Action Plan

In last night's meeting, the Prospect Park Association approved the climate action plan.   We are the first neighborhood in Minneapolis to create such a plan!  Yeah, us!  

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Curious about the plan, but just want the highlights?  It’s BASIC, really -

Bold – Our mission is to achieve sustainability and resiliency through a local, strategic and measurable initiative. 
Achievable – Our first goal is a 20% reduction in natural gas use in Prospect Park by 2025.
Strategic – We start by focusing on home energy use.  This gives us time to mature communications and metrics, develop contacts within sub-neighborhoods and partner with key stakeholders. 
Inclusive – We have 9 sub neighborhoods that house homeowners, renters and students.  Everyone is important.  Everyone is part of this. 
Community driven – Neighbors helping neighbors to have more energy secure lives, with actions ranging from energy audits to classes to home energy improvements.

Want to be part of saving the world?
·    Join us at the Climate Action Plan Kickoff on March 28, 10 – 2 at the Prospect Park United Methodist Church and sign up for an energy audit.   Learn simple ways to save energy and cut your bills.  Or simply enjoy  cookies and cider and a chance to visit with neighbors!  
·    Questions, comments, want to volunteer?  Please email the committee at environment@prospectparkmpls.org.  Or better yet, join us at one of our committee meetings, 4th Tuesday of every month, 6:30 – 8, Luxton Park Recreation Center.  We’d love to see you!