{"id":11085,"date":"2023-05-01T15:26:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T20:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/?page_id=11085"},"modified":"2026-09-30T14:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T19:35:32","slug":"energy-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/?page_id=11085","title":{"rendered":"Community Energy Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11085\" class=\"elementor elementor-11085\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-001d33c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"001d33c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1319a02 column-style-top column-top\" data-id=\"1319a02\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63cc01b elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"63cc01b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;vimeo&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<iframe class=\"elementor-video-iframe\" allowfullscreen allow=\"clipboard-write\" title=\"vimeo Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/868811003?color&amp;autopause=0&amp;loop=0&amp;muted=0&amp;title=1&amp;portrait=1&amp;byline=1#t=\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd0810 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddd0810\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>Building a More Resilient Future for South Minneapolis<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18364a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18364a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sabathani&#8217;s Community Energy Project is transforming our historic community center into one of Minnesota&#8217;s most innovative community resilience hubs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By replacing aging fossil fuel infrastructure with geothermal heating and cooling, rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy-efficient building systems,\u00a0we&#8217;re\u00a0investing in a healthier, more sustainable future for the community we serve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But this project is about more than energy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s about ensuring Sabathani can continue providing essential services during power outages and extreme weather, reducing operating costs so more resources stay invested in community programs, creating workforce opportunities in the growing clean energy economy, and demonstrating that innovative climate solutions belong in every neighborhood\u2014not just the wealthiest ones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these investments will help Sabathani serve South Minneapolis for generations to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2>Construction Update \u2013 September 2026\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Community Energy Project is entering its final stages, with the geothermal system expected to become operational in mid-October. Some construction on the building\u2019s lower levels will continue through the end of 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current progress includes:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713 Geothermal wells and outdoor underground piping completed<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713 Existing boilers safely removed and recycled<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713 Geothermal installation completed across much of the second and third floors<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713 Major mechanical equipment installed in the third-floor mechanical room<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713 Rooftop preparation underway for solar array installation<\/span>\u00a0<br \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2713 Planning underway to restore the community garden and green space surrounding the geothermal well field<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s next:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the coming weeks, crews will complete and test the geothermal system, continue work on the first floor and lower level, and move forward with rooftop solar installation. The geothermal system is expected to become operational in October, with remaining construction continuing through the end of the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout construction, Sabathani remains open and continues serving the community while work is completed in carefully planned phases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"text-orange cursor-pointer whitespace-normal inline\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-23602\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-113-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-23602 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"CEP Slideshow 2026\" data-height=\"1080\" data-width=\"1920\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_23602\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_23602\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24507 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-1.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-1.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24507 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Extended crane<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24506 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-2.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-2.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24506 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Project interns<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24505 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-3.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-3.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24505 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Jesus and Janessa<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24504 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-4.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-4.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24504 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-4\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Lateral lines<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24503 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-5.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-5.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24503 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Mechanical room 3rd floor load-in<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24502 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-6.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-6.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24502 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Mechanical room 3rd floor equipment<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24501 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-7.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-7.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24501 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-7\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piping basement<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-24500 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-09-23 13:47:40\" data-filename=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-8.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cep-slideshow-9-23-26-8.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-24500 msDefaultImage\" title=\"cep-slideshow-9-23-26-8\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Well heads<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23616 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-1.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-1.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23616 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Project interns<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23617 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-2.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-2.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23617 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Project interns<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23618 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-3.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-3.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23618 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Project interns<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23619 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-4.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-4.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23619 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 4\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Dismantling the boilers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23620 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-5.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-5.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23620 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Halls in progress<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23621 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-6.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-6.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23621 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Halls in progress<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23622 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-7.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-7.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23622 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 7\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Participants from the Community Climate Shift national conference<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23623 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-8.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-8.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23623 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 8\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Participants from the Community Climate Shift national conference<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23624 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-9.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-9.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23624 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 9\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Halls in progress<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23625 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-10.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-10.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23625 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 10\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Drilling the wells<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23626 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-11.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-11.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23626 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 11\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Drilling the wells<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-23627 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-23 13:22:38\" data-filename=\"CEP-slideshow-12.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/CEP-slideshow-12.png\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-23602 slide-23627 msDefaultImage\" title=\"CEP slideshow 12\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Groundbreaking with Sabathani board and staff<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac6b28b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac6b28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>A Community Effort\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Community Energy Project has been made possible through years of collaboration among community organizations, government agencies, engineering partners, utilities, philanthropic foundations, and elected leaders who share a vision for equitable climate investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We&#8217;re grateful to the many funding partners who have helped bring this project from concept to construction, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">City of Minneapolis &#8211; Health Department\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CenterPoint Energy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental Protection Agency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minneapolis Foundation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Minnesota Pollution Control Agency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McKnight Foundation\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State of Minnesota\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Xcel Energy and Xcel Energy Foundation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2>Years in the Making\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Community Energy Project began as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lims.minneapolismn.gov\/Download\/RCAV2\/16888\/38th%20Street%20Thrive%20Strategic%20Development%20Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">38th Street THRIVE Strategic Development Plan<\/a> and has grown through years of community engagement, technical planning, partnership building, and fundraising.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since its\u00a0inception, the project has secured support from federal, state, local, philanthropic, and utility partners while expanding its vision beyond renewable energy to include workforce development, community resilience, and environmental justice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, construction is underway on one of Minnesota&#8217;s most ambitious community-centered clean energy projects\u2014one designed to serve South Minneapolis for decades to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2>Learning Together\u00a0<\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As construction progresses, Sabathani has become a destination for community leaders, policymakers, engineers, students, and climate advocates from across Minnesota and around the country. Through tours, presentations, and partnerships,\u00a0we&#8217;re\u00a0sharing lessons learned and helping inspire\u00a0equitable\u00a0clean energy investments in other communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2>Stay Connected &amp; Get Involved<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to stay informed about the project or if you have interest in joining a community stakeholders group, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/5122139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here to sign up for email updates<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:info@sabathani.webaloolabs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@sabathani.webaloolabs.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/vimeo.com\/868811003?share=copy Building a More Resilient Future for South Minneapolis\u00a0 Sabathani&#8217;s Community Energy Project is transforming our historic community center into one of Minnesota&#8217;s most innovative community resilience hubs.\u00a0 By replacing aging fossil fuel infrastructure with geothermal heating and cooling, rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy-efficient building systems,\u00a0we&#8217;re\u00a0investing in a healthier, more sustainable future for the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11085","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - 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