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How one Minneapolis neighborhood reduced its carbon emissions by 1,600 metric tons

Kristoffer Tigue

October 16, 2025 |

Minnesota Star Tribune |

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Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

One Minneapolis resident launched a grassroots education campaign to help her neighborhood reduce carbon emissions from home heating by upgrading her home insulation and using electric appliances. She then shared information about the energy-efficiency improvements and available rebates to fund them. Between 2019 and 2024, area residents using these strategies reduced natural gas use by 29%, and is now being replicated in other neighborhoods throughout the city.

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