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