About
Our mission is to help Minnesota communities determine their energy future
The Clean Energy Resource Teams—or CERTs—are a non-partisan, non-advocacy group that works with citizens across the state to strengthen their communities by supporting money-saving energy efficiency projects and building entrepreneurship around Minnesota’s growing renewable energy industries. Learn more about CERTs, meet our staff, or check out our structure. You can also see press releases and news sightings, read and submit testimonials, or find someone to contact.
Press Releases
01/26/2012
The Clean Energy Resource Teams, or CERTs, are kicking off 2012 by announcing seed grant awards in each of their seven regions in Minnesota. Each region awarded $10,000 worth of seed grants, catalyzin...
01/11/2012
Did you know that there is a free fuel source hiding just beneath us? Folks in Brainerd are beginning to look to wastewater as a source of untapped thermal energy. Join Central Clean Energy Resource T...
01/06/2012
The Southeast Clean Energy Resource Team (SE CERT) is looking to recruit 2-3 temporary contractors from across southeastern Minnesota to assist with its energy efficiency and renewable energy initiati...
CERTs in the News
02/04/2012
Article: Four projects in this region will receive grants from the Clean Energy Resource Team to increase awareness of alternative energy or upgrade an old school’s heating system.
The four...
02/04/2012
Article: The Park Rapids area has received seed money to start organizing a local energy interest group.
Park Rapids Area Energy Expansion – Sailer Environmental Park Rapids – was awarded $2,500...
02/02/2012
Article: Recently the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) granted funds to 27 clean energy projects in Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota-sponsored initiative is starting 2012 with seed grant...
Our Impact
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
For the Media
Meet CERTs Staff!
Jeff Vetsch is the Regional Coordinator for the West Central and Southwest CERTs. During his time with CERTs, Jeff has connected with thousands...
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