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NW CERT Meets in Bemidji to Highlight Clean Energy Work at BSU & U of M Crookston

Dan Thiede — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:26:45 -0600

Contact:
Joel Haskard
Co-Coordinator Clean Energy Resource Teams
612-625-8759
Haska004@umn.edu

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SW CERT January 2009 Request for Proposals

Dan Thiede — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:11:49 -0600

Contact:
Annette Bair
Southwest Clean Energy Resource Team Coordinator
(507) 836.8547 ext 101
phydev@swrdc.org

CERTs January 2009 – June 2009 Request for Proposals

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CERTs 2009 Conference Extends Earlybird Registration & Announces Keynote Speakers

Dan Thiede — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:31:34 -0600



REGISTER NOW!	CERTs 2009 Conference Extends Earlybird Registration to Dec. 15th & Announces Keynote Speakers CERTs 2009 will take place on February 10-11, 2009 in St. Cloud. Earlybird registration has been extended through December 15, so act quickly to take advantage of the savings! Continue reading to learn more about our Keynote Speakers on the main day of the conference, February 11th. CERTs 2009 Keynote Speakers Randy Udall, Feb 11 Plenary Keynote Speaker Randy, former director of the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), is one of the nation’s leading activists in promoting energy sustainability. CORE’s partnerships with electric utilities and local governments have led to remarkable accomplishments, including Colorado’s first solar energy incentive program, the world’s first Renewable Energy Mitigation Program which has raised $7 million, and some of the most progressive green power purchasing programs in the country. Udall is co-founder of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil-USA and has keynoted annual conferences for the Rocky Mountain Electric League, American Solar Energy Society, and American Wind Energy Association. In recent months he has addressed the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool, Colorado Rural Electric Association, Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities, Utah Association of Municipal Utilities, and the ASPO-USA Peak Oil Conference. He was also recently featured in a CNBC documentary The Hunt for Black Gold. Mary Hamann-Roland, Feb 11 Luncheon Speaker Mary is the Mayor of the City of Apple Valley. Mary was elected to a four-term in 1998 and reelected in 2002 and 2006. In addition to serving as Mayor, she also served six years on the school board. Mayor Hamann-Roland is also involved in numerous national and state municipal organizations, multiple regional policy organizations, a variety of school-related committees, and many other civic committees. Mary has spent her civic career fostering partnerships among individuals, communities, and organizations. Among other successful collaborations, she was very instrumental in the creation of the nationally renowned School of Environmental Studies. Mayor Hamann-Roland also currently serves as President on the Board of Directors for the League of Minnesota Cities and President of the Minnesota Mayors Association. Kerri Miller, Feb 11 Legislative Forum Moderator Kerri joined Minnesota Public Radio in June 2004 as host of Minnesota Public Radio’s Midmorning and Talking Volumes, the joint book club of MPR, the Star Tribune and the Loft Literary Center. She has been a radio and television news reporter since 1981, serving as a political reporter for KARE-11 for several years. She has won numerous awards, including the Society of Professional Journalists National Achievement Award, Minnesota Broadcasters Award, the Associated Press Award and a Gracie award from the Association of Women in Radio and Television. For more information about the Daylong Conference or In-Depth Workshops, please call Luke Ekelund at 651-789-3321 or e-mail lekelund@mnproject.org. Register Now: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
Earlybird Extended through Dec. 15! Full-Day Conference February 11th $40 earlybird registration $50 after Dec. 15 In-Depth Workshops February 10th $30 always Click here to register now!
CLEAN ENERGY VIDEO CONTEST
CERTs Clean + Green Video Contest & Film Festival Submit a digital short for a chance to win fabulous clean energy prizes! Make a 30 second to 3 minute video on your clean energy project, and enter it to win! Videos must be received by Jan. 9th. Public voting will take place in January on the CERTs Web site. Finalists will be screened at the 2009 Conference Reception on Feb. 10th! Click here for more info!
What is CERTs?
The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) project works to connect you with the resources needed to identify and implement community-scale energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Community members from across the state are active in this award-winning partnership.

