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FRIDLEY ENERGY ACTION PLAN 20 Since renters do not own their housing unit, most are limited in the types of energy improvements they can make. Some ways that renters likely can save energy include managing indoor temperature using thermostats, replacing lightbulbs with LEDs, unplugging electronics when not in use, and using ENERGY STAR-rated products. Strategies identified to target renters include energy conservation and energy efficiency to ensure renters are able to achieve energy savings. In addition, income-qualified renters can utilize a free energy efficiency program that also replaces appliances. Residential Energy Goal and Strategies Fridley’s goals in the residential sector are to increase program participation in conservation programs and renewable energy subscriptions:  By 2020, Fridley residents will take 1,200 additional a ctions toward energy conservation and renewable energy.  By 2030, residents will reduce total energy use 10 percent, as compared to business as usual. To achieve this goal, the Energy Action Team identified specific programs to promote during outreach – see Table 4. In addition to increasing participation in utility conservation programs, behavior changes inspired through education and awareness are a critical component to successfully reducing residential energy use. Table 4: Residential Program Participation Targets Program Baseline (2017) Participation Target by 2020 Home Energy Squad 55 340 Refrigerator Recycling 32 150 Income Qualified Programs 58 190 Windsource® 490 200 additional These programs were chosen because of the opportunity to have a big impact on residential energy savings. The City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) offers discounted Home Energy Squad visits to all Fridley residents. Home Energy Squad is a key first step to identifying cost-effective opportunities to reduce energy use. However, participation has been decreasing since 2014, when the discount program launched. During planning, Energy Action Team members spent time considering perceived benefits among residents of taking energy action, and barriers that might get in the way (Table 5). Energy Action Team members noted that lack of awareness and distrust in the message and/or messenger were barriers to taking action; so strategies were crafted to overcome those barriers.