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Columbia MO: One Stop Shop City
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Columbia Missouri is a "One Stop Shop" city, with their own utilities in electricity, water, solid waste, stormwater, and sewer. We interview Office of Sustainability Manager Eric Hempel and explore how their electric utility is an integral part of Columbia's climate goals. We also learn about a Habitat for Humanity net zero home project that has had a wide-ranging impact. Plus, hear from Larry about 15+ MN cities declaring a climate emergency at the same time.ResourcesColumbia Office of SustainabilityColumbia - Getting Started with SolarColumbia Solar ProgramsHabitat for Humanity Net Zero home news article and info from Habitat10MW solar facility articleMN Climate Emergency campaign resourcesOne page overviewClimate emergency resolution templateRadio interview and two articles (one, two)
Released:
Feb 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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