Partners in Energy Program

In July 2020, the City of Roseville was accepted into Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Program. Partners in Energy is a program that supports communities by assisting them in developing and implementing energy plans. With Roseville being a part of Partners in Energy, the City can meet its energy goals and help residents and businesses in reducing their energy bills and carbon footprints. 

The Partners in Energy program is a two-year commitment. The initial six to eight months are dedicated to developing a strategic energy action plan through the Energy Action Team, and the remainder of the two years is dedicated to implementation of the energy plan. Throughout the entire process, Roseville will be working closely with a dedicated Xcel Energy team that will provide guidance, education, and resources for City staff, businesses, and residents as they work to achieve energy goals by specific target dates.

Energy Action Plan

The Energy Action Team worked with staff from Xcel Energy and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) to develop goals and strategies to form the heart of the City’s first Energy Action Plan. This plan was formally adopted by the City Council on June 21, 2021.

Energy Action Plan
Executive Summary

Focus Area 1: Energy Burden

The purpose of this theme is to increase awareness and access to programs that boost the efficiency of income-eligible homes, thereby reducing the need for energy and helping families facing a moment of financial burden.

Focus Area 2: Residential Energy Efficiency

The purpose of this focus area is to increase participation in available energy efficiency programs, which deliver physical efficiency improvements to participants’ homes or provide incentives to replace inefficient equipment.

Focus Area 3: Commercial/Industrial Energy Efficiency

The purpose of this task is to improve awareness and participation efficiency programs, with focus on small and medium-sized businesses who are less likely to benefit from existing programs.

Focus Area 4: Renewable Energy

The purpose of this focus is to provide education and motivation to participate in subscription or on-site renewable energy programs best suited to individual homeowners’ preferences.