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:

MemberWardOrganization
Robert Blaken/aSolar Bear/Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light
Margaret Cherne-Hendrick8Fresh Energy
Timothy DenHerder-Thomas9Cooperative Energy Futures
Trevor Drake7Great Plains Institute
John Farrell11Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Abby Finis9CR Planning / Great Plains Institute
Timothy GaetzN/AMinneapolis Public Housing Authority
Matt Kazinka9Lake Street Council
Kevin LewisN/ABuilding Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Minneapolis
Patty O’Keefe10MN350
Rebecca Olson3Neighborhood Energy Connection
Julia Silvis7Representing Minneapolis residents/property owners
Jamez Staples5Renewable Energy Partners
Shane Stennes12University of Minnesota
William Weber9Center 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.