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MRES is a catalyst, equitably advancing a sustainable low-carbon society
and a renewable energy economy through education, leadership and example.

May Speaker Series - LIVE ONLINE PRESENTATION

The Climate Equity Plan and Climate Legacy Initiative for Minneapolis

The Climate Equity Plan and Climate Legacy Initiative: The interconnection of climate mitigation and healthy communities, and how you can help create a healthy, prosperous, and equitable community.   

Climate change is already impacting Minneapolis communities. The Climate Equity Plan sets a goal to significantly reduce climate pollution by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050.

But it’s not just about the environment. It’s about people. This work prioritizes diverse residents, organizations and businesses, especially in our Environmental Justice Green Zones. It reduces utility bills and increases green jobs. It creates a healthier, more prosperous future for everyone. 

About the Speaker:

Kim Havey is the Director of Sustainability in the Minneapolis Health Department at the City of Minneapolis. He is responsible for the development of policy and programs that support the city’s Climate Action Goals and elevate racial and environmental justice initiatives.   He most recently led the development of the City’s 2023 climate equity plan and $10 million in new funding through the climate Legacy Initiative.  With a background in urban planning, Kim leverages the resources of the community and city to create a more resilient, equitable and healthy community through public policy and collaboration with local utilities, community residents, business, and government. 

Kim joined the City of Minneapolis in 2018 after working at the Minnesota Department of Commerce where he led the development and implementation of solar policies and incentive programs that supported more than 4,000 new solar installations resulting in 60 MWs of distributed solar. Kim earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Real Estate and Finance from the University of WI - Madison and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of MN. 

Accreditations and Affiliations

President Joe Biden appointee to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC), US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), American Planning Association (APA) and American Institute of Planners (AICP), Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA), Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). Board member of the Minneapolis Homegrown Food Council and the Green Cities Accord (formerly known as Green Minneapolis).

May Speaker Series - LIVE ONLINE PRESENTATION

Due to the current public health situation regarding COVID-19, MRES has transitioned to a web based platform for all Speaker Series events. This decision was made in an effort to reduce the person-to-person transmission of the virus and is consistent with the policies and advice of leading state and national health organizations.

Thursday, May 16th
Web Portal Opens: 5:45pm
Speaker: 6:00-7:00pm

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Green Rock Apartments Transform Multifamily Housing from Old to Sustainable: A Guide for Property Owners

Dale Howey, in six years, has transformed his Green Rock Apartments into a model of carbon-neutral housing. Howey, a Minneapolis owner/renovator, has completed eight multi-unit building retrofits. The physical improvements, coupled with enhanced livability amenities, have dramatically reduced each building’s utility usage/cost of energy, increased owner profits, and improved livability for residents. Most importantly, the retrofits have significantly reduced the use of fossil fuels, and thus contribute toward lowering the world’s extreme carbon emissions.

Howey’s intention is to open-source his unique retrofit approach so that others may gain ideas, inspiration, and guidance. To that end, the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, in collaboration with Green Rock Apartments, has produced a detailed guide documenting Howey’s projects, noting the carbon-reducing products used, retrofit project financing, key contacts and sources for further research. The following guide highlights four Green Rock Apartment buildings in Minneapolis, MN that have been retrofitted to near zero carbon by Howey. These retrofits have greatly lowered utility usage, increased owner profits and have improved livability for Residents. Most importantly, these retrofits significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels to further lower the world’s extreme carbon emissions.

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