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A $2 million federal boost will help propel Rochester’s downtown district energy plan.
The City Hall geothermal project is part of a $15.6 million energy transition for four city-owned buildings.
On Friday, U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visited one of the buildings — the Rochester Art Center — to confirm $2 million in federal support has been secured for advancing the city’s effort to create a district energy system.
She said the effort will make Rochester a leader in sustainable energy.
“It is really exciting to see Minnesota on the forefront of building out a clean energy future,” the Minnesota Democrat said. “I believe the clean energy transition is going to happen. The question is whether we here in Minnesota and around the United States are leading the transition, or whether we will follow.”
“We are leaning forward to 100% renewable at City Hall,” Deputy Administrator Aaron Parrish said, pointing to plans to install a geothermal system this year for heating and cooling and Rochester Public Utilities plan to provide electricity through renewable sources in 2030.
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