Annual Report 2014

PRACTICAL POLICY. BRIGHTER FUTURE. DEAR FRIENDS OF FRESH ENERGY

Each year, as I sit down to write this letter, it always Every single one gives me great pleasure to reflect on what I should of us—from the share with you—our partners, supporters, and donors. admin folks to the communications The most obvious approach would be to give you a team to the board full inventory of our successes over the last year— volunteers—is there have been more than a few. I could also give committed and you an insight into the exciting momentum we have ready for the built in 2014 toward victories we hope for in 2015. work ahead.

But there’s just so much going on! Exciting milestones As a fellow Fresh in energy codes for new residential and commercial Energy donor, buildings; progress toward a stronger transmission you have my grid for wind power; a terrific new partnership with pledge that your ’s top nonprofit housing developers to investment in us make affordable housing more energy-efficient; is always under coalition-building for clean energy jobs; and to our close stewardship and care. We work every day keep Minnesota on the move in transportation. to maximize the benefit of your support and work But you’ll have to visit with us to learn about for the values you cherish. We deeply appreciate them all, because this annual report will just be a having you on our team, and I look forward to our sampler of a few of our top successes in 2014. continued partnership over the coming years.

In these pages, we will dive a little deeper into how As always, thanks for everything you do for we put your values into practice in 2014: How Fresh Fresh Energy. You make our work possible. Energy led the charge on implementing Minnesota’s new solar power laws; how Fresh Energy found bipartisan enthusiasm for helping utilities promote electric vehicles and refuel them at times when demand for energy is low; how Fresh Energy shapes Michael Noble and drives the work to reduce carbon pollution Executive Director from coal-fired power plants, and strives to place Minnesota near the very top of states leading in implementing the federal Clean Power Plan.

They’re all great topics. After all, it’s a remarkable time for clean energy. The cost of wind power continues to fall—over 40 percent since 2009. Soon, electricity from new wind farms will cost less than existing coal generation without any government incentives. Similarly, the cost of solar electric panels has fallen 80 percent in five years. With Fresh Energy intensely focused on further cutting costs, such as permitting and installation and acquiring customers, solar power for your home or business will soon cost no more than your current electricity bill.

In introducing our 2014 annual report, I’m extremely proud of the fact that 100 percent of our staff and board have joined you as donors to Fresh Energy.

1 2 WHAT WE DO Fresh Energy’s overarching goal is to shape and drive progress toward a strong and prosperous Minnesota energy economy, and lead the Midwest’s critical role in our nation’s transition to highly efficient clean energy and transportation systems. To accomplish this goal, we concentrate our efforts in the following six key areas: increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency, expanding transmission for renewables, improving transportation and the built environment in our communities; retiring coal plants, and ultimately regulating and ratcheting down carbon pollution.

3 RENEWABLE ENERGY energy use data to spur additional efficiency. Our long campaign to improve the standard energy code for Fresh Energy advances Minnesota policies that require new buildings came to a successful end, and after the increased use of renewable energy, such as wind and code is adopted in February 2015, we will shift to new solar. In 2014, we intervened in multiple administrative strategies to assure its successful implementation. processes, including utility planning and rate cases, working to get the renewable energy details right. COAL AND CARBON ENERGY EFFICIENCY REDUCTION Fresh Energy promotes tough state and national laws Fresh Energy pursues policies that make our economy and standards that lead to deep, permanent reductions more efficient—saving consumers money and in pollution from coal power plants and industries cutting carbon emissions. In 2014, we worked to and make Minnesota a leader in the clean energy make sure that Minnesota’s utility energy efficiency economy. In 2014, Fresh Energy made big strides programs are strong and effective. We intervened in replacing coal power plants with cleaner energy in utility rate cases and resource planning to speed through analysis, advocacy, and public outreach. the transition to a new utility business model that rewards efficiency and uses best technology options. MIDWEST ENERGY NEWS TRANSMISSION Fresh Energy publishes Midwest Energy News, an online news source that combines the best content Fresh Energy builds coalitions across multiple from the region and original reporting. A go-to Midwestern states to secure the transmission source of information for leaders in government, infrastructure needed for a large scale transition to businesses, the media, and nonprofits, Midwest Energy clean energy. In 2014, Fresh Energy successfully News is surfacing crucial stories and shaping the advocated for a 100-mile line that will provide narrative on the transition to clean energy in a way a crucial outlet for wind development in the that bolsters the efforts of multiple interests working Buffalo Ridge region—Minnesota’s best wind for cleaner energy and transportation systems. resource. We also helped advance other important transmission connections in Wisconsin and Iowa as well, by working to address concerns and pave the way to regulatory approvals. TRANSPORTATION Turning widely-held economic and environmental ideals into Fresh Energy promotes innovative transportation and smart energy policy, Fresh Energy land-use policies that will help speed the transition to a is making measurable progress cleaner transportation system and reduce our reliance toward a strong, prosperous on oil. Minnesota’s transportation system is in need of a long-term funding source in order to maintain energy economy. our existing roads and bridges and support future investments, especially public transit and bicycle and VISION walking infrastructure. In 2014, the Move MN campaign An economy we thrive in and energy brought together more than 200 organizations to that ensures our well-being. advocate for the necessary funding and we will work to keep the coalition unified to win in 2015. MISSION BUILT ENVIRONMENT Shape and drive realistic, visionary energy policies that benefit all. Fresh Energy pursues policies that make our built environment more efficient—saving consumers money and cutting carbon emissions. In 2014, Fresh Energy led a new partnership on improving energy efficiency in affordable multi-unit housing and advocated for the common sense disclosure of

