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134 <br />The greatest opportunity to realize significant gains in recycling, however, will likely come from the <br />commercial sector. While Ramsey's recycling program is focused on the residential sector, <br />primarily based on how the program is funded (Select Committee on Recycling and the <br />Environment, aka SCORE), Anoka County does work with the commercial sector. They have <br />partnered with Minnesota Waste Wise to conduct waste audits for interested commercial entities <br />and guidance on how to increase recycling and reduce waste (and possibly costs too). Ramsey <br />supports this work and will continue to explore opportunities to educate and assist the commercial <br />sector with waste reduction measures where feasible. <br />Access to Solar <br />In the mid-2010s, Ramsey amended its Zoning Code to permit both ground mounted and building <br />mounted solar arrays as an accessory use in any zoning district. This created the possibility for <br />both the residential and commercial/industrial sectors to lawfully install solar energy systems if <br />they so desired. In 2017, Ramsey amended its Zoning Code again to identify solar energy systems <br />as a principal use with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit within the Public/Quasi-Public <br />zoning district. <br />Figure 32: Solar Potential <br />Gross Solar Potential <br />City of Ramsey, Anoka County <br />Cily of RAMSEY <br />INees <br />Grose Solar Potential <br />IWatl-hours per Year) <br />- High : 1266356 <br />Low 900001 <br />- Solar Potential under 900,000 wen -hours per year <br />177 county Boundaries <br />_J City and Township Boundaries <br />lb, Wetlands and open ?mar Features <br />Source. University of Minnesota ll-SpatNl Sista wide Solar Resler. <br />August 2018 Draft <br />Comprehensive Plan 2040 <br />