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State Representative David Bly
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BLY ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER ENERGY SUMMIT OF MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 25B
BLY ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER ENERGY SUMMIT OF MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 25B
Northfield Energy Taskforce along with Rep. Bly will co-host event
Rep. David Bly announced today he will be hosting the first ever Energy Summit of Minnesota House District 25B on January 31st, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Olaf College, Valhalla Room. Along with Bly, the Energy Summit will be hosted by the Northfield Energy Taskforce and be open to the public. Bly said the purpose of the event will be to discuss and share ideas about the energy challenges and opportunities facing local governments given the groundbreaking energy policy the Minnesota legislature in 2007.
"Landmark energy policy we enacted last year has made our state a national leader on energy conservation and renewable energy," said Rep. David Bly. "But we are in uncharterd territory, and now it's important for us to work together on the state and local level on these important energy issues."
The 2007 Session was marked by many historic achievements, such as a 27.5% renewable energy standard by 2025 and a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. The legislature also passed Community Based Energy Development legislation that will encourage local renwable energy projects. Bly said this new legislation has presented opportunities for local governments and utilities to work together in a mutually beneficial manner.
"By collaborating and focusing on innovation, local governments and energy providers can promote energy conservation by increasing energy efficiency and thus reducing costs," said Bly. "This Energy Summit can be a valubale step forward for Northfield, Bellle Plaine, and surrounding areas to begin exploring these issues."
The Northfield Energy Taskforce will share information about new laws and discuss concerns and questions. Rep. Bill Hilty, Chair of the House Energy Committee will also participate. Bly urged any concerned citizens to attend the Energy Summit and added that valuable and informative discussions should be practically useful.
"This summit is an oportunity to learn and share information on a wide variety of energy issues, including very sensible ways we can efficiently save energy and reduce personal energy costs today," said Bly.
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