New Report Highlights Solar Progress in Minneapolis

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Press conference at Minneapolis City Hall Thursday, April 11

Environment Minnesota Research & Policy Center

What: Environment Minnesota will hold a news conference releasing a new report, “Shining Cities:  At the Forefront of America’s Solar Energy Revolution,” a first-of-its- kind comparison of installed solar in major cities across the U.S.  Minneapolis will be compared to other U.S. cities.  Speakers will also address best practices for advancing solar in Minneapolis.

Who:       Environment Minnesota

                  Minneapolis City Councilmember Cam Gordon, Vice Chair of the Regulatory, Energy & Environment Committee

                  Jim Frye, Subscriber to first Minnesota Community Solar installation project

When:  Thursday April 10th 11AM

Where:  Outside of City Hall on 5th Street by the Humphrey Statue

                  If weather is poor we will be in City Hall in a conference room