Climate legacy videos
Hear about City programs that build a better climate legacy for residents and businesses.
What to know
From solar energy to sustainable gardens, our videos show how we're building a better future for all.
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Energy efficiency
A Changed Space: Creating an Energy-Efficient Minneapolis
The Green Cost Share program is helping community members lower energy bills and protect the environment.
With our funding, the African Development Center upgraded some old infrastructure in its buildings.
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An Energy-Efficient Future: Creating a Climate Legacy
We're building healthier communities through our Climate Legacy Initiative by:
- Saving residents money
- Making residents more comfortable
- Helping improve our climate
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Saving Money with Home Energy-Efficient Upgrades: The Minneapolis Green Cost Share Program
The City previously offered 0% interest loans for energy-efficient improvements to Minneapolis residents.
If you need funding for your next home energy-saving project, we are currently offering rebates up to $14,000.
Weatherization
Weatherizing Minneapolis Homes for the Future: Creating a Climate Legacy
Find out how our Green Cost Share and Lead and Healthy Homes programs help community members.
Solar energy
Making Solar an Easy Choice: The Minneapolis Green Cost Share Program
With help from the City of Minneapolis' Green Cost Share program, Morgan Luzier put solar on top of her fitness studio.
Now, solar covers all her business's electrical needs.
A Solar Journey: Minneapolis Businesses Creating a Climate Legacy
The City of Minneapolis’ Green Cost Share program offers up to $50,000 in financial assistance to businesses for solar energy projects.
With support from the program, Coloplast put solar on their U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis.
City Trees
Going Green with City Trees: Creating a Climate Legacy in Minneapolis
Learn how we're helping residents plant more trees to lower energy bills.
Creating a Climate Legacy: Minneapolis City Trees Program
Our City Trees program is creating a climate legacy by providing low-cost trees to Minneapolis property owners.
Together we can increase the tree canopy across the city, especially in areas that need it the most.
Homegrown Minneapolis
Creating a Climate Legacy: Funding Homegrown Minneapolis Community Projects
To create a climate legacy in our city, 16 Homegrown Minneapolis community-led projects received more than $315,000.
The projects aim to help:
- Grow sustainable food in urban gardens
- Prevent wasted food
- And more
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