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Sustainability
The City of Hopkins is dedicated to improving the overall sustainability and resilience of the community. Learn more about the ways that Hopkins is working to be responsible stewards of the environment.
Sustainability Update
Each year, City staff presents an update on sustainability initiatives and accomplishments to the City Council.
At the May 7 council meeting, Sustainability Specialist Mikala Larson provided an update on continued sustainability initiatives in Hopkins.
View the full Sustainability Update Memorandum (PDF) from the May 7, 2024 council meeting.
Hopkins Climate Solutions Plan
The City of Hopkins adopted its climate action and resilience plan, titled the Hopkins Climate Solutions Plan, on August 4, 2025.
Read the plan. Visit the related documents linked on this page.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the creation of the Plan, and shared their vision and priorities for climate action in Hopkins.
Thank you to the three Hopkins residents who participated as Storytellers in the Plan: Jane Hufford Downes, Brooke Roper, and Julie Marie Muskat.
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City Initiatives
Learn about the City of Hopkins' sustainability initiatives.
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GreenStep Cities
The City of Hopkins has achieved Step 3 in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program.
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Hopkins Climate Solutions Fund
The City of Hopkins is offering incentives to residents and businesses to accelerate our transition to cleaner and more efficient energy.
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Hopkins Heat Vulnerability
The City is engaging residents, property owners, and others to gain a better understanding of what concerns people have and how they would like to address extreme heat events.
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Native Landscaping Demonstration Garden
The City of Hopkins, with grant funding from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed, has created a demonstration garden in Valley Park to show the environmental benefits of pollinator-friendly native landscaping.
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Partners in Energy - Energy Action Hub
The Hopkins community and Xcel Energy will be partnering through the Partners in Energy program to build upon past community energy discussions and plans and help Hopkins develop and implement a strategic energy plan.
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Sustainability Resources
Find sustainability-related resources for residents and businesses.
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Sustainable Building Policy