4 MINNESOTA’S SOLAR BOOM A leading national solar industry analyst spoke at a Fresh Energy forum, telling the audience that Minnesota might not have the largest market for solar energy in America, but the rules are shaping up to create the best market design. Here’s how we helped.

COMMUNITY SOLAR VALUE OF SOLAR TARIFF In 2013, Fresh Energy played a leading advocacy role In 2014, Minnesota established its “value of solar” in getting Minnesota’s legislative leaders to adopt method, more precisely determining the value the strongest set of solar policies in the Midwest, of electricity from solar systems on homes and including a clear legislative framework for community businesses. If utilities adopt the rate, businesses and solar projects. Because of our success, Xcel Energy homeowners who produce solar energy will get a was required to propose a community solar plan to fair bill credit for energy they produce. As Executive the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Director Michael Noble said, “Once utilities credit people’s bills fairly for the solar electricity they In 2014, the PUC approved Xcel’s proposal—with produce, soon everyone who wants solar can have it.” improvements advocated by Fresh Energy— that allows more project flexibility and reduces MARKET TRANSPARENCY unnecessary barriers and transaction costs. While we salute rural electric coops for pioneering community Fresh Energy worked with utilities, solar producers, solar in Minnesota, Xcel’s program announced and the Chamber of Commerce to advocate that in December 2014 enables any customer with an the state should collect and publish a database electric bill to participate in a solar project and get a showing the cost of solar and other small power fair credit on their bill for the energy produced. You projects. Keeping individual deals private, a don’t have to have your own a sunny roof or open public database allows customers, businesses, land to do solar any more, thanks to Fresh Energy. and policy makers to access information they need to make informed decisions about solar for investments and public policy.

5 ELECTRIC VEHICLES A growing part of Minnesota’s clean energy future As the number of electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid (EV) owners in Minnesota grew to reach 100,000 in 2013, Minnesota became seventh in the nation for EV adoption. In 2014, Fresh Energy secured critical policy allowing utilities, customers, and society to gain economic and environmental benefits from increased EV deployment. EVs in Minnesota take advantage of the increasingly cleaner regional electricity mix as we ratchet down coal and ramp up efficiency and renewables. And now it’s easier in Minnesota than in any state to fuel your car with 100 percent wind or solar power. Your next bumper sticker can say: Wind Powers This Car.

EV deployment leads to lower battery prices, better battery technology, and more energy storage— important parts of our clean energy future. Additionally, advancements in electric motor development will lead to better, quieter, and pollution-free vehicles like motorcycles, snowmobiles, and jet skis.

In June 2014, Minnesota adopted a statewide standard for EV refueling—the first in the nation— and ensured EVs would be a prevalent part of the state’s clean energy future. Fresh Energy’s work resulted in bipartisan legislation that included a discounted rate for EV refueling, an option of zero- emissions refueling with renewable energy, an option for state agencies to have electric fleet vehicles, and an opportunity for utilities to become champions for EV adoption. This landmark legislation is a win, win, win—big savings for consumers, an extraordinary market opportunity for utilities, and timely action for society, reducing the risks of oil dependence while cutting carbon pollution.

NEW STAFF In the past fiscal year, Fresh Energy has made exciting additions to its staff, bringing a multitude of valuable and diverse skills to advance the mission.

