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I had a chance to chat with WoodMaster co-founder and President Chuck Gagner about their biomass boilers and furnaces, and the industry here in Minnesota. Read on to hear what he had to say! How do you see the health of the biomass industry here in Minnesota and nationally as...
Jenna Lewein
Tue, 05/14/2013 - 12:22pm
Southeast Clean Energy Resource Team (SE CERT) is hosting an exciting free energy event Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center in Rochester,...
MN Dept. of Commerce
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:47am
Short-term green energy training model shows great promise: A short-term green energy training program in northeastern Minnesota generated full-time, living wage jobs for seven grateful participants. But the...
Sarah Hayden
Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:04pm
Crow Wing Power members are invited to participate in the Biggest Saver Challenge to use less electricity than they have in previous years—a contest which could win them a credit of $50, $100 or $250 off...
Trevor Drake
Wed, 05/08/2013 - 5:30pm
Saint Paul, MN—Over 150 people gathered at the Science Museum of Minnesota on April 17th to attend the annual Metro CERT Spring Resource and Networking Event. The night provided a chance to learn about emerging...
Kristi Loobeek
Wed, 05/08/2013 - 3:31pm
Spring time is a good look on Minnesota, wouldn’t you say? And summer is a even better one! With some of our hottest days ahead of us, consider joining Minnesota Valley Electric Company’s (MVEC) energy-...
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Featured Event
in Ridgedale
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Socialize with owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and learn more about EVs!
6:00-7:00pm Social hour. Come and enjoy a light dinner with others (food provided, small donation suggested). You also have a chance to see some...
in Eagan
8:30am to 12:30pm
From lighting updates to onsite energy generation to native planting, there are many options for businesses looking to reduce the environmental impact of their facilities. Hear from local experts and business leaders, engage...
in Duluth
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join Northeast Clean Energy Resource Team (NE CERT) for a Clean Energy Tour Friday, June 7th 1:00 – 4:00pm in Duluth!
We’ll start at the DECC and see what innovative clean energy technologies they’ve...
in Minneapolis
7:00am to 9:00am
Brake for Breakfast during Bike Walk Week on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis!
We’ll be serving a FREE breakfast in the parking lot to celebrate Bike Walk Week 2013! Join us 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. (or until the food...
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Project Impacts
CERTs makes a measurable impact through seed grants, campaigns, and programs.
ENERGY SAVED: 93 billion BTUs
SEED GRANTS: Awarded $790,000
PEOPLE: 87,700 impacted since 2009
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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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