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Nov. 22

All are invited to an open house of the newest farm-scale deep winter greenhouse at Tintah Beach Farm in Thief River Falls. Register by Nov. 15.

Dec. 4 | 11 a.m.

Discover how Refrigeration Thermal Energy Storage, paired with advanced controls, is changing this sector by introducing much-needed operational flexibility to these traditionally rigid loads.

Dec. 9 | Noon

What is a Distributed Power Plant (DPP)? Why should I care about them? How can I participate in one?

Learn the answers to all these questions and more during this educational webinar. Hear from DPP expert Shannon Anderson, SUN's Distributed Power Plant Policy Director, and others in the field.

Dec. 10 | noon

Join West Central Initiative and special guest Kathleen Hovland from the Minnesota Department of Commerce to learn more about saving money with high efficiency appliance upgrades and upcoming state rebate programs. 

Dec. 11 | 1-2:30 p.m.

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How do we move energy innovation from lab to deployment at the pace needed to meet today's urgent energy challenges? Join us for a conