Community Corner

Updated: Woodbury First for New Xcel Energy Program

Woodbury is the pilot city for a new Xcel initiative aimed at promoting energy conservation.

and the Bielienberg Sports Center, recent success from its water-conservation efforts, potential …

Xcel Energy officials say they chose Woodbury as the pilot city for its new program, Powering Your Community, because the culture here reflects the company’s efforts to promote energy conservation.

Powering Your Community looks to build on existing relationships and spread the word about Xcel’s energy-conservation programs, said Al Krug, director of customer and community affairs.

Find out what's happening in Woodburywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Xcel officials have been in touch with Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens, and plan to reach out to the and the , along with visiting area business groups, under the initiative.

Material will be included in the city’s Green Times newsletter, and Xcel will have a booth at as it looks to promote its energy-saving and rebate programs, said Colette Jurek, manager of economic development and community relations at Xcel Energy.

Find out what's happening in Woodburywith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Already Xcel has met with the city’s Environmental Commission, and neighborhood events featuring Xcel’s Home Energy Squad are also planned, Jurek said. Much of the promotion will be through civic groups and social media.

Specifically, it’s things like programmed thermostats or weather stripping that Xcel will provide information about across Woodbury, Jurek said.

“Quick and easy efforts to reduce energy use,” she said.

Below is a Wednesday afternoon press release from Xcel about the program:

In an effort to strengthen relationships and partnerships with the communities it serves, Xcel Energy has begun a pilot program in Woodbury called Powering Your Community.

“This program builds upon our already strong relationships with Woodbury businesses, community leaders, nonprofit organizations and residents,” said Al Krug, director of customer and community affairs for Xcel Energy.

Over the coming months, Xcel Energy will be engaging with Woodbury residents, community leaders and customers in a variety of ways to enhance ongoing partnerships and learn how the company can provide even greater value going forward.

“We serve more than 300 communities in Minnesota,” Krug said, “and have a lot to offer as they strive to remain strong and healthy.  Under this pilot program, Woodbury will see a lot more of Xcel Energy and its employees. We’ll be here spreading the word about our energy management programs and other service options, increasing understanding of our projects and plans to serve customers over the long term, including projects located in Woodbury, and supporting local nonprofits. We also expect to learn more about how we can better serve our communities.”

Several years ago, the city of Woodbury set goals to be a sustainable community, including a focus on energy conservation.

“We selected Woodbury as one of our first cities for this initiative because we share common interests on sustainability and energy conservation,” Krug said. “We are proud to partner with the city and look forward to working with residents, businesses and government officials on their energy needs.”

 

Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here