CERTs 2009 SPONSORS Learn more about sponsorship opportunities >>
Major Funders:

Clean Energy Resource: Hospitality Sponsor: Media Partners:

Platinum Sponsors:
Other sponsors >>

2009 CERTs Conference 1885 University Ave. W. , Suite 315, St. Paul, MN 55104 www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org

Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon Project Unveiled

Dan Thiede — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:08:51 -0600

Contact:
Patrick Santelli
Project Coordinator
Minnesota Schools Cutting Carbon
SchoolsCuttingCarbon@CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org

*100 Schools, 3 years…How much carbon can they cut?

2009 CERTs Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available!

Dan Thiede — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:05:55 -0600



	Support the 2009 CERTs Conference today by sponsoring or exhibiting! CERTs 2009: Harnessing Resources & Teamwork for Minnesota’s Energy Future will bring together over 500 Minnesotans who are blazing the paths to a clean energy future by working on energy efficiency and clean energy projects in their communities, thus accelerating our learning process together. We would like to invite your company to support the conference as a sponsor or exhibitor. As a supporter you will help make the conference a success and expose your business or organization to hundreds of people ready to make clean energy a reality. Click to learn more! This conference could not come at a more important time. Our economy is hurting, energy prices are on the rise, and the impacts of global warming are becoming increasingly clear. Minnesotans of all stripes want to know what they can do. It just so happens that many of the solutions to our global climate crisis are also the ones that are going to help our economy and our communities thrive. The audience will be diverse. CERTs 2009 will attract farmers, utility representatives, school staff, local officials, students, business owners, and Minnesota community members from many other walks of life—all of whom want to learn what people are doing across the state, connect, and share resources. You won't want to miss it! Sponsor or exhibit today! This year’s event will start with optional In-Depth Workshops and an Evening Reception on February 10th followed by the Daylong Conference on the 11th. Wind, solar, biogas, efficient cooling, heating and lighting, and fuel-efficient cars will be discussed. We will hear from successful CERTs-supported projects, trailblazing green cities and schools, and we will learn the latest about green jobs, green manufacturing, and green investment & financing in Minnesota. Networking sessions will allow like-minded attendees to learn from one another, and a conference documentary and online discussion forum will allow us to harness our collective resources and share them beyond the event. Join us in helping Minnesota communities determine their clean energy future! Download our Sponsor & Exhibitor Packet to view the options that are still available. To learn more about the conference: www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org. Contact Dan Thiede with any questions and to discuss sponsorship options at 651.789.3326 or dthiede@mnproject.org.
SUPPORT TODAY!
Priority sponsor & exhibitor deadlines have been extended to November 15, 2008 Sponsor or exhibit now to make sure your company or organization is involved! Click here to learn more about the conference and how you can get involved.

What is CERTs?
The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) project works to connect Minnesotans with the resources needed to identify and implement community-scale energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Individuals across the state are active in this award-winning partnership.
CERTs Partners
University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships The Minnesota Project Southwest Regional Development Commission The Green Institute MN Office of Energy Security

2009 CERTs Conference 1885 University Ave. W. , Suite 315, St. Paul, MN 55104 www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org

Register Today for the 2009 Clean Energy Resource Teams Conference!

Dan Thiede — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:01:36 -0600



	Participant Registration now open for the CERTs 2009 Conference! Register Now! You can be a part of Minnesota's clean energy future! You can get energy efficiency and clean energy projects on the ground in your community! Whether you're a farmer, utility representative, school staff, local official, student, business owner - or member of any community - there is a role for you to play. Come learn what people are doing across the state, connect, and share resources. The event will kick off with optional In-Depth Workshops and an evening reception, followed by the Daylong Conference. Register Now: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org What is CERTs? The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) project works to connect you with the resources needed to identify and implement community-scale energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Minnesotans across the state are active in this award-winning partnership. For more information about the Daylong Conference or In-Depth Workshops, please call Luke Ekelund at 651-789-3321 or e-mail lekelund@mnproject.org. Register Now: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
REGISTER NOW!
Register now to get earlybird rates: Feb. 11 Conference $40 earlybird registration $50 after Dec. 1 Feb. 10. Workshops $30 always Click here to register now!

*SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT*
The mission of the Southwest Initiative Foundation is to be a catalyst, facilitating opportunities for economic and social growth by developing and challenging leaders to build on the region’s assets.

2009 CERTs Conference 1885 University Ave. W. , Suite 315, St. Paul, MN 55104 www.CleanEnergyResourceTeams.org

CERTs 2009 Conference Announces In-Depth Workshops and Clean + Green Video Contest

Dan Thiede — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:59:23 -0600



REGISTER NOW!	CERTs 2009 Conference Announces Six In-Depth Energy Workshops and CERTs Clean + Green Video Contest CERTs 2009 will take place on February 10-11, 2009 in St. Cloud, MN. The event will kick off on the 10th with In-Depth Workshops and an evening reception, where we'll host the Clean + Green Film Festival. In-Depth Energy Workshops Community-Based Energy Development During this workshop you will learn the basics of Community-Based Energy Development, the steps for putting together a community wind project, business models for wind development featuring a panel of developers. You will also dig into the economic feasibility of wind, as well as policies and incentives in Minnesota that support community-based energy development. Accelerating Residential Efficiency The residential sector is one of the largest energy consumers in Minnesota, and therefore holds great potential for energy efficiency. Find out how utilities, non-profits, and community groups are working to accelerate programs and learning to help residents conserve. Saving Energy is Smart Business Learn how your business can save money by taking advantage of existing Conservation Improvement Programs (CIP) offered by Minnesota’s energy utilities. Business executives will also share their stories of implementing energy efficiency upgrades, receiving rebates through the CIP process and realizing substantial dollar savings on monthly electric bills. Creating a Clean Energy School There are schools across the state, at all levels, that are working to save energy and produce clean energy, issues that are especially important with our current climate crisis and fuel costs. In this workshop we will learn from schools who are working on innovative projects, with major results. We will break into small groups to find out what administrators, operators, teachers, and students can do to be a part of the action. Finally, we will provide schools with a chance to connect with service-providers that can help them plan and implement their projects. Best Practices for Local Governments Local government leaders at the city and county level will share step-by-step the trailblazing initiatives that they are undertaking to determine their clean energy future, leading us toward a discussion of best practices for local governments working on clean energy. Networking for Clean Energy Everyone has heard terms like "online community" and knows the basics of "networking," but how can we as communities use web-based tools for effective collaboration and information-sharing? This workshop will include case studies, review of available tools, technology primers, and best practices. For more information about the Daylong Conference or In-Depth Workshops, please call Luke Ekelund at 651-789-3321 or e-mail lekelund@mnproject.org. Register Now: www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org
Register by Dec. 1 for earlybird rates! Full-Day Conference February 11th $40 earlybird registration $50 after Dec. 1 In-Depth Workshops February 10th $30 always Click here to register now!
CLEAN ENERGY VIDEO CONTEST
CERTs Clean + Green Video Contest & Film Festival Submit a digital short for a chance to win fabulous clean energy prizes! Make a 30 second to 3 minute video on your clean energy project, and enter it to win! Videos must be received by Jan. 9th. Public voting will take place in January on the CERTs Web site. Finalists will be screened at the 2009 Conference Reception on Feb. 10th! Click here for more info!



CERTs 2009 SPONSORS Learn more about sponsorship opportunities >>
Clean Energy Resource: Media Partner: Hospitality Sponsor:

Platinum Sponsors:
Click for other sponsors >>

Meteorologist Paul Douglas to Speak on Climate Change at U of M, Crookston

Dan Thiede — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:43:02 -0600

Description: Crookston Times article. Excerpt: “Well-known meteorologist, Paul Douglas will be speaking on climate change and its affect on Minnesota and agriculture at the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus on Thursday, November 20, 2008.

GreenSpace: Students energized by solar project - Post-Bulletin

Dan Thiede — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:13:21 -0600

Description: Post-Bulletin article on Northfield ARTech solar project.

Elk River to present on "Energy City" at 2009 CERTs Conference

Dan Thiede — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:05:20 -0600

Description: Star News article. Excerpt: “Two Elk River city representatives will speak at the Clean Energy Resource Teams conference in St. Cloud in February, talking about the city’s accomplishments as Energy City.