Historic Saint Paul

Panel Discussion
SPNN Studios
375 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Open House 5-6 p.m.
Program 6-7:30 p.m.

Historic Saint Paul will convene a panel discussion of construction,
environmental, and preservation professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing Green Retrofitting strategies in Saint Paul’s traditional building stock. The panel discussion will be held in the studios of Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) and broadcast through SPNN over Saint Paul’s public access television.

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Green Retrofitting Today’s Homes for Tomorrow
Historic Saint Paul is hosting a three-part series of workshops on Green Retrofitting your existing home. The series will present information on current tools, strategies, and resources for improving the energy efficiency of existing homes, and will explore related issues such as planning for long-term sustainability while conserving character and architectural features.

Workshop #1
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Hmong Professional Building – 225 University Avenue Saint Paul, MN

Jimmie Sparks of Neighborhood Energy Connection will present Xcel Energy’s overview of strategies to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of existing homes. Participants will learn how to address energy wasters, such as: drafty windows, insufficient insulation, humidity problems, inefficient appliances, and poor ventilation.

Workshop #2
Thursday, December 3, 12:00 – 1:15 pm
City Hall Lower Level – Room 41
15 Kellogg Boulevard

Michael Williams of Minnesota GreenStar will provide an overview of their green building standard and certification program which promotes healthy, durable, high performance construction practices in new AND existing homes.

Workshop #3
January 26, 2010
SPNN Studios
Open House 5-6
Program 6-7:30

Historic Saint Paul will convene a panel discussion of construction,
environmental, and preservation professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities of implementing Green Retrofitting strategies in Saint Paul’s traditional building stock. The panel discussion will be held in the studios of Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) and broadcast through SPNN over Saint Paul’s public access television.