Shawntera M. Hardy is director of Fresh Energy’s transportation and the built environment program, with significant prior experience from HealthPartners as government relations manager as well as from the City of Saint Paul as a planner. Shawntera has a long history working with leaders of diverse interests across sectors, from collaborating on such key projects as Saint Paul’s comprehensive plan, helping metro communities prepare for the Central Corridor light rail investment, and serving as liaison on a major federal bicycling infrastructure investment. Shawntera is a board member for the Saint Paul YWCA, Parks Foundation, as well as EverybodyWins! Minnesota.

Rob Davis joined the team as strategic communications director with a background in media relations and marketing services from his consulting practice, Pioneer Public Relations. Before this, he was the director of external relations and communications at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and led communications and media planning work for fast-growing companies as a senior counselor at Haberman. Rob is a two-time recipient of the Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing and is a graduate of .

Allen Gleckner is focused on distributed clean energy policy and aligning wholesale electricity market rules and regional transmission planning towards broader deployment of clean electricity and energy efficiency resources. Allen has a BA in political science from Washington University in St. Louis and a JD from Stanford Law School. Allen has experience in solar policy, transmission planning, and natural resource protection from his work as staff attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center.

6 HISTORIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR CARBON REDUCTION Minnesota is a national leader in clean energy, with Fresh Energy’s policy leadership helping to create thousands of jobs and protect human health. To stay a leader, we must retire uneconomical coal-burning power plants and replace them with clean, efficient energy. Governor Dayton has laid out a vision for Minnesota to move away from coal-burning power plants to cleaner forms of energy. In 2014, Fresh Energy made big strides in replacing dirty power plants with cleaner energy through analysis, advocacy, and public outreach around three historic opportunities to reduce carbon pollution. SETTING RESPONSIBLE NATIONAL LIMITS ON CARBON POLLUTION In June 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Clean Power Plan, the first-ever national limits on carbon pollution from coal-burning power plants. Burning coal is, by far, the biggest source of carbon pollution in Minnesota and the nation. These commonsense standards will cut dangerous carbon pollution from the power sector by approximately 30 percent from 2005 levels and will reduce smog and soot pollution by 25 percent, saving an estimated 6,000 lives every year. Fresh Energy’s outreach and communications team created a steady drumbeat of support for the Clean Power Plan across Minnesota, including editorial support from around the state and dozens of published opinion pieces, news articles, and commentaries from local leaders. Fresh Energy spoke about the Clean Power Plan at 50 events in 2014, and our members submitted thousands of supportive comments to the EPA. Fresh Energy serves on the state group

7 that will determine how Minnesota meets the Clean Power Plan requirements while creating jobs in the REPLACING MINNESOTA’S energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors. LARGEST CARBON POLLUTER REAL HEALTH AND Minnesota will soon decide the future of its largest coal-fired power plant and biggest carbon polluter— ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS OF Xcel Energy’s Sherco 1 and 2 plants in Becker. ELECTRICITY GENERATION These coal plants, built in the 1970s, emit more than 8 million tons of carbon dioxide every year. This Minnesota passed a landmark law in 1993—one year, Fresh Energy secured the requirement that of Fresh Energy’s first public policy victories— Xcel Energy compare the full costs of continuing that requires regulators to consider health and to burn coal at Sherco 1 and 2 with the full costs environmental costs that are external to the of switching to clean energy. Starting in January price of fossil fuel generation when evaluating 2015, the Public Utilities Commission will scrutinize the economics of future investments. These that analysis, which will include retiring and externalities values have not been updated in 20 replacing these coal units by the year 2020. Fresh years and are no longer scientifically valid. This Energy will advocate for the replacement of these year, regulators voted to support Fresh Energy’s uneconomic plants and will demonstrate strong motion to update these cost numbers in order to public support for these clean energy advances. ensure that Minnesota makes sound decisions on how to meet future energy needs. economists showed that burning coal costs Minnesotans at least $2.1 billion each year in health and environmental damages. Fresh Energy’s actions will ensure that the state uses current externalities data to avoid making hundreds of millions of dollars of bad investments in old coal plants.

8 BENCHMARKING ENERGY USE WATER PAVES THE WAY USE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MINNESOTA Minnesota has long been a leader in clean energy and efficiency, so it’s no surprise that in February 2013, Minneapolis became the first city in the Midwest to adopt a benchmarking ordinance requiring large commercial buildings to report and publicly disclose their energy and water consumption. Minneapolis has released its first annual report on Benchmarking helps building owners compare public buildings since the benchmarking policy was their energy use to that of other buildings passed. The report contains 2012 results for buildings and identify opportunities to save energy and owned by the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis money. The comparison work helps businesses Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Public and building owners create local jobs and Schools, and Hennepin County, and documents prioritize energy efficiency decisions. more than 21 million square feet in more than 100 public buildings. The following results show that the As of June 1, 2014, operators of all commercial ordinance was a great decision for Minneapolis: buildings 100,000 square feet and larger in Minneapolis are required to report their • If all of these buildings reduced their energy energy and water use to the city. Buildings use by 10 percent, more than $2.5 million that are 50,000 square feet and larger will be in energy costs and over 15,000 metric tons required to begin benchmarking in 2015. of carbon pollution would be avoided.

