How Community Actions Can Shape 
our Energy Future 
Strategies and roles for smaller communities 
October 2, 2014
Nearly 82% of Minnesotans Live in Cities 
3 13 
835 
# of MN Cities by Population Size 
> 100k 50k - 100k <50k
Tapping the Potential Benefits 
Image Source: http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/MainStreetIowa
Duluth, Minnesota | Storm Impacts - June 2012
Communities with Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals 
Source: Innovation Network for Communities
Local Engagement on Energy & Sustainability
Source: https://coolclimate.berkeley.edu/maps 
Average Annual Household Carbon Footprint 
by Zip Code
Minnesota GreenStep Cities 
www.MnGreenStep.org
Geothermal District Energy & 
Main Street Redevelopment 
West Union, IA
City-University Partnerships
City-University Partnerships
City-County Partnerships
Property Assessed Clean Energy
Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office
Community Energy Forum- Amir Nadav: How Community Actions Can Shape Our Energy Future

Community Energy Forum- Amir Nadav: How Community Actions Can Shape Our Energy Future