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Hello, and welcome to the February 2024 edition of the Sustainability, Healthy Homes, and Environment newsletter.
Are you looking to spruce up your yard this spring for a low price?
Enter the City Tree Lottery by March 31 for a chance to get up to two $30 trees!
 The Minneapolis Health Department is partnering with Tree Trust to offer 1,000 low-cost shade and evergreen trees to help build the city’s tree canopy. The trees range from 3 feet to 8 feet, depending on the type of tree.
How the lottery works: All Minneapolis property owners can enter the lottery. If selected, you’ll get an email in April with information on how to order your tree(s). Trees must be picked up on either May 18 or 19.
We’re especially encouraging residents who live or own property in Green Zones to enter. Together we can build healthier communities by increasing our tree canopy.
See Green Zone locations
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for a contractor looking to help the City advance our climate and equity work.
We are looking for a consultant with a background in:
- Meeting facilitation
- Trauma Information Care principles
- Environmental Justice
- Project management
The selected contractor will develop and manage a group of stakeholders who will provide input on how we implement the work.
Please consider submitting a response to the Request for Proposal or passing this information along to anyone you know who would be interested.
Submit your proposal by clicking on the link and scrolling down to the RFP_Climate Legacy Initiative Implementation Group by March 1.
Would you like to become more involved in how Minneapolis responds to environmental issues?
There’s a seat for you on the Community Environmental Advisory Commission. You can help make recommendations to our City Council on issues like climate change, green energy, and more.
Applications are open beginning March 1 on the website.
If you're passionate about addressing environmental injustices in your community and making a difference in the health of Minneapolis, join the Southside Green Zone Council or the Northside Green Zone Task Force!
These advisory boards provide environmental justice policy and resource recommendations to the City. Members help implement a plan of action to improve environmental health and advance environmental justice.
Applications are open beginning March 1 on the website:
For questions contact GreenZones.Health@minneapolismn.gov
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The City of Minneapolis is hiring for Seasonal Environmental Technicians.
Position Description
The Seasonal Environmental Health Technicians with the Sustainability, Healthy Homes & Environment division supports enforcement of the City’s Erosion and Sediment Control ordinance and applicable State and Federal statutes. On-the-job training is provided in techniques and procedures essential to conducting environmental health and safety inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities. This position will work under the direction of Environmental Inspectors that benefit the Minneapolis Health Department in the Environmental Services areas such as Soil Erosion, Water Quality, safe Storm Water maintenance and pollution control.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
See the full job posting
Applications are due March 4
Are you looking to do an energy efficiency, solar, or air pollution reduction project at your business or property?
Apply online to the City of Minneapolis’ Green Cost Share Program!
 About the Green Cost Share Program
The Green Cost Share program is a grant program helping reduce the cost of rooftop solar and energy efficiency projects in Minneapolis. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Rooftop solar
- LED Lighting retrofits
- High efficiency heating and cooling systems upgrades
- Insulation and air sealing
Who is eligible?
Eligibility varies by category, but generally includes non-profits, small businesses, industrial properties, and multifamily residential properties.
I am a single-family homeowner, can I apply?
Currently single-family homes can apply for this grant opportunity if in the Minneapolis 4d Affordable Housing program, or as a part of a solar group purchase.
The Green Cost Share program will soon announce separate energy efficiency funding opportunities for single-family homes. Stay tuned for more information.
Future deadlines
April 1, June 3, and August 1.
For more information, visit our website or email us at GreenCostShare@minneapolismn.gov
The MN Department of Commerce Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program opened for applications Wednesday, Feb. 7. The State of Minnesota has limited funds for EV rebates and will review applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
What EVs qualify?
- Vehicles may be new or used.
- Vehicles must be either electric or plug-in hybrid.
- Vehicles must be purchased or leased on or after May 25, 2023.
- Vehicles must be titled in Minnesota.
- New vehicles must have base MSRP of $55,000 or less, excluding taxes and fees.
- Used vehicles must have a purchase price of $25,000 or less.
How much money can I get for my EV?
- Rebates are up to $2,500 for new EVs.
- Rebates are up to $600 for used EVs
Is there an income requirement to be eligible for an EV rebate?
- No, there is not an income eligibility component to the EV rebate program.
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