Conference Agenda
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Tour 1: Hennepin Energy Recovery Center
Advance registration required. HERC’s Tour Information Packet includes directions to the HERC facility along with the Visitor Agreement. Each participant needs to bring a signed copy of the Visitor Agreement with them and wear appropriate attire. Please give yourself an extra 10 minutes of travel time as it can be confusing finding the entrance of the facility. | ||
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Take a guided tour of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) in downtown Minneapolis and see how municipal solid waste is converted into usable energy. The tour will showcase HERC’s essential role in the regional system, highlighting how it contributes to resource recovery, diverts waste from landfills, and provides dependable energy, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship and energy independence. This optional add-on provides an inside look at the facility’s operations, environmental controls, and role in the region’s integrated waste and energy system. The tour emphasizes the facility’s advanced environmental control systems to minimize air emissions. HERC is a 30-minute walk or a 9-minute cab ride from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. | ||
| External Resource: Tour Information |