2023 EV Expo Sept 23

Oak Grove Presbyterian Church (2200 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN) is hosting the annual Electric Vehicle Expo on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Electric Vehicle Expo 2023 flyer (PDF)

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Electric Vehicles improve our lives!

Test drives and rides of the best-selling EV models, provided by dealers and the American Lung Association

Talk to EV Owners about their driving experiences

Plus!
E-bikes
E-mowers & yard tools
Electric school bus
Electric mass transit
Charging for long-distance travel
Tax credits & rebates
Climate benefits

Food and Fun for Kids

This event is free and open to the public. Information will include federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and state credits and rebates.

Electrify Everything!!! Earth Day Expo

Oak Grove hosted a successful Earth Day “Electrify Everything” event on Saturday, April 22, 2023.  The event featured talks by Buff Grace of Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light on the federal Inflation Reduction Act and by Alexis Troschinetz of CERTs/UMN Extension on Heat Pumps as a powerful climate solution.  

The event also included tours of Oak Grove’s Green projects including: Solar, EV charging, Insulation, Heat Pumps, Recycling-Composting, Rain Gardens, and LED Lighting throughout the church. Scroll down for photos and links to slide shows.

Thanks to the volunteers:  Pdon Pinkham, Bob Gerdes, Eric Duvall, Amanda Fineran, Larry Klueh, Al Greimel, Randy Dop, John and Mary Crampton, and Ruth Dukelow; staff members Sue Gjerset, Mary Koon, and Bart Roush, along with partnering organizations Erica Sniegowski and Peggy Kvam of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and Madyson Hoese of the American Lung Association Minnesota.  We estimate that 70 people attended, many from other faith communities who came to learn from our work here at Oak Grove.  Next up is our annual EV Expo in late September…. stay tuned. 

Link to Earth Day Expo lecture and tour brochure

2023 Earth Day Expo signage

Electrify Everything!!! Earth Day Expo
Saturday, April 22, 2023, 1:00-5:00 p.m. 

Green Committee member John Crampton opening remarks at Earth Day Expo 2023
Green Committee member John Crampton opening remarks at Earth Day Expo 2023
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Pastor Mary Koon introducing speakers at Earth Day Expo 2023

1:00-2:30 p.m. Talks by Experts:
– Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for All, Buff Grace, MN Interfaith Power and Light  Link to Buff Grace’s Presentation (YouTube video)
– Heat Pumps for You, Alexis Troschinetz, CERTs/ UMN Extension Link to Alexis Troschinetz’ Presentation (YouTube video)

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Buff Grace, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light
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Alexis Troschinetz, CERTs/UMN Extension

2:30-5:00 p.m. Tours of Oak Grove Projects:
– Solar: Solar Panels Slide Show

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John Crampton, solar panel tour stop
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Solar panels & rain garden tour stops

– Insulation: Insulation Slide Show

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John Crampton & Bob Gerdes, Insulation & weatherization tour stop

– Heat Pump: Heat Pump Slide Show

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Bob Gerdes, heat pump tour stop
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Bob Gerdes, Heat Pump tour stop

– LED Lighting: LED Lighting Slide Show

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Randy Dop, LED tour stop
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LED tour stop

– EVs and EV Charging (two slide shows):
*EV 101 Slide Show
*EV Grad Level Slide Show

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Pdon Pinkham and Madyson Hoese of the American Lung Association Minnesota, EV tour stop
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Pdon Pinkham, EV tour stop

– Rain Gardens and Native Plants: Rain Garden Slide Show

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Erica Sniegowski and Peggy Kvam of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, rain garden tour stop
2023 Earth Day Expo rain garden
Erica Sniegowski of Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, rain garden tour stop

– Recycling/Composting/Reuse: Recycling Slide Show

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Eric Duvall, tour stop: Recycling/composting/reuse
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Recycling containers