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		<title>Minneapolis Businesses Eligible for Energy Efficiency Grants and Loans</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/09/01/minneapolis-businesses-eligible-for-energy-efficiency-grants-and-loans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Building Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency Upgrades]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficiency]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Businesses can get 3.9%-interest loans of up to $75,000 and grants of up to 10% project costs.]]></description>
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		<title>Energy Star Launching New Verification Program</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/26/energy-star-launching-new-verification-program/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/26/energy-star-launching-new-verification-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Star]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Refrigerators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficient Appliances]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The government will test Energy Star-labeled appliances to ensure they meet program guidelines.]]></description>
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		<title>U of M Project Gets Grant to Bolster Energy Efficiency of Homes</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/17/u-of-m-project-gets-grant-to-bolster-energy-efficiency-of-homes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/17/u-of-m-project-gets-grant-to-bolster-energy-efficiency-of-homes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:40:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[NorthernSTAR project will investigate ways to improve energy efficiency of homes and home-building, as well as improving air quality.]]></description>
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		<title>Xcel Energy Offering Double Rebates for Boiler Tune-Ups</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/09/xcel-energy-offering-double-rebates-for-boiler-tune-ups/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/09/xcel-energy-offering-double-rebates-for-boiler-tune-ups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Financial Incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utility Incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boiler tune-ups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural gas]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/?p=209</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Through Nov. 30, commercial natural gas customers in Minnesota can get up to $500 in rebates for getting their boiler system tuned up.]]></description>
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		<title>Putting the Plug on Water Cooler Costs</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/05/putting-the-plug-on-water-cooler-costs/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/08/05/putting-the-plug-on-water-cooler-costs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Appliances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Star]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy-Saving Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water Heating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[appliance timers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water coolers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/?p=201</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Water coolers can use more than $80 in energy a year. Here are some tips on how to lower those costs substantially.]]></description>
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		<title>New Solar Thermal Rebates Available</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/07/29/new-solar-thermal-rebates-available-to-minnesota-businesses/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/07/29/new-solar-thermal-rebates-available-to-minnesota-businesses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Federal Government Incentives]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Heating]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/?p=189</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Businesses can get rebates of up to $25,000 toward the purchase of solar thermal heating and water-heating systems.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways to Dry Out Your Dehumidifier Costs</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/07/19/5-ways-to-dry-out-your-dehumidifier-costs/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/07/19/5-ways-to-dry-out-your-dehumidifier-costs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dehumidifiers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Star]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy-Saving Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calcium Chloride]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Damp Rid]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/?p=179</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dehumidifiers are among the biggest electricity users in many businesses and homes. Here's a look at some strategies for reducing those electricity bills.]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Government Jump-Starts Solar Energy</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/07/06/u-s-government-jump-starts-solar-energy/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/07/06/u-s-government-jump-starts-solar-energy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Federal Government Incentives]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Utility Incentives]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/?p=172</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Solar energy is likely to become more widespread and affordable for businesses in coming years.]]></description>
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		<title>Where to Find Out About Financial Incentives for Energy Efficiency</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/06/28/where-to-find-out-about-financial-incentives-for-energy-efficiency/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/06/28/where-to-find-out-about-financial-incentives-for-energy-efficiency/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency Upgrades]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Incentives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Renewable Energy]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DSIRE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rebates]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/?p=166</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A list of Web sites where businesses can find financial incentives for energy upgrades available to them. ]]></description>
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		<title>Xcel Energy Program Helps Thaw Summer Cooling Bills</title>
		<link>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/06/17/xcel-energy-program-helps-thaw-summer-cooling-bills/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.mnenergysmart.com/2010/06/17/xcel-energy-program-helps-thaw-summer-cooling-bills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:47:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Energy Smart</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Conditioning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Financial Incentives]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Xcel Energy commercial and residential customers can get a discount on their summer electric bills by enrolling in the Saver's Switch program.]]></description>
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