• Between 2009 and 2012, energy efficiency improvements in city buildings have already resulted in more than $6 million in energy savings.

Additionally, Minnesota served as a model on the national stage when the Better Buildings Act of 2014—which encourages policies similar to Minneapolis’ benchmarking ordinance—was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill had strong bipartisan support within Minnesota’s Congressional delegation, with seven of eight representatives, both Democrat and Republican, voting in its favor.

Fresh Energy has been involved in the benchmarking issue for many years, and will continue to advocate for increased efficiency measures in buildings—both residential and commercial—across Minnesota.

9 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT Reporting for fiscal year 2013-14, information is based on the certified audit by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. The complete audit is available upon request.

Statement of Financial Position Statement of Activities ASSETS SUPPORT Cash and Cash Equivalents...... $1,226,524 Contributions and Grants...... $2,189,568 Investments...... 617,964 Interest and Dividend Income...... 10,626 Promises to Give Receivable...... 215,209 In-kind Contributions...... 2,457 Accounts Receivable...... 3,829 Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities ...... 13,642 Prepaid Expenses ...... 27,362 Other Revenue...... 8,938 Equipment...... 13,403 Total Support and Revenue...... $2,225,231 Total Assets...... $2,122,810 EXPENSES Energy, Efficiency, and Climate...... $857,776 LIABILITIES Midwest Communications...... 460,485 Current Liabilities...... $206,672 Transportation and the Built Environment...... 435,064 Hosted Employees...... 67,172 Administration...... 407,841 NET ASSETS Fundraising...... 111,880 Designated for Operating Reserve...... $573,115 Total Expenses ...... $2,340,218 Designated for New Opportunity Fund ...... 110,529 Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets...... ($114,987) Designated for Endowment Purposes...... 75,000 Undesignated...... 57,317 Total Unrestricted Net Assets...... 740,961 Temporarily Restricted...... 1,175,177 Total Net Assets...... 1,916,138 Total Liabilities and Net Assets...... $2,122,810 DONOR LIST We thank the following members who generously donated between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. POWER CIRCLES SunEdison Randy and Bird Anderson The Nash Foundation Minneapolis Foundation Fresh Energy’s Power The David Winton Bell Anonymous (3) Shayna Berkowitz and John and Anita Kes Circles recognize the Foundation Atomic Data Phyllis Wiener and Lakewinds Natural Foods leading individual, The Dick and Joyce Still Ain’t Satisfied, a business, and Evergreen Energy / District Foundation with Attitude Jane Newman and Amy H. McFarland Family Energy Lange organizational members Fund of the Minneapolis Jim Wolford who make generous Foundation Paul and Shannon Burke Sarah Lynch unrestricted contributions The Pohlad Foundation Charles Sumner Bird TESLA CIRCLE Charles and Candice of $1,000 and above Foundation Members contributing $1,000– Nadler each fiscal year. Through $1,999 in a fiscal year. CURIE CIRCLE Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Michael and Patsy Noble their commitment, Fresh Members contributing $5,000– Andersen Foundation Anonymous (3) Energy is able to promote $9,999 in a fiscal year. Melissa Rappaport laws and rules to create a Fredrikson & Byron Eric Blank and Nancy Schifman and Jim Anonymous Printz clean energy system that Iberdrola Renewables Schifman Campbell Foundation Third Level Design sustains our economy, Ross and Bridget Levin Mariesa and Graham Ryan human health, and the Clean Power Finance Emily and Eric Chad Richard and Julie Shrubb environment. M.A. Mortenson Steven Leuthold Family Construction R. Michael and Sharon A. The David Robinson and Foundation Conley Thomas Schnettler and Janet Ekern Fund of the NEWTON CIRCLE Saint Paul Foundation Members contributing a total Longview Foundation- Cheryl Appledorn Culp Family Foundation Kitty and David Crosby of $10,000 or more in a fiscal Stoel Rives, LLP Christine and Loren The Gary and Susan year. Restricted Fund Danielson Rappaport Family tenKsolar Philanthropic Fund Aveda EDISON CIRCLE Charles Dayton and Sara The Lilja Family Evans James Uttley Mark and Kate Hanson Members contributing $2,000– Foundation of the Saint Paul Foundation Alan and Lollie Eidsness White Tree Fund of the Lang Family Foundation $4,999 in a fiscal year. Minneapolis Foundation The Malcolm and Wendy Mark and Kate Hanson McKnight Foundation Donna W. Allan and Bill Kate Wolford and Ed Mahlum McLean Fund* Hayden Family Fund of the Reilly

