CX-004608: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Chippewa Tribe of Minnesota on behalf of the Mille Lacs Band Renewable Energy Technologies on Government BuildingsCX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1Date: 01/08/2010Location(s): Tower, MinnesotaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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January 8, 2010
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Chippewa Tribe of Minnesota on behalf of the Mille Lacs Band Renewable Energy Technologies on Government Buildings
CX(s) Applied: B3.6, B5.1
Date: 01/08/2010
Location(s): Tower, Minnesota
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The Mille Lacs Band of the Chippewa Tribe would utilize Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds to install renewable energy systems (three 1.2 kilowatt Windspire? vertical axis wind turbines and 2 solar paneling systems) on 4 government buildings on the reservation: ? Mille Lacs Band Tribal College, (wind) ? Nay Ah Shing Upper/Lower School (solar) ? Mille Lacs Band Community Center (wind) ? Department of Education Charter School (Pine Grove Leadership Academy) (solar/wind) Solar systems would be roof mounted while wind turbines would be installed on open lawn areas of the respective sites.

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