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4. Novel Energy Solutions LetterNovel Energy Solutions Novel E.n a rgy 23913 County Road 39 P4 Saint Charles, MN 55972 Duane Hebert 507-961-3350 www.NovelEnergySolutions.com August 6, 2014 Mayor Randall Simonson City of Scandia 14727 209th St. N. City of Scandia, MN 55073 Dear Mayor Simonson, RECEIVED, AUG 1 1 2014 CITY OF SCANDIA Congratulations on your community's recognition as part of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program. You are to be commended for your leadership enhancing sustainability and quality of life for your citizens. If you're ready to lead the community to even greater success, new opportunities are on the horizon. In the next few months the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Xcel Energy will finalize plans for the roll -out of Community Solar Gardens (CSG's). CSG's provide an opportunity forjust about everyone in your community to participate in solar energy savings. Currently, the advantages of solar energy are only available to those who can generate solar electricity at their homes, businesses or property. Unfortunately, as many as 75% of the population are unable to generate solar electricity due to lack of accessible sunlight, renting their living space, or not having the financial means to invest in solar production. CSG's allow solar electricity to be generated anywhere within the Xcel Energy service area and at minimal or no cost to the "subscriber" of a CSG. Novel Energy Solutions (NES) would like to partner with you to make solar energy available to everyone in your community and help your sustainability efforts reach the next level. All that is needed is some open space with clear exposure to the sun. Little or unused open space, tax forfeited parcels, blighted areas prime for redevelopment, and space on top of or around municipal buildings are all possible locations. We can handle the rest. With so many other great things going on in your city we can help you achieve your sustainability goals without placing a burden on staff or any cost to the city. In fact, as a subscriber in the CSG your city can realize savings on electricity. NES does the work, your community reaps the successes attainable through sustainability and solar energy. Please do not hesitate to contact me to assist in making your community an even better place to live. Congratulations again, on your sustainability efforts through the GreenStep Program. Sincerely,, Duane Hebert Novel Energy Solutions 507-961-3350 duane.hebert@novelenergy.biz