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ALL DONORS Benshoof Sarah and Whitney Clark Environmental Initiative Mark and Kate Hanson Alan Bensman Daniel Clarkin Becky Erdahl Shawntera Hardy Richard and Sharon Thomas and Margit Berg Steve and Christine Bonnie Esposito and Ron Jim Hart Aadalen Peter Berglund Clemens Elwood Shawn Hartfeldt Cheryl Aarsvold Dick Bernard Dick and Pat Clemmer Kenneth Fairchild Margaret Hasse and Kathleen and Kirk Abbey Amy and Paul Biewen Robert and Diane Dan and Jane Fark David Grothe Ross and Jennifer Abbey Coderre Bill and Kathy Bigelow Ethan Fawley and Lesley Cynthia Hatfield Karen R. Achberger Community Shares of Schack Amanda Bilek Harold and Jeanette Helen Ackerman Minnesota Don Ferber Hawkanson Jeanne Bird Nancy Adams Richard Condon Cody and Laura H.B. Hayden Jr. Adam Birr Russ Adams R. Michael and Sharon A. Fleischfresser Hayden Family Fund Eric Blank and Nancy Stephanie Adler Conley Anthony C. Floyd of the Minneapolis Printz Greenstein and Steven Rae Cornelius Jay Foley Foundation Lynne Bly Greenstein Jay and Page Cowles Scott Forbes John Heer and Jody Charles Boardman Deepak G. Advani Kyle Crocker Joe and Lien Foss Copp George Boody Mark Ahlstrom Robert and Alice Cronk Kenneth Foster Kevin Hein Jim and Ruth Bowyer Sandra M. Ahlstrom Stewart and Lesley Peter J. Foster Emily Helgerson Steve Boyd-Smith Diane Allan Crosby Katie and Rick Fournier Nancy Read Hendricks Michele Braley and Nils Donna W. Allan and Bill Chris and Ingrid Culp R. Worth Frank Jeannie Hendrickson Mahlum Dybvig Culp Family Foundation Fredrikson & Byron John Hensel Nathan Almquist Martha Brand Bob and Jeanne Cutshall Aveda Elizabeth Herbert AmazonSmile Foundation Cindy Brausen Dee Czech Katie Galloway-Thoele Lisa Herschberger and American Hellenic Gerard Breen Mark Clary Virginia Dale Nicholas Garbis Educational Progressive Ralph and Mary Brindle Hank and Marjorie Christine and Loren Scott and Laurie Gauer Association No 66 Thomas Brinkman Danielson Heystek Robin Getman Ameriprise Financial Inc. Broder’s Minneapolis Rob Davis Jason M. Hicks Matthew Anderson Melissa Mae Brown Rebecca and Stewart Nancy Gibson and Ron Sternal Paul Hoff Randy and Bird Anderson Michael and Janet Brown Day Allen and Andrea Judy and Alan Hoffman Robert and Shirley Laurel Browne Charles Dayton and Sara Steve Hoffman Evans Gleckner Anderson Terrance Brueck Dan and Sara Holmdahl Paula DeCosse Lynn Glesne Suzanne and Timothy Third Level Design Julie Holmen Anderson Gary and Connie Degrote Michelle Gobely Deborah Annette Bryant Paul Holt Carol Andrews Anne Denato Judy and Ray Goebel Kathryn Buckley Virginia Homme Nancy Andrews Brian Depew Daniel Gold Kristin Burger Elizabeth Horst Anonymous (18) Jigna Desai Delores Goodwin Paul and Shannon Burke Terry Houle Jody Arman-Jones Gary DeVaan Louise Gorenflo Philip Bush and Kathryn Jim and LaRae Hovland Louis Asher and Lisa Joe DeVito Eville Gorham Bishop John W. Howard Wersal Bill and Karen Dix Journey Gosselin Cafe Ena Seth E. and Nancy Hoyt Jason Astleford Tom Donovan Brian Granahan John and Dorothy Jan Hubbard Atomic Data Callahan Ernie and Mary Dorn Don and Gerry Grant Xena Huff Cheryl Avenel-Navara Campbell Foundation Martha Dorow Merle Greene Maxine Hughes and Evergreen Energy / Cindy Carlsson Amy Dritz Carol and Richard District Energy Greenwood Kieran Hughes Mark Carlton Anita S. Duckor Rod Baakkonen Sharon Grimes Kathy Hund Steve Carples Fred Dulles Leo Babeu and Patricia Bob Gubrud Sandy and Steven Hunt Laurie Casagrande John and Susan Dunlop Schmieder Mike Gude Iberdrola Renewables Brett Cease George Dunn and Donna Ideal Energies Jerold Bahls Harris Gaye Guyton Center for Earth Monica and Rex Ingram Gene and Lois Bakko Claudia Egelhoff William Haider Marc Ballbach and Spirituality and Rural Lang Family Foundation Ministry Alan and Lollie Eidsness Margaret Hall Chandra Coughlin John and Thelma James Emily and Eric Chad Holly Einess Mary Ellen Halverson Kara Bancroft Peggy Halverson Kasak Emily Jarrett Hughes and Mark Chapin Robert Elde Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew Nancy Barks Bryce Hamilton Clarence Chaplin Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Jenny Jewell Thomas Sheila Bayle Andersen Foundation J. Drake and Patrick Charles Sumner Bird and David Thomas Michael Bement Foundation Bill Elwood and Betsy Hamilton Shelley John Larry Bemm Susan Cheney and David Allis Ross and Monique Clifford and Betty Joni Bennett Arbeit Energy Concepts Inc. Hammond Johnson Jim and Marsha Mary Lou Christensen Christopher Ennis Hanke/Rott Family Gift Fund Drew and Karie Johnson

