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2.2.4. Include educational and promotional material in building permit processes to increase greater awareness and adoption of energy efficiency, clean energy, and water conservation improvements 2.2.5. Continue to promote financing and rebate opportunities, such as PACE and utility efficiency rebate programs; add to CAP Resource Hub 2.2.6. Encourage or require improvements to a building's energy or water performance during major renovation, sale, or certain types of improvements o Incentivize private investment into energy efficiency with a cost -share program (see Minneapolis example under Resources) 2.2.7. Incorporate city climate goals into the 2036 contract renewal for utility franchise agreements 2.3. Ensure small business efficiency programs are implemented equitably Some small businesses may need additional financial and technical assistance to take advantage of available programs. Ensure that these businesses have equitable and affordable access to energy efficiency programs. 2.3.1. Be intentional about engaging small businesses in low-income communities 2.3.2. Target minority -owned small businesses and share benefits and energy efficiency and resources 2.4. Communication and Marketing The city should continue to promote its goals, projects, and successes among small and mid -sized businesses in the community. 2.4.1. Provide ongoing mayoral/city council recognition of energy leaders 2.4.2. Partner with private, public, or non-profit organizations (Local companies, CERTs, GreenStep Cities, Twin West) to publicize individual accomplishments using case studies 2.4.3. Create an intra-city energy competition among small businesses RESOURCES • Lake Street Small Business Energy Coaching Pilot Program — Lake Street Council did extensive outreach to small businesses on energy efficiency and documented their strategies and lessons learned. • Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment —offers a range of programs targeted at commercial energy efficiency, including lighting HVAC, financing, and more. • Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Teams — provides resources, tools, and engagement efforts to implement local energy projects. • Minneapolis green business cost -share program —This is an example of an incentive program implemented by the City of Minneapolis. • Energy Star for Small Business — Energy Star provides resources and recognition for small and medium sized businesses. • Xcel Energy Rebates — Offers rebates for efficiency improvements • CenterPoint Small Commercial Efficiency Program — Offers rebates for high -efficiency equipment. • ACEEE— Successful Practices of Small Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs