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		<title>Those Damn Ice Dams!</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2011/those-damn-ice-dams/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:21:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday was a day full of stories from fellow agents about ice dams at their listings and from the ice dam that clogged our roof drain and caused our roof to leak in about 1/2 dozen places in the building and created standing water in several spots. Most of the houses that are suffering from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota Offers $2 Million in Energy Saver Rebates</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An additional $2 million in Energy Saver Rebates is available for homeowners who install eligible energy-saving home improvements. These improvements must be financed using a Fix-up Fund loan, which allows homeowners finance the cost of making energy efficient upgrades. Rebates up to $10,000 are available for application on a first-come, first-served basis. More information and an Energy Saver Rebate application [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota Appliance Rebate Web Site Down</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This just came through my email&#8230; is it down due to a problem with the vendors web site or due to unprecedented demand?  Only time will tell&#8230; Office of Energy Security, Minnesota Department of Commerce ENERGY STIMULUS UPDATE Monday, March 1, 2010 Rebate Web Site Unavailable   We are aware that Appliance Rebate website is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota Appliance Rebate Program Details Released &#8211; Up To $200 Back!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Department of Commerce&#8217;s Office of Energy Security (what a mouthful) has just released more information on their energy star appliance rebate program. On March 1 @ 8am the website and a phone number will launch with a rebate reservation system &#8211; residents will have to pre-register for the rebate and receive a specific [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota to Offer Rebates up to $200 for New Appliances!</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2010/minnesota-to-offer-rebates-for-new-appliances/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[city grants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the latest information available (as of 1/4/2010) from the State of Minnesota&#8217;s &#8220;Office of Energy Security&#8221; web site.  With an expected program start date of March 1, 2010 and money available for only approximately 25,000 homeowners, it will be important to keep a close eye on this! &#8212;&#8212;&#8212; Trade-in &#38; Save Appliance Program [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Water Conservation &#8211; Cities Thinking Backwards?</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2009/water-conservation-cities-thinking-backwards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2009/water-conservation-cities-thinking-backwards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[low flow toilets]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Star Tribune had an article today discussing how the Metropolitan Council is pushing all cities to encourage water conservation.  The paper profiles Minnetonka and their efforts to curb usage by dramatically increasing water rates for excessive usage.  While an &#8220;overconsumption tax&#8221; will certainly help curb usage, there are many other ways to promote conservation: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Efficiency Furniture in a Box</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2008/efficiency-furniture-in-a-box/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2008/efficiency-furniture-in-a-box/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Useless Ramblings]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine taking a whole bedroom set with you in a box! Related Posts:Great Video for Twin Cities Home SellersMinneapolis Area Association of REALTORS Monthly Video UpdateHere comes statistics in a videoA REALTOR ChristmasTwin Cities Real Estate May Market Update]]></description>
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		<title>Tax Rebates on Energy Efficient Upgrades</title>
		<link>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2007/tax-rebates-on-energy-efficient-upgrades/</link>
		<comments>http://www.twincitiesrealestateblog.com/2007/tax-rebates-on-energy-efficient-upgrades/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Dickinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Energy Efficiency]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Info for Buyers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy star]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Through December 31st 2007, if you purchase specific qualifying energy-efficient items for your home, you can save hundreds of dollars via federal tax rebates. Water heaters 80% efficient or greater (tankless) &#8211; $300 Furnaces 95% efficient or greater &#8211; $150 Air Conditioners 14 SEER or greater &#8211; $300 Insulation &#8211; 10% of cost, up to [...]]]></description>
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