Go Green Edina

Let's work together to protect the environment for future generations.

 

Join in! Take the following actions to lower your environmental impact:

 

Residents can also get involved by applying to serve on the Energy & Environment Commission or volunteering for one of the Commission’s working groups

 

Did you know the City of Edina is a GreenStep City? Green Step Cities are committed to taking proactive steps to improve the environment. Edina is one of only four Minnesota cities to receive GreenStep City’s Step Three designation. Check out Edina’s GreenStep report card. City Hall is leading by example. Learn more about specific green steps being taken with regard to City facilities and operations.

 

Edina also has an award-winning program for businesses. The Edina Emerald Energy Program (EEEP) assists property owners with the costs of energy-related building improvements through what are called Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) partnerships. This program was the 2012 recipient of the Environment Initiative’s annual Environmental Initiative Award in the Energy and Climate Protection category.


Latest News:

  • June 21, 2012 - Edina is recognized as a Step Three GreenStep City.
  • May 24, 2012 – Edina named  2012 recipient of the Environment Initiative’s annual Environmental Initiative Award in the Energy and Climate Protection category.
  • May 15, 2012 – City Council approves bicycle lanes and other bicyclist improvements on Wooddale Avenue, 54th Street and Valley View.
  • April 6, 2012 – Solar panels on City Hall roof begin generating energy.
  • April 19, 2012 – Edina hosts dialogue “The Environment, Economy & Local Food Supply from Global to Local” with guest speaker Jonathon Foley.
  • March 20, 2012 - City Council approves a purchasing policy that includes environment impact in purchasing decisions.
  • Feb. 14, 2012 – Edina hosts a living streets workshop and begins work on a living streets policy
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Under state law, a city with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and salaries of its three highest-paid employees. As of Jan. 1, 2013, those positions in Edina are City Manager, $156,043; Police Chief, $129,958; and Director of Engineering, $129,958.

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4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424
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