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On April 21, folks gathered at the annual Iron Range Earth Fest. This community event brought together three generations of Rangers. Their purpose was to learn more about building a sustainable economy, environment, and community—and to connect with one another. These...
Lissa Pawlisch
Thu, 05/24/2012 - 2:51pm
Do you and your community need funding to get an energy efficiency or renewable energy project off the ground?
The Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) can help!
Each of our seven regional teams are...
Jeff Vetsch
Tue, 05/22/2012 - 3:25pm
I took the family camping last week to Frontenac State Park on the bluffs above the Mississippi River near Red Wing. Before having children, my wife and I used to go backpack camping and would bring along as...
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...
Jeff Vetsch
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 3:35pm
Greetings! My name is Jeff Vetsch and from Earth Day 2012 until Earth Day 2013 my family is taking part in a Family Energy FACE-OFF. We will be highlighting our successes and asking others to join us as we...
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Featured Event
1:00pm to 2:30pm
In May and June, EPA’s Local Government Climate and Energy Program will host a three-part webcast series about funding and financing clean energy programs.
This webinar focuses on Part II: Getting it Funded: Finding...
in Minneapolis
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Three locations, three solar arrays, and three parties! Let the Sun Shine Solar Tour shows Minneapolis residents the benefits of solar models and installers while throwing a great party! Come to Quality Coaches, Twin Town...
in Minneapolis
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Now in its 28th year, the FEW provides the global ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. The FEW is the largest, longest running...
in Slayton
1:00pm
The Rural Minnesota Energy Board is a Joint Powers of 19 counties in southern Minnesota; formed to provide policy guidance on issues surrounding energy development in rural Minnesota.
The Rural Minnesota Energy Board is...
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Current Campaign
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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