EQC Meeting Date: November 19, 2025
To: Environmental Quality Commission
From: Risi Karim, Assistant to the City Administrator / Staff Liaison
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Staff Update.
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Action Requested:
The EQC receives an update regarding staff activities.
Summary Report:
This update includes items not included as agenda items for this meeting
• EQC Lower Energy Cost Event
Hosted by the City of Northfield Environmental Quality Commission, an informative and focused event on reducing energy costs, exploring home energy efficiency and electrification options, and discovering ways to shrink your carbon footprint.
The event will feature presentations from local speakers, success stories from the community, and practical tips for making your home and transportation more energy-efficient and sustainable
Monday November 17th, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC), Rm 103
1651 Jefferson Parkway
Northfield, MN
• Community Climate Leaders Program Coming to Northfield- Spring 2026
The City of Northfield is excited to partner with Carleton College and the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership to bring the Community Climate Leaders Program to our community in Spring 2026! This program equips participants with practical climate knowledge, strategies for local action, and a network of peers committed to making a difference.
The City will support Northfield residents by covering the registration costs through funds made available from the Carbon Reduction Fund, contributing a total of $3,000 to the program. More information about enrollment and the course curriculum will be shared in January 2026.
Program Overview:
o Eight-week program combining online learning and in-person sessions
o Online modules cover climate science, local climate impacts, accessible actions, community engagement, climate justice, and leadership skills
o In-person sessions include group discussions, climate communication exercises, and planning local climate actions
o Participants receive a copy of The Climate Action Handbook by Dr. Heidi Roop, a climate action notebook, and other activity materials
o After completion, participants can connect with fellow Community Climate Leaders statewide and access additional learning opportunities
The impacts of climate change are already here and expected to intensify. This program is a unique opportunity to turn concern into action and make a tangible difference in our community.
• Sustainability Coordinator
The City of Northfield is hiring for a full-time Sustainability Coordinator! The position profile is attached. To learn more or apply, visit: Northfield Sustainability Coordinator <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northfieldmn/jobs/5138924/sustainability-coordinator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs>
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