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100% Renewable Rochester is a grassroots coalition committed to transitioning Rochester, MN to a 100% renewable energy economy. Our objective is to educate and engage the community on the issues, challenges, and opportunities involved in making this transition a reality. We believe establishing an aggressive goal backed by a groundswell of community support is the best way to ensure our success.

Assisi Heights Spirituality Center (AHSC) provides a sacred space for individuals or groups. We are open to all faith traditions. Come, withdraw from the cares, concerns and responsibilities of ordinary life to find quiet, rejuvenation and peace. Located in beautiful Assisi Heights, residence of the Sisters of Saint Francis, this venue was designed to host retreats, seminars and banquets.

CEE provides practical, innovative, energy solutions for homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, and government…because people use energy every day.

About Our Chapter Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization empowering people to experience breakthroughs exercising their personal and political power. Our chapter is just one of hundreds of chapters across the world working to create the political will for a livable world. We are laser focused on a specific piece of legislation and a proven strategy to gain its passage. We are working for the passage of Carbon Fee and Dividend, the climate change solution economists and climate scientists alike say is the “best first-step” to preventing the worst impacts of a warming world. Our market-based Carbon Fee and Dividend policy will drastically reduce emissions, create jobs, and support small businesses and families — all without growing government. We’ve seen firsthand how passionate citizens who are well-trained, organized by district and with a good system of support can more than influence the political process.

The City of Rochester will RISE to the top in Customer Focus through Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence.

Our mission is to enrich our community’s future by fostering creative and innovative strategies to cultivate sustainable economic growth, build and preserve healthy neighborhoods, enhance our natural environment, and nurture arts and cultural opportunities.

Eagle Bluff is... ...a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) residential environmental learning center located near Lanesboro in the beautiful bluff-country of southeast Minnesota. We believe that together we can provide inspiring experiences which connect people of ages to the environment and each other. We accomplish our mission through a variety of outdoor, hands-on and natural history-based programs. Find out more by

Environmental Initiative is a nonprofit organization that works with business, nonprofit and government leaders to develop collaborative solutions to Minnesota’s environmental problems. The organization: Plans and hosts events for environmental leaders from businesses, nonprofits and government agencies to share information, network and learn from one another. Facilitates conversations addressing environmental, economic and public health issues between diverse stakeholders. Takes action and implements on the ground projects to improve our air, land and water for all Minnesotans.

Friends of Indian Heights (FOIH) provide stewardship, advocacy, and education to actively preserve, restore, and respect the endangered environment and unified neighborhood of Indian Heights Park (IHP) and Thompson Mill Race Park (TMRP) in Rochester, Minnesota so that they can remain viable historic, natural areas for all to enjoy.

Our mission is to foster wholeness in mind, body, spirit and community by developing authentic leaders and supporting transformative programs serving the common good. We seek to invest in people, programs and initiatives that further the mission of the George Family Foundation and help build the communities in which we live. We believe in sharing the blessings we have received and in celebrating the spiritual reciprocity that exists between donors and receivers, working collaboratively to make the world a better place. As the Foundation matures and grows, its areas of strategic focus may change, but the mission and values will endure.

A mission of healing through education & reconciliation. We promote mutual understanding & enrichment through mutual respect.

Growth & Justice is a research and advocacy organization that develops innovative public policy proposals based on independent research and civic engagement. We believe when Minnesota makes smart investments in practical solutions it leads to broader prosperity for all.

IBM encourages its employees and retirees to contribute to social efforts.

ISAIAH is a vehicle for congregations, clergy, and people of faith to act collectively and powerfully towards racial and economic equity in the state of Minnesota.

Coordinate In the City for Good project and the various subgroups

A subgroup of In the City for Good initiative.

The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1982 to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland, to promote sustainable agriculture and to develop sustainable communities.

The McKnight Foundation’s Impact Investing program is working to align our endowment with our grantmaking. With $200 million — 10% of the $2 billion endowment — the Foundation will make prudent investments that: Accelerate the growth of a cleaner, low-carbon economy. Contribute to a thriving, sustainable metro area. Restore water quality and resilience of the Mississippi River. We are also driving change through the main body of our endowment through fund manager assessment and a new low-carbon investment

Nonprofit organizations promote the health and well-being of society. Organizations provide people in all communities around the state with services and assistance to help meet needs unmet by government and the for-profit sector. The focus areas of Minnesota’s nonprofits vary greatly, but nonprofits are unified in their mission to provide unique opportunities for individuals to combine their energy, talents and values for community improvement and enrichment. The state’s nonprofits are more than simply entities that engage and inspire individuals and communities for public benefit; nonprofits are an important part of the economy. Minnesota’s vibrant nonprofit sector is a steady source of economic growth in every region of the state, as well as a key partner in delivering public sector services. Nonprofits also contribute to job growth. They employ one out of every nine workers in the state. Nonprofit organizations are known for their contributions to their communities, focusing on volunteerism and making a difference. While these perceptions are accurate and essential to the sector’s work, there is more to Minnesota’s

Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light works in partnership with faith communities to build transformative power and bring the lights of people’s unique gifts to addressing the climate crisis. We work to grow the climate movement in Minnesota by empowering individuals and communities across the state to take action that is authentic, effective, and energizing in their context. Join us to build a powerful social movement for climate justice.

Have you ever wondered “How much does an eagle weigh?” “How big is their wingspan?” The answers await you in these engaging and entertaining live eagle programs. Through hands-on and interactive teaching our staff of naturalists will share the biology, ecology and natural history of bald and golden eagles. All of our presenters are knowledgeable, engaging and eager to share their passion for eagles with visitors of all ages.

