Energy Vision Advisory Committee Members
The Energy Vision Advisory Committee (EVAC) is charged by the Board with reviewing and providing feedback on the Clean Energy Partnership’s biennial work plan and measurement and performance reports; providing feedback on special initiatives as requested by the Board; and communicating to members’ respective constituencies about EVAC and Board decisions and activities. The work of EVAC is critical to the success of the Clean Energy Partnership. EVAC members for 2017-2018 term are:
Member | Ward | Organization |
Robert Blake | n/a | Solar Bear/Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light |
Margaret Cherne-Hendrick | 8 | Fresh Energy |
Timothy DenHerder-Thomas | 9 | Cooperative Energy Futures |
Trevor Drake | 7 | Great Plains Institute |
John Farrell | 11 | Institute for Local Self-Reliance |
Abby Finis | 9 | CR Planning / Great Plains Institute |
Timothy Gaetz | N/A | Minneapolis Public Housing Authority |
Matt Kazinka | 9 | Lake Street Council |
Kevin Lewis | N/A | Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Minneapolis |
Patty O’Keefe | 10 | MN350 |
Rebecca Olson | 3 | Neighborhood Energy Connection |
Julia Silvis | 7 | Representing Minneapolis residents/property owners |
Jamez Staples | 5 | Renewable Energy Partners |
Shane Stennes | 12 | University of Minnesota |
William Weber | 9 | Center for Sustainable Building Research |
EVAC members serve two-year terms. A request for applications for 2019-2020 EVAC members will be posted in Fall 2018.