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<br />13 <br />use from a blend of wind and solar energy. In 2018, 17 residents, and 4 commercial and <br />industrial customers subscribed to Renewable*Connect.16 <br />Where Do We Want To Go? – Community Energy Vision, Focus Areas, <br />and Goals <br />Our Energy Vision & Mission <br />During the first and second planning workshops, the Energy Action Team worked <br />together to develop a shared vision and mission for Fridley’s energy future. The vision <br />and mission represent the priorities of the team and the community throughout the <br />energy planning process. <br /> <br />Focus Areas <br />After analyzing baseline energy use and historical program participation, four priority <br />focus areas were chosen: <br /> Focus Area 1: Residential Energy, inclusive of homeowners, renters, and <br />under-resourced residents. <br /> Focus Area 2: Businesses and Multifamily Buildings, inclusive of all <br />businesses in the community, as well as multifamily buildings with more than five <br />units. <br /> Focus Area 3: Institutions, including municipal premises, worship facilities, <br />schools, and hospitals and medical facilities. <br /> Focus Area 4: Transportation and Electric Vehicles, noting that this area is <br />important for long-term greenhouse gas emission reductions. <br /> <br /> <br />16 Renewable*Connect was fully subscribed at time of plan adoption and was not accepting new <br />subscriptions. <br />Vision <br />Fridley will continue leading by example and engaging residents, businesses, and <br />institutions to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of <br />everyone in the community. <br />Mission <br />Ensure Fridley will continue improving upon its values of being a safe, vibrant, <br />friendly, and stable home for families and businesses by: <br />1. Increasing sustainable, reliable energy in the grid; <br />2. Strengthening energy efficient practices and participation; and <br />3. Supporting innovative strategies and technologies to achieve Fridley's <br />energy vision.