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LOUISVILLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN <br />Table of Contents <br />Acknowledgements iii <br />Executive Summary iv <br />Introduction 1 <br />Xcel Energy Partners in Energy 1 <br />Who Are We? — Community Background 2 <br />Geography, Population, and Demographics 4 <br />Housing 4 <br />Business and Economy 6 <br />Commitment to Sustainability (Values and Beliefs) 6 <br />The Case for a Community Energy Action Plan 7 <br />Where Are We Now? — Baseline Energy Analysis 8 <br />Baseline Energy Analysis 8 <br />Existing Energy Practices 11 <br />Local Outreach and Communication Channels 13 <br />Where Do We Want To Go? — Community's Energy Vision, Focus Areas, and Goals 14 <br />Our Energy Vision 14 <br />Focus Areas 14 <br />Goals 15 <br />How Are We Going To Get There? — Actionable Strategies 16 <br />Existing Residential 18 <br />Commercial 22 <br />Municipal 24 <br />How Are We Going to Stay On Course? 27 <br />Operational Actions and Tracking 27 <br />Training, Awareness, and Competence 28 <br />Communication and Reporting 28 <br />Changing Course: Corrective Action 28 <br />Ongoing Planning Team Support 28 <br />Recognition for Achieving Goals 28 <br />Beyond the Plan Horizon 28 <br />Appendix 1: Implementation Memorandum of Understanding 29 <br />i <br />4 <br />