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MRES is a catalyst, equitably advancing a sustainable low-carbon society
and a renewable energy economy through education, leadership and example.

February Speaker Series

MIGIZI Green Tech Institute, Career Pathways
& Energy Efficient Rebuild on Lake Street

For almost 10 years, MIGIZI has been working with youth to inspire pathways in Green Tech and career pathways.  The program continues to learn and evolve on how to train and develop our next generation in green careers. Our new building on Lake street is the first to rebuild Green on the Lake Street Corridor following our fire in the 2020 George Floyd uprising.

About the Speaker

Kelly Drummer
President
MIGIZI

Kelly Drummer is the third President of MIGIZI communications and has been instrumental in building the capacity to provide cultural, academic, youth training and employment opportunities to over 300 youth each year. She led two capital campaigns within 4 years and completed two building projects totaling 12 million on Lake Street. Kelly served as founding President and CEO of the Tiwahe Foundation, an American Indian community foundation which focuses on providing micro grants to American Indian communities, strengthening leadership initiatives and network building. During her 25 years of philanthropy and non-profit work, Kelly has worked with the Minneapolis Jewish Community Foundation, The Family Partnership, Headwaters Foundation for Justice, and New Foundations – a Project for Pride in Living program. Kelly currently serves on the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Community Impact Committee, The Family Partnership Board of Directors and multiple committees and projects that benefit American Indian Woman and youth. She holds a M.A. degree in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary’s University and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Minnesota. Kelly currently lives in NE Minneapolis with her husband and is the mother of 5 wonderful children.

February Live online presentation

Thursday, February 20th @ 6:00pm

Meeting ID: 840 2074 5088
Passcode: 631001

Trouble joining? Contact eleanor@mnrenewables.org

Green Rock Apartments Transform Multifamily Housing from Old to Sustainable: A Guide for Property Owners

Dale Howey, in six years, has transformed his Green Rock Apartments into a model of carbon-neutral housing. Howey, a Minneapolis owner/renovator, has completed eight multi-unit building retrofits. The physical improvements, coupled with enhanced livability amenities, have dramatically reduced each building’s utility usage/cost of energy, increased owner profits, and improved livability for residents. Most importantly, the retrofits have significantly reduced the use of fossil fuels, and thus contribute toward lowering the world’s extreme carbon emissions.

Howey’s intention is to open-source his unique retrofit approach so that others may gain ideas, inspiration, and guidance. To that end, the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, in collaboration with Green Rock Apartments, has produced a detailed guide documenting Howey’s projects, noting the carbon-reducing products used, retrofit project financing, key contacts and sources for further research. The following guide highlights four Green Rock Apartment buildings in Minneapolis, MN that have been retrofitted to near zero carbon by Howey. These retrofits have greatly lowered utility usage, increased owner profits and have improved livability for Residents. Most importantly, these retrofits significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels to further lower the world’s extreme carbon emissions.

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