2015 EcoMetro Sustainable Living Tour
Application
Tour Date: May 30th, 2015
Hosted by: The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
Welcome to the 2015 EcoMetro Tour application process. The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) will be
choosing 8 to 10 of the highest quality sites in the Metro Area to feature in an 8 x11 full color guidebook.
This guidebook will act as tour goers’ “ticket” to visit the sites and will cost approximately $15 per person to purchase.
You can see last year’s guidebook here and the website here.
Please call us with any questions!
To be eligible for the tour:
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Your home or project must have at least one renewable energy system, and incorporate the concepts of
energy efficient and sustainable building practices.
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It must be in the 11 county Metro Area.
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Projects must be camera ready by October 24th, 2015
The selection of projects will be based on a mix of criteria to create an event that will attract a wide audience of tour
goers.
The application deadline is October 24th, 2015 for sites without professional, high quality pictures taken
already. Other projects can be submitted by mid-November 2015. The selection committee will schedule and visit the
projects as applications come in.
FEES
There are two fees associated with the 2015 Metro Tour. All applicants must pay an application fee; the second fee
only applies to the homes that are selected for the 2015 Tour.
Application Fee:
MRES Business Member: $30
Non-Member: $40
Site Confirmation Fee:
MRES Business Member: $300
Non-Member: $400
1. A non-refundable application fee is due by October 24th, 2015. This may be paid using Pay Pal through the
MRES website at www.mnrenewables.org/MetroTour2015 or by check payable to the MN Renewable
Energy Society and mailed to:
MN Renewable Energy Society
2928 5th Ave S
Mpls, MN 55408
2. If selected, the site confirmation fee is $300/$400. Your company will be featured prominently with your project
in the guidebook. Other businesses that participated in the project may also list their info for an additional $150 per
business. You can see an example of how businesses will be listed in last years guidebook.
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The submitter is responsible for "in-house" logistics the day of the tour on Saturday, May 30th, 2015 staffing
your project from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with knowledgeable and articulate individuals who can answer questions about the
project (e.g. owner, architect/designer, builder, mechanical contractor, solar installer, landscaper). Minnesota
Renewable Energy Society volunteers will greet tour goers at the project entrance, check tickets, and if necessary, ask
people to remove their shoes.
Thank you! The funds from this tour helps support the work of the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society and allows it
them to continue to educate citizens on the potential of solar energy, coupled with smart design/construction and
ultimately, the wise use of all resources.
Questions? Laura Burrington, MN Renewable Energy Society, 612-963-4757
Contact Information
Project Address:
Owner Name(s):
Cell Phone:
E-Mail:
Best way to contact the owner:
Submitter Name/Primary Contact:
Submitter is: Owner ___ Architect/Designer ___
Architect ___
Builder ___
Solar Installer ___
Designer ___ Other:
Contact Name:
A/D Firm & Address:
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Builder/Contact:
Builder Firm & Address:
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Mechanical Contractor/ Contact:
Contractor Firm & Address:
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Solar Contractor/Contact:
Solar Firm & Address:
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Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-mail:
Other/Contact:
Firm& Address:
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Project Information
New construction _
Remodel /Addition ______ Year Built _________
Square Feet ________
Environmental Rating program: _____________________________
Score/Level: ____________________
Please check all applicable features and briefly describe the details of those features.
SYSTEMS
___Passive heating and/or cooling design features (e.g. orientation, window sizing and placement)
___Alternative innovative wall thermal enclosure system
(2x6 wall with R19 fiberglass batt in cavities, plus 8” Dow rigid EPS insulation on exterior, with 2x furring to
created rain screen.
___Innovative roof system
___Natural daylighting strategies
___High-efficiency lighting beyond CFL
___High efficiency or innovative heating and cooling system
___ Home performance testing
___Water use reduction/conservation
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___Auxiliary water catchment
___Innovative wastewater system
___Active solar (describe system components)
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
MATERIALS
__Sustainable, reclaimed/reused, recycled-content and/or local materials (e.g. FSC-certified, materials sourced
within 500 miles, etc.)
__Low toxin materials and finishes
Low-VOC Valspar paint and primer, No-VOC Manus caulks and sealants.
___Minimization of materials (e.g., advanced framing, no paint on stucco, stained concrete floors, etc.)
__ Construction waste reduction (recycling, shredding for mulch, soil stockpiling, etc.)
SITE
_Minimized site impact
___Permaculture
___Neighborhood revitalization/infill/scale
___Landscaping (e.g., tree protection plan, natural landscape, native plants, sustainable urban landscaping practices)
___Non-toxic pest control (physical, products, etc.)
Please write a descriptive paragraph about the outstanding green features of this project.150 word limit)
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Why should this project be selected for the 2015 EcoMetro Sustainable Living Tour? (150 word limit)
Are there high qualities photos already taken for this site? ____Yes, lots
____Yes, a couple
___ Not really
Please attach at least 2 photos of the site to email with this application
Checklist of items for this application to be complete and accepted:
___Did you fill out all applicable fields on the application and provide all the contact information for your project?
___Did you include the signed Owner’s Release Form (See below)?
___Did you pay online or send a check for the $40 application fee?
___Did you attach the pictures?
Thank you for applying to the 2015 EcoMetro Sustainable Living Tour! We will notify you of our receipt within one
business day.
Questions? Laura Burrington 612-963-4757
Submit this application and owner’s release by either:
1. Fill out and email to: laurab@mnrenewables.org
2. Print and mail to:
Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
2928 5th Ave S
Mpls, MN, 55408
EcoMetro Tour Owner Release/ Authorization Form
This form must be filled out, signed and received by Mid November, 2015. You may submit this release one of the
following ways:
1. Sign this Word doc electronically, attach to an email and send to laurab@mnrenewables.org
2. Print, sign, scan and email to laurab@mnrenewables.org
3. Print and mail to:
Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
2928 5th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 55408
Questions? Call Laura Burrington, 612-963-4757
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Project Address:____________________________________________
Owner(s):____________________________________________________
Individual responsible for submitting this project for the 2015 EcoMetro Tour (may or may not be owner):
_____________________________________________________
By signing this Release, I, the Property Owner, agree to and understand the following:
I grant to the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES), its advertising or public relations agency, licensees, and
producers of their educational and promotional materials and their successors and assigns, the right to use, publish, and
copyright my picture, voice and/or moving image and/or images of the Property for educational programs, advertising, and
promotion in connection with the 2015 EcoMetro Tour. I understand that this right includes the right to combine my
picture, voice and/or moving image with others and the right to alter any of these for the purposes described herein.
I agree to release MRES and all of its officers, employees, and agents, and any parties listed as “Produced by” or “Sponsored
by” and their officers, employees and agents, from any liability claims and costs of whatever kind that occur in connection
with conducting any segment of the EcoMetro Tour on my property. I grant MRES permission to place directional signage
on my property on tour day.
I hereby grant permission for this project to be open to ticket holders on May 30th, 2015 from 10 am to 4 pm. I understand
that there will be at least four (4) people, provided by MRES or contractors on site from 10am to 4pm to conduct the tour
and answer questions. I will be onsite to assist and answer questions as needed. I will allow access to the interior and
exterior of my home.
( )By checking this box, I agree to the conditions above and serves as my electronic signature.
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Property Owner Signature
____________________________________
Property Owner Signature
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Date
___________________________________________
Printed Name and Date
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