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February 03, 2010
Tired of huge energy bills? Old, clunky refrigerators and appliances can account for as much as 70 percent of a home's energy costs. A new federal program, launching in Minnesota in March promises rebates of up to $650 for replacing those old Reagan-era fridges and appliances and improving energy efficiency.
February 01, 2010
Faster than a speeding bullet? Well, almost. Twin Cities residents will be able to travel to Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and beyond at much faster speeds, thanks to the proposed high-speed rail line scheduled to begin service by 2013.
February 01, 2010
Food expert and journalist Michael Pollan appeared on Oprah last week to talk about why industrial farming is wreaking havoc on our environment and our health. Check out a recap of the show, learn about the doc films Fresh and Food Inc., and take the food quiz.
January 26, 2010
Is Minneapolis a shining example of the future of food? Last week, in a speech before the Conference of Mayors, first lady Michelle Obama cited Minneapolis' mini farmers markets as a leading example of communities combating obesity and promoting healthier, sustainable food initiatives.
January 25, 2010
Though tax season doesn't officially "start" till March, W2s and other forms are starting to pile up in mailboxes. The Department of Energy provides an easy way for homeowners to start preparing their files and receive the tax credits for energy efficiency they deserve.
January 20, 2010
The U.S. Labor Department has announced its $150 million "Pathways out of Poverty" program, promising to inject $4 million in to the city of Minneapolis for green-jobs training. The grant comes in addition to recent awards to Minnesota organizations for job training in clean and renewable energy.
January 18, 2010
While engineering fixes such as hybrid cars, wind energy, bio-fuels, and other ideas have been touted as the solution to the climate change problem, it is ultimately Minnesota's geographical layout that produces the greatest challenge to curbing energy usage.
January 15, 2010
New attention is being paid to what goes inside all those little bottles of lotions and promises of brand-new, radiant skin. We offer up a guide to finding a lotion that's safe for you and the environment.
January 13, 2010
The Twins and Target Field aim to reduce municipal water use by more than 50 percent, helping to save as much as 2 million gallons of water a year at the new ballpark. Like the TCF Gopher Stadium, Target Field is hoping to receive LEED certification.
January 11, 2010
Junk mail piling up? You're not alone. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans toss out nearly 5.8 million tons of junk mail in a typical year. That's more than 11 billion pounds of annual waste in junk mail alone.
January 07, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed stricter health standards for smog on Thursday. The smog restrictions could affect Minnesota, which under Bush-era limits was exempt from restrictions.
 
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Walser Subaru is proud to be:

 - The only LEED Certified Subaru Dealership in America

- The only LEED Certified Auto Dealershiop in Minnesota

- The only LEED Certified Building in Burnsville, MN


Walser Subaru has been awarded LEED certification for the construction of our new Subaru dealership in Burnsville. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party certification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reductions, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED provides building owners and operators a concise framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.


Did you know?

  • - Walser Subaru uses wind power for all its energy needs
  • - Walser Subaru burns used motor oil to heat the building
  • - Subaru vehicles are the most fuel efficient all-wheel drive vehicles sold in America

- The Subaru factory in Indiana produces zero waste

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