Photo albums
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Energy-savings results event
On April 19, 2011, Otter Tail Power Company celebrated with the community of Rothsay, Minnesota, as the company announced preliminary energy savings associated with the Community Energy Challenge. When all technology improvements and behavioral change initiatives have been in place for a full year, and when results are adjusted for changes in weather and normally occurring growth, Rothsay is on track to save more than 19 percent of its pre-challenge energy use. See the April 20 news posting on this site for more information!
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Solar collector pilot project
Otter Tail Power Company has partnered with the Chris Buckingham family and Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL) to measure the electricity savings associated with solar air heat. Check out these installation pictures and read the full story in the "News" section of this web site.
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Energy Fair
On September 15, 2010, residents participated in an Energy Fair at the Rothsay School gymnasium to:
- Get answers to rebate questions.
- Visit with contractors about potential energy-efficiency improvements.
- Visit with energy experts about heating and cooling needs.
- Learn how to save money by examining energy use with our online Bill Analyzer tool.
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SCEC team takes the field for RedHawks game
On July 24 Otter Tail Power Company sponsored the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks game against the Joliet Jackhammers. The Rothsay Students for Community Energy Challenge team attended the game as our guests. The honor of throwing out the first pitch fell to SCEC team member Grant Stramer who, as a sixth grader, was the only SCEC team member who actually volunteered to speak when the SCEC team appeared before the Minnesota Senate Energy, Utilities, Technology, and Communications Committee in St. Paul on April 6 to inform committee members about the energy-conservation work taking place in Rothsay.
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Home Energy Makeover winner selection
As part of our Community Energy Challenge, Otter Tail Power Company has selected one homeowner to receive a free home energy makeover valued at $12,000. On June 2 members of our Community Energy Challenge team visited winning homeowner Jeanette Geer to announce that she is the winner.
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Celebrating energy savings
Students take a break from classroom activity during the last week of school to celebrate the fact that, from January through May, Rothsay School has reduced its monthly electrical use on average by 10 percent compared with 2009 monthly kilowatt-hour use.
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Earth Day video premier
On April 22, 2010, the Rothsay School student body gathers in the gymnasium for the video premier of Make the change.
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A day at the capitol
On April 6, 2010, the Students for Community Energy Challenge group appeared before the Minnesota Senate Energy, Utilities, Technology, and Communications Committee in St. Paul to inform committee members about the energy-conservation work taking place in Rothsay. The group also toured the capitol and visited with state government officials.
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Community Energy Challenge kickoff celebration
On April 9, 2009, the community of Rothsay gathers in its school gymnasium to celebrate being selected for Otter Tail Power Company’s Community Energy Challenge. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty expresses his appreciation for Rothsay’s dedication to serving as a model community. State leadership and representatives from Otter Tail Power Company, the City of Rothsay, and Rothsay Public School address an energetic full house.
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A taste of Rothsay
Rothsay, Minnesota, is a picture of small-town mid-America. The 500 people who call the community home come from a largely agricultural background. The business community comprises small but hearty restaurants, local home-grown businesses, a grain elevator, a couple of gas stations, and the usual services. Home of the Rothsay Tigers, the community places great emphasis on its school and its students.
Video albums
12 videos
Energy-savings results night
On April 19, 2011, Otter Tail Power Company celebrated with the community of Rothsay, Minnesota, as the company announced preliminary energy savings associated with the Community Energy Challenge. When all technology improvements and behavioral change initiatives have been in place for a full year, and when results are adjusted for changes in weather and normally occurring growth, Rothsay is on track to save more than 19 percent of its pre-challenge energy use. See the April 20 news posting on this site for more information!
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Home weatherization
Looking to reduce your home energy use and save money? Jon Fabre, Senior Market Planning Specialist at Otter Tail Power Company, has some helpful tips on how you can do just that!
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Gift of savings
If you're considering giving electric technologies as gifts this holiday season, consider adding a smart power strip to the package! For other energy-saving gift ideas, watch these videos.
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Home Energy Makeover winner announcement
As part of our Community Energy Challenge, Otter Tail Power Company has selected one homeowner to receive a free home energy makeover valued at $12,000. On June 2 members of our Community Energy Challenge team visited winning homeowner Jeanette Geer to announce that she is the winner.
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Make the change
On Earth Day, April 22, 2010, the Students for Community Energy Challenge leadership team invites people from across the globe to embrace simple energy-efficiency changes. “This team-produced video features one community calling out to one state, one country, one world,” said team member Shannon Backstrom. “We want people to know that little things can make a big difference if you have passion to make the change.”
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Day at the capitol
On April 6, 2010, the Students for Community Energy Challenge group appeared before the Minnesota Senate Energy, Utilities, Technology, and Communications Committee in St. Paul and toured the capitol. What a day!
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Community Energy Challenge kick off celebration
On April 9, 2009, the community of Rothsay gathers in its school gymnasium to celebrate being selected for Otter Tail Power Company’s Community Energy Challenge. Watch as Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty expresses his appreciation for Rothsay’s dedication to serving as a model community. And hear State leadership and representatives from Otter Tail Power Company, the City of Rothsay, and Rothsay Public School address an energetic full house.
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Odds and ends
Looking for a video that doesn't seem to fit in one of the other categories? Check here!
Photos and videos
Check out our Community Energy Challenge photos and videos. Each major event has its own album.
Photo albums
- Energy-savings results event
- Solar collector pilot project
- Energy Fair
- SCEC team takes the field for RedHawks game
- Home Energy Makeover winner selection
- Celebrating energy savings
- Earth Day video premier
- A day at the capitol
- Community Energy Challenge kickoff celebration
- A taste of Rothsay
Video albums
- Energy-savings results night
- Home weatherization
- Gift of savings
- Home Energy Makeover winner announcement
- Make the change
- Day at the capitol
- Community Energy Challenge kick off celebration
- Odds and ends
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