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CERTs is pleased to announce that next Monday, May 21st we will open a request for proposals (RFP) for technical assistance to catalyze community energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. So stay tuned for that announcement, or sign up for email updates so that you don...
Dan Thiede
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:04am
Before your calendar starts filling up for February 2013, we want to make sure you mark off February 20-21, 2013 (a Wednesday and Thursday) so that you can join us for the fifth biennial Clean Energy Resource Teams...
Julia Eagles
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 1:54pm
Over 100 community members from around the Metro region gathered for Metro CERT’s fifth annual spring resource and networking event on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012! Click here to see the full agenda.
Kicking...
Dan Thiede
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 2:00pm
From Earth Day 2012 to Earth Day 2013, two Minnesota families and hundreds of their teammates are competing in the Family Energy FACE-OFF to see who can save more energy. This new community-based energy competition...
Troy Goodnough - UMM
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 12:25pm
We’re Troy, Jenn, and Ely Goodnough, and we’re not just saving the planet, we’re saving for college! Our team is called the Prairie Penny Pinchers, and we live in Morris, MN.
We’re really...
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Jake Fischer serves as the Clean Energy Program Manager at the Minnesota Project. Jake has focused his practical and academic endeavors around...
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Featured Event
11:30am
Back by popular demand! Jenny Heinzen and Roy Butler will host a Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) webinar on Thursday, May 17th at 11:30 central that covers the requirements in the 2011 National Electrical Code (...
in Baxter
3:00pm to 4:30pm
The Brainerd Area Environmental Learning Network (BAELN), now in its ninth season, offers environmental professionals and community members free professional development and timely information on environmental and...
in Park Rapids
7:00pm
Please join us for a meeting of the new Park Rapids Area Energy Expansion. The May 17th meeting topic will be the Energy pyramid, with a focus on Efficiency and Conservation.
The Park Rapids Area Energy Expansion...
in St. Paul
(All day)
Join MRES for its 20th annual MRES Solar Regatta, which is slated for Saturday, May 19, at Lake Phalen in St. Paul.
At the MRES’ Solar Boat Regatta teams demonstrate knowledge of science, technology, engineering and...
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Current Campaign
Switch to efficient light bulbs!
There are a lot of new lighting options out there today,
so we created a suite of resources to help you find your way!
Start finding the right lights >>
Family Energy FACE-OFF
Two Minnesota families are facing off to see who can save more energy, and they need YOUR help! Learn more & join >>
Project Impacts
CERTs makes a measurable impact through seed grants, campaigns, and programs.
ENERGY SAVED: 78 billion BTUs
SEED GRANTS: Awarded $720,000
PEOPLE: 20,500 in 2009-2012
Volunteer & Get Involved
Looking to get involved in your community and make connections with others in Minnesota who are passionate about clean energy and energy efficiency? There are lots of different ways to plug in. Learn more
Funding & Financing Opportunities
There are various opportunities for funding and financing any clean energy project. CERTs offers a list of funding opportunities currently available in the fields of energy and the environment. Start exploring now! Learn more
Clean Energy Resource Teams