Residents can regularly check the calendar to find new activities, workshops, community gatherings, and more! Whether you’re hosting a youth-centered event or simply want to promote existing activities, the calendar will provide an easy way to ensure that more people in Rochester are aware of the valuable resources available to young people.

Consulting Team on Riverfront Small Area Planning Project

The Rochester Energy Commission was created in 2009. The Rochester City Council has charged the Commission with a leadership role in the development of the City's sustainable energy future. By the direction of the Council, and assistance of City Staff, the Commission has the following objectives: Creation of a baseline inventory of energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Recommendation of a target to lower energy use and GHG emissions Development of a local Energy Action Plan as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan to implement actions that reduce energy use and GHG emissions to targeted levels Implementation of the local Energy Action Plan Measurement, verification, and reporting of performance

RPU owns and operates power generating , distribution, and water distribution facilities to serve the city of Rochester, MN. More than 48,000 electric customers and more than 36,000 water customers are currently served by RPU. Power production stations include a natural gas-fired generation plant, a hydro station, and two combustion turbines, fired by natural gas or fuel oil. The water distribution system consists of more than 30 wells and numerous storage tanks throughout Rochester (including water towers, standpipes, reservoirs, and one underground storage tank).

We are a group in Rochester who support the MN Threshold Network with efforts in SE MN, with monthly meetings, local resources, & events in Rochester, MN.

Building communities. Enriching neighborhoods. Empowering people.

The Sierra Club’s members and supporters are 2.1 million of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Read more about our history as an organization, and see our timeline of accomplishments. The Sierra Club North Star Chapter is the leading grassroots voice to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment. Specifically, the Sierra Club North Star Chapter advances:

The University of Minnesota Extension Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southeast RSDP) has been serving the region since 1997. We work with residents of Southeast Minnesota to create and sustain healthy ecosystems, strong local economies and vibrant, self-reliant communities. We create meaningful collaborations between community and University partners. The originating board of community members named this partnership the "Experiment in Rural Cooperation" to signify that the goal of our work and projects is to promote forward-thinking experiments in sustainable development.

Unidos MN is a grassroots organization that builds power with Minnesota's working families to advance social, racial and economic justice. As an organization born from the DREAMER movement, the topics of immigration, education, and climate justice are at the core of our work. We are an intersectional, intergenerational, women, Latine-led organization

We Bike Rochester works to normalize bicycling in Rochester. ​ We empower our community to include safe cycling in their lifestyle through advocacy, education and ridership.

At the Lab, we research the real-world impact of indoor environments on human health and well-being, and generate evidence-based information that can be used in practical ways to create healthier indoor spaces. Our one-of-a-kind research facility is completely reconfigurable and features advanced sensor technology and remote monitoring that allows people who participate in our studies to move about freely—as they normally would—unencumbered by wires, devices and monitors. But research is not limited to the Lab environment: our remote monitoring control center allows us to observe and track study participants outside the Lab, at home, work or play.

Interlocking between DMC, Olmsted County and Rochester City and Community organizations to ensure social impacts are factored into DMC project evaluation process and City Comprehensive Plan (P2S).

The Rochester Energy Benchmarking Program provides a platform for Rochester business and building owners to track their energy use and identify ways to save money on utility bills.

Intended to bring to Rochester, Olmsted County and Minnesota private investment in excess of $5.6 billion: • Seeks to create at least 35,000 new jobs in Minnesota and bring tax revenue in excess of $7 billion to the State • Intended to give prospective employees,patients and visitors substantial reason to consider Rochester their ‘destination’.

City for Good is coalition of eight Action Groups addressing deficiencies in the DMC plan: Living Wages, Transportation, Affordable Housing, Sustainability, Social Services, Education, Social Justice and Historic Preservation.

Guided by the root meaning of our planet's diverse wisdom traditions we embark on the hero's journey toward peace and compassion.

Identifying likely collaborators and affiliated programs/projects to invite to the event and to co-promote the program.

Minnesota Compass is a social indicators project that measures progress in our state and its communities. Led by Wilder Research, Minnesota Compass provides nonpartisan, credible information and tracks trends in topic areas such as education, economy, workforce, health, housing, and a host of others. Data and analysis on www.mncompass.org gives everyone in our state – policymakers, business and community leaders, and concerned individuals who live and work here – a common foundation to identify, understand, and act on issues that affect our communities.

The Population Health Science Program in the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery seeks to improve primary care practice and advance population health science through health care delivery research. The program's interdisciplinary scientific team is comprised of experts from primary care medicine, health services research, biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral science, and public health. Led by clinical and research faculty members, the Population Health Science Program is grounded in epidemiological, health services and behavioral research. Program researchers are focused on: Describing disease burden and relevant health outcomes among target populations Identifying and characterizing the determinants of health outcomes in populations Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of health care delivery in primary care Evaluating the impact of primary care on patient behavior, access to care and use of services Evaluating the impact of community-based interventions on population health

Help Rochester to be a more compassion city via the following 3 Focus areas: (1) Honoring and supporting compassionate thought and action already existing in our community (2) Growing a culture of compassion as a binding force in our community (3) Creating opportunities for meaningful participation in compassionate actions

The Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan will focus on five key areas - Vibrant Neighborhoods, City for Health, Transportation, Resilient Economy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - highlighting economic, environmental, and social resiliency strategies that can help guide the city on future decision making. This will better prepare the community for foreseen and unforeseen impacts from disasters, but also strengthen the community through successes.

We collect and analyze thousands of data points and uncover correlations that can be applied in practical ways to provide long-term benefits to people and society.