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Construction workers from Raymond, Willmar and the surrounding area have benefited from steady work provided through a partnership with the Heartland Community Action Agency. Using money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the agency recruited construction workers...
Joel Haskard
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 5:26pm
As we kick off 2012, we are excited to announce the projects awarded CERTs seed grants in each of the seven Minnesota CERTs regions. Each region awarded $10,000 worth of seed grants, catalyzing energy...
Dan Thiede
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:58pm
USDA Rural Development is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is...
Brittney Bray
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:31am
Throughout Minnesota, schools are making a conscious effort to promote energy efficiency – both in the classroom and in practice. Now, the Minnesota Department of Education is partnering with the U.S. Department of...
Brittney Bray
Thu, 01/19/2012 - 1:19pm
This Fairmont Sentinel Article was originally posted by Jodelle Greiner, staff writer on December 30 2011.
Sites are being prepared for 18 turbines between Guckeen and Blue Earth, which will make up the The Big...
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Joel Haskard is the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) Co-Director for the University of Minnesota’s Regional Sustainable Development...
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Featured Event
in Minneapolis
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In 2008, the citizens of Zurich approved a referendum that set the goal of reducing energy consumption by each person from the current 6,500 watts to 2,000 watts by 2150. Smarter Living: The 2,000-Watt Society illustrates...
in Pine River
8:00am to 4:00pm
Learn how to be individually sustainable while building a vibrant, sustainable community.
Event includes workshop sessions, keynote speakers, vendors, exhibitors, luncheon, door prizes, and more! .4 continuing education...
in Minneapolis
5:30pm to 8:00pm
In 2012 the City of Minneapolis will be updating its Climate Action Plan – a roadmap to help the City achieve its emissions reduction targets. Attendees will learn about the history and science of climate change in...
in White Bear Lake
9:00am to 4:00pm
In joint cooperation, Century College and the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society have developed, a new one-day introductory course for homeowners and people interested in learning the basics of how to design a solar...
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Current Campaign
Recycle Old Holiday Lights in Minnesota
Reduce Waste and Save Energy
Now through January 31 is the time to get rid of old, inefficient light strands and upgrade to new, efficient LED holiday lights from your local hardware store.
CERTs is partnering again with the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM), for the 2011-2012 holiday season on Recycle Your Holidays™. RAM recycles every part of the light strings—the metal wires, the plastic casing, and even the lights themselves.
We’re providing a map of drop-off locations that are accepting holiday lights, and it’s also possible for you to sign up as a location.
Project Impacts
CERTs makes a measurable impact through seed grants, campaigns, and programs. Here’s our impact since June 2009:
ENERGY SAVED: 69 billion BTUs
MONEY SAVED: $2.6 million annually
PEOPLE IMPACTED: 20,500
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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
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