Holiday Light Recycling

Getting rid of old and broken holiday lights? Don't throw them away- recycle them!

Between November 28, 2022 - January 20, 2023 string lights and miscellaneous electrical cords can be dropped off to be recycled at any of 14 locations across Saint Paul.

Learn more here:
https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/recycling-and-waste-reduction/residential-recycling-program/electronics-0

Public Comment on Xcel Energy Rate Increase Request

.Xcel Energy has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to approve an increase to electric rates over a three-year period beginning January 2022.  The MPUC may either approve or deny the requested changes and may approve a lesser or greater increase than was requested. The MPUC will likely make its decision in the second quarter of 2023.

The requested increase for 2022 is about 12.2 percent, with an additional 4.8 percent for 2023, and an additional 4.2 percent for 2024.

In-person and virtual hearings have concluded. 

Public comments can also be made in writing through Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:30pm. 

For more details visit:  

xcelenergy.com/rates_and_regulations/filings/rate_increase_notice

SECO's Accomplishments for 2022

• Updated our website

• Began distributing bi-monthly newsletters

• Hired a new permanent ED

• Staff participated in Neighborhoods Now training

• Board participated in Board 101 Training

• Organized a successful Drop-off Day

• Participated in National Night Out

• Continual outreach with residents of the Haven

• Organized the 4th Annual Sun Ray Spooktacular

• Increased our newsletter distribution by 70.7%

• Began conducting hybrid meetings

• Opened our Free Little Library in the Sun Ray Shopping Center

• Organized the Highwood Hills Performance Series

• Advocated to keep Highwood Hills School and Recreation Center open