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Kay and Jerry Johnson Krueger Markus Richard Neville Daniel Carlson Robert and Joycelyn Jukka Kukkonen Alice Marszalek Cecelia Newton Steve Piragis Johnson Lakewinds Natural Foods John Marty Christina Nichols and Dorothy Piranian Douglas Jones Jeanne Landkamer Lotti Matkovits Dianne Russell Linda Platt Catherine Jordan and Lee Ann Landstrom Thomas Matkovits Carolyn Niesen Elizabeth Plummer Steve Lick Jane Newman and Amy Dave Matusiak Duane Ninneman Stephen Polasky Charles and Sally Lange Elias Mazikowski Mary Jo and Mark Nissen Kate Poole Jorgensen Kevin Lawless Mike McCloskey Will Nissen and Julia Mary Jean Port Kenneth and Janet Janice Leafer Jackson Joslyn Bill and Mary McGill Kevin Porter Rich Lehman and Lori Susan Nixon and Walter Martin Juhn John and Barbara Lentz June Prange Lehman McGowan Phyllis Kahn Jean M. Noble Greg and Pat Pratt Alicia Leinberger Kerry McGrain Carrie Kalweit Michael and Patsy Noble Mary Ruth M. Preus Laurie Leitch and Bill Bob McKlveen Shana Kaplow and Gorcica Rich and Raymonde Noer Shane Purcell Louise McKlveen Stephen Mitrione Joshua Lemoine William Nynas Paul and Peg Quinn McKnight Foundation Michael and Theresa Lenfestey Family Susan Ode Diego Quintanal Tom and Aggie Meium Karels Foundation Kathleen Olsen Melissa Rappaport Douglas Mensing Barbara Kaufman Duane Lengsfeld and Theresa Olsen Schifman and Jim Metropolitan Council Schifman John Kearney Evelyn Kaiser Patricia A. Olson Environmental Services Kristin Rasmussen Kathryn Keefer David Leppik and Jordan Emily Onello Wood Chris Meyer and Paul Lawrence Redmond James Keller and Patricia Gabe Ormsby Johnson Keller Peter and Pam Leschak Schollmeier Tom Reed Rebekah Ormsby Phyllis and Don Kerr Steven Leuthold Family Susan Meyers Mary Rehwaldt Steve and Shelley Orr Anita Kerssen Foundation Christopher Miller Anne and Peter Reich Dick and Judy Ottman John and Anita Kes Joel Levie Stacy Miller Bob Reichert Elizabeth Ozmon and Meher Khan Ross and Bridget Levin Jan Mitchell Martha Laudert Kathleen Remund Anne K. Kimber Alison Lindburg Greg Mizer Marion Padilla Kathleen Rice and Greg Susan J. Kimmel Bill and Lu Lindstrom Mario Monesterio Loek Joseph F. Palen Fred King Judy and Greg Lissick Margot and Bjorn Craig Rittler Ellen Palmer and Scott Jeanie Kirby Jamie Long Monson Alsleben Angie Robinson Wendy Klager Longview Foundation- Emily Moore Nancy Palmer Jo Anne Rohricht Julie Klassen Kitty and David Crosby Judith Moore Dagmar Romano Restricted Fund Kristin Pardue Leo M. Klisch Marilyn Morem Warren Park and Patty Robert Rossi and S. Alex Lorrie Louder Schwartz Roger and Kim Klisch- Liz Morris Otto Park Katy Lowery Marvin Rothfusz Baudoin Garth Morrisette Paula and Wayson Parker Paul Lukens and Nancy Bethanie Kloecker and MA Mortenson Roberta Rott and Larry Hoeft Eric Pasi Hanke Greg Mann Paul Moss Ernesto Luna Eric and JoAnn Gregory T. Rotter David Knoblauch and Larry Muelken Pasternack Sue Woodrich Rebecca Lundberg Lisa Rudolph Thomas R. Mueller Karyn Paulman and Christopher Knopf David Luth Sandy and Jim Rummel Susan and Michael Mullin Stephen Paulman Daniel Knuth Laura Lutz Lynn Russ Diane Mundt Ken and Siobhann Kathy Koch Sarah Lynch Carole E. Rust Gwen Myers Paulman Joe Konecny M.A. Mortenson Mariesa and Graham Mason C. Myers and Garry George and Beth Construction Pearlman Ryan Gary Konkol Gwen Myers Robert C. Mack and Walter Pearson Anders and Ewa Rydaker Thomas Kottke Patricia Mack Charles and Candice Gloria Peck Brita Sailer Larry Kraft Geneva MacMillan Nadler Patrick and Kaia Pelstring Pete Salmon Lynn Krafve Tim and Dianne Madsen Craig and Patricia Neal on behalf of Heartland Peter H. Bachman and Christine Salomon Lawrence Krantz and Donna Allan and Bill Diane Pittman Inc. Janet Rice Fund of the Allen Sames Mahlum Minneapolis Foundation Clean Power Finance Charlotte Neigh Judith M. Sausen Sara Malek Donna and Richard Nels and Liz Leutwiler Jim Scheidt and Peggy John and Barbara Krenn Gary Malinowski Peterson Bob and Carole Kriesel Foundation Larson Maria Surma Manka and Carl Nelson Kathryn Peterson Karen Schik and James Laura Krishnan Joram Manka Caryl Nelson Brian Peterson- Martin Amelia Kroeger Mankato Area Delacueva Jack and Sara Nelson- Deborah Schlichting and Laurel Krouse and David Environmentalists Doug Petty Charles Blomme Gagne Pallmeyer Karin and Larry Margolis Deb and Doug Pierce William Schlichting and Nicholas and Donna Julie Nester and Zdenek Lynne and Howard Mestenhauser Barbara Pilling and Stephen Lenius

