“Take the Minnesota Energy Challenge” Energy Fairs

Learn how to lower your energy bills and protect the environment by lessening your impact on climate change. The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) and the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul have scheduled three neighborhood energy fairs that will feature demonstrations and displays on home energy audits, energy efficient furnaces, renewable energy, financing options for energy-saving improvements and how to participate in the Minnesota Energy Challenge. The Minnesota Energy Challenge is a statewide initiative, developed by CEE, to encourage every homeowner, renter, business owner, educator, worship leader, city manager and student to reduce their electricity and energy use. CEE has projected that a 2 percent annual reduction in electricity energy use will eliminate the need to build more coal-fired energy plants in Minnesota. October 16, 6 – 9 p.m. Hale Elementary School, 1220 54th Street E, Minneapolis WCCO-TV Newscaster Don Shelby will speak at 7:30 p.m. October 24, 6 – 9 p.m. Jenny Lind Community School, 5024 Bryant Avenue N, Minneapolis Artic explorer Will Steger will speak at 7:30 p.m. November 13, 6 – 9 p.m. Central Senior High School, 275 North Lexington Parkway, Saint Paul The first 500 people at each fair will receive a free compact fluorescent light bulb. There will also be activities for children. For more information, call CEE at 612.335.5858.