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Shelf Life: Energy assessments and cost savings for grocery stores

Event information

Date and time

Location

Webinar series

Contact

Zachary Paige, [email protected] or 218-236-2001

Shelf Life is a monthly webinar series addressing critical issues and opportunities facing Minnesota’s rural grocers.

Energy costs are a significant expense for many grocery stores. Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MNTAP) representative Kevin Philpy and Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) will discuss practical examples, available resources and funding opportunities.

Topics:

  • Benefits of energy assessments
  • Improving equipment efficiency
  • Reducing energy costs
  • Available resources and technical assistance
  • Funding opportunities for energy efficiency projects

Audience

Rural grocer owners, managers and staff are encouraged to attend to connect with University resources, expertise and each other. 

Cost

Free

Registration

You are welcome to attend any of the webinars in the series. You only need to register once for access to them all. The series will be recorded and available for later viewing.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships

The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) support rural grocery stores with resources and projects throughout Minnesota.

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