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PAG E 2 SUSTAINABILITY NEWSLETTER Inflation Reduction Act Opportunities and Electrification The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a climate, healthcare, and tax act f passed in August 2022 with a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. It is the largest package of climate investments in US history. We are seeing more frequent and severe effects of climate change, and the federal government is working to implement numerous financial incentives to widely increase adaptation and mitigation efforts across the country. "Electrification" is shorthand for switching from using fossil fuels for things like transportation and home energy usage to electric or battery sources (including home heating and cooking with natural gas, which is a fossil fuell). The IRA addresses the urgent need to increase electrification in these areas by providing many tax refunds and eventually instant rebates to offset the cost of purchasing an electric car, insulating and air -sealing a home, or even purchasing a convection stovetop to replace a gas stovetop. If you're looking to purchase an electric vehicle or make home energy efficiency improvements now or in the near future, be sure to know what rebates are available) There are several great resources to help: • A great calculator from Rewiring America was created to help residents learn what rebates they are eligible for based on their household income level: RewirinciAmerica.org/app/IRA-calculator • Clean Energy Resource Teams also has an excellent Inflation Reduction Act guide —I reference this page so much, I just have to type "c" into my web address bar and that's the first site that comes up! Cleanenergyresou rceteams.org/inflation-red uction-act-what-you-need-know Sustainability Resources and Opportunities Xcel Energy Smart Meters—Xcel Energy is installing new smart meters in the Roseville area right now. This means Xcel can respond more quickly to service outages, and help manage electricity load to maximize the usage of renewable energy. Learn more at their webpage, and sign in to your Xcel Energy Account to see details on your energy usage once your new meter is installed. Are you passionate about reducing waste? Considerjoining Ramsey County's Waste Reduction Advi- sory Committee. This group will provide guidance and advice as the county updates their Solid Waste Man- agement Plan in 2024. Applications are due by December 1, 2023. University of Minnesota Electrification Certificate —The MN Center for Electrification Opportunity (CEO) re- cently launched a certificate program for prospective students (of all ages!) to learn how to gain the technical skills needed for electrification innovation. Contact electrificationO-umn.edu for more information on the certifi- cation and other upcoming programs! Metro Transit G Line —Metro Transit is planning a new Bus Rapid Transit corridor on Rice Street, which will serve Roseville neighborhoods in the area. Read the draft plan and provide comments and feedback by November 6th. Metro Transit free routes— Routes 32 and 62, both of which run alongside or through Roseville, are part of Metro Transit's Free Fare Pilot. It's a great opportunity to try transit if you haven't before) The 32 will take you to Northeast Minneapolis and up to Robbinsdale, and the 62 runs along Rice Street to Saint Paul. Rides are free until December 31, 2024. Ramsey County Fix -It Clinics —If you have household goods or clothing in need of repair, Ramsey County hosts monthly "Fix -It Clinics" to help residents learn repair skills and reduce waste. Find out upcoming dates and more information at this link! Page 15 of 82