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Sustainable Eden Prairie
Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys.
Building upon the success of the 20-40-15 initiative, the City is leading by example and providing a foundation for residents and businesses to carry out sustainable practices in four areas — energy, landscape, waste and water.
Sustainable Eden Prairie News
Eden Prairie Community Center Roof-Top Solar Project Begins Producing Energy
The solar garden was built to help meet the goals of the City’s Climate Action Plan and to give residents access to a renewable energy program that reduces utility costs.
To support Eden Prairie’s Climate Action Plan goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and to provide residents with access to renewable energy, the City partnered with Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF) to build a roof-top solar garden at the Community Center.
Earlier this week, the project was completed and began producing energy.
Starting in September, the approximately 150 Eden Prairie households subscribed to the solar garden will begin to see savings on their monthly energy bills.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of this important project,” said Mayor Ron Case. “This is another exciting step toward our goal to make renewable energy accessible to everyone in Eden Prairie.”
Joining a Community Solar Garden
Joining a community solar garden does not require physical changes to your home or an upfront investment. Participants receive monthly credits on their electric bills for their portion of the solar energy produced by the project and pay for that energy at a lower rate, creating a net monthly savings.
Learn more about renewable energy and how to subscribe to other community solar gardens at edenprairie.org/RenewableEnergy.