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Betty Schlotthauer SunEdison Sam Villella Charlie and Julie Zelle Incorporated, Thomson Joan Schmitz Donald and Wildie Dan Vogel Theresa Zeman Reuters, Community Ray Schmitz Swanson Karl and Ann Vohs Dawn Zugay Shares of Minnesota, Pamela Swanson Minnesota Environmental Thomas Schnettler and Lance Vrieze IN HONOR Fund, and other efforts. Cheryl Appledorn Susan E. Swanson Jenna and Mark Wade Greg and Pat Pratt, in Kay Lara Schoenwetter Linnea and Jon Swenson John and Mona Wade Tellekson honor of Beverly Pratt FOUNDATIONS Rachelle Schoessler Lynn Sanna Walker Anonymous Erin Tait Bruce D. Snyder, MD, in Gary and Mary Ann Jay Walljasper and Julie honor of David and Kristy Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Schokmiller Craig Tarr Ristau Snyder Andersen Foundation Lowell Schow tenKsolar D. Clifton Ware and Sanna Walker, in honor of Argosy Foundation Carolyn Rose Schurr Tennant Foundation Bettye Ware George Phillip Durkee Aveda Joe Schwartzberg Michael R Texler and Beth Waterhouse and Patrcia and Craig Neal, in Peter H. Bachman and Rebecca and Louis Hannah Dunevitz Texler Don Maronde honor of Heartland Inc. Janet Rice Fund of the Schwartzkopf The David Robinson and Andrew Wattenhofer Laura Lutz, in honor of Minneapolis Foundation Jan Scofield Janet Ekern Fund of the Stu Webb Dale (Dad) Lutz Saint Paul Foundation Charles Sumner Bird Robert Secor Jered Weber Foundation The David Winton Bell Kenneth Fairchild, in honor Seiurus Fund, A Giving Foundation Paul Wegner of my father, Cliff Fairchild The David Winton Bell Fund of ImpactAssets Jerry Weiner Sr, a tireless advocate of Foundation The Dick and Joyce clean energy science. Blanchette Hooker Jonathan Sellman and H. McFarland Family Joel Weisberg and Janet Carolyn E. Carr Watchman Sheila Bayle, in honor of Rockefeller Fund Fund of the Minneapolis the great work of the staff Claren Sellner Foundation Cathryn and William of Fresh Energy!!! Blue Cross Blue Shield Chad Selmecki and Nan The Forward Curve Weller Campbell Foundation Madden Greg Wenz Linda Platt, in honor of Bird The Gary and Susan Anderson Cannon Family Foundation Erich Selvig Rappaport Family Sarah West and Raymond Carolyn Foundation Philanthropic Fund Robertson Peggy Haverson Kasak, in Darren Sharp honor of Justin Halverson Climate Action Campaign Bob Shepard The James and Doris Anne F. Weyandt Jorgenson Charitable Lorrie Louder, in honor The Crown Family Mike Shong White Tree Fund of the of Michael Noble’s Fund Minneapolis Foundation Energy Foundation Richard and Julie Shrubb Leadership The Lilja Family Wendy Wiegmann and Garfield Foundation Susan and