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permits. Two plants—Hastings and St. Croix Valley—are among the top 10 plants in the country Between 2006 and for consecutive years of full compliance with their permits (25 and 24 years, respectively). 2015, the division reduced its purchases Service is responsive of fossil fuel energy MCES works with and for citizens in a number of ways, including partnering on environmental by 23.6%. improvement efforts and addressing process -related and industrial odor -control issues. Staff also reach out to the public with educational programs, public meetings, forums, surveys, and newsletters. Council coordinates water supply planning In 2005, the Minnesota Legislature directed the Council to carry out planning activities addressing the water supply needs of the seven -county metro area. The law requires the Council to maintain a base of technical information upon which to make sound decisions about water supply issues, and to develop a regional master plan for water supply. After years of study and regional input, and with assistance from state and local officials on the Metropolitan Water Supply Advisory Committee, the Council developed its first Master Water Supply Plan in 2010. The plan emphasizes conservation, inter -jurisdictional cooperation and long-term sustainability. The Council adopted an updated Master Water Supply Plan in September 2015. Council monitors regional water quality MCES implements a variety of strategies to meet its mission of "providing wastewater services and integrated planning to ensure sustainable water quality and water supply for the region." MCES monitors and analyzes the water quality of the region's lakes and rivers; partners with public, private and nonprofit groups to improve water quality; and assists with watershed planning and management. The division's work is guided by the 2040 Water Resources Management Policy Plan, a chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide (of which Thrive MSP 2040 is the foundation). The updated policy plan embraces an integrated approach to water supply, water quality, and wastewater treatment; it also emphasizes collaboration with local government, state, and other partners. Long-range plans include significant energy savings MCES implements an ongoing capital improvement program to maintain and improve the region's wastewater infrastructure, support regional growth, and meet regulatory requirements. The 2016 capital expense budget is $190 million. The budget supports projects at the eight treatment plants as well as numerous interceptor, lift station, and meter station construction and rehabilitation projects. MCES is working hard to reduce energy consumption at its facilities. Working with Xcel Energy, MCES completed more than three dozen energy -savings projects between 2006 and 2015, with estimated current savings of more than $4 million per year. Between 2006 and 2015, MCES reduced its purchase of fossil -fuel energy by 23.6%, and plans to reduce it an additional 10% by 2020. 48 Metropolitan Council 390 Robert Street North Saint Paul, MN 55101 Main: 651.602.1000 TTY: 651.291.0904 Public Information: 651.602.1500 public.info@metc. state. mn.us