Ed Sisola Foundation of the Saint Cathy Heying Richard Condon, in honor George Gund Foundation of Minnesota Bonnie Skelton Paul Foundation Shayna Berkowitz and Greater Minnesota Carin Skoog and Ross The Malcolm and Wendy Phyllis Wiener and Jody Arman-Jones, in Housing Fund Anderson McLean Fund* Still Ain’t Satisfied, a honor of Rachel and Rand Anderson Hanke/Rott Family Gift Nell and Chris Smith The Nash Foundation Foundation with Attitude Fund Janet Wilcox Bruce D. Snyder The Pohlad Foundation IN MEMORY Hayden Family Fund Brian Sobocinski Melvin and Sharon Jason Willett of The Minneapolis Nell and Chris Smith, in Erika Solanen Thelen Alexis and Brandon Foundation Williams memory of Tom Crosby David A. Solomon Sheryl Theuninck Joyce Foundation Scott and Barb Thiem David Williams *This year, we celebrate Kresge Foundation John Song the life and mourn the Priscilla J. Thomas Robert and Hiroko Lang Family Foundation Margaret Sorensen Williams passing of Malcolm Cathy Spengler Peter Thompson McLean, a renaissance Steve Leuthold Family Shawn Willy Foundation Spero Properties Thomson Reuters man with a distinguished Steve Wilson and Mary Lilja Family Foundation of Arthur Spring Elizabeth Tisel Shedd career in the Foreign Mary T’Kach Service, and as President The Saint Paul Foundation Suresh Sreenivasaiah Thomas Witt of Northland College Carla Tollefsrud Longview Foundation - Lyle Steinfeldt Carol Witte and Winston in Ashland, Wisconsin, Kitty and David Crosby Meryl and Paul Jessica K. Trites Rolle Cavert President of the United Restricted Fund Steinhauser Alexis Troschinetz Jim Wolford Arts Council, co-founder of The McKnight Foundation Compatible Technologies DeeAnn Stenlund Michael Troutman and Kate Wolford and Ed The Dick and Joyce Amy Blumenshine Reilly International and a Geoff Stenrick H. McFarland Family generous member of Stoel Rives, LLP Ronnette K. Trulson Amanda K. Woodrum Fund of the Minneapolis Fresh Energy. Erin Stojan Ruccolo and Marian and Mike Tuomala Medora Woods Foundation Tony Ruccolo Louis and Barb Turner Katy and Dave Wortel WORKPLACE The Malcolm and Wendy McLean Fund of the Saint Patti Tetta and Bob Daniel Utoft Dale and Nora Wright GIVING Striker Paul Foundation James Uttley Melissa Wright Many thanks to all who Kristin Stuenkel and Kent Ken Valley D. Wuerffel and W. generously support Fresh Minnesota Department of Honl Commerce Heidi and Scott Kirchgessner Energy in their workplace Lucy Suits VanGenderen Peter and Peggy Yackel giving campaigns through C.S. Mott Foundation Michael Sullivan Barbara Veit Bryan Zell Ameriprise Financial The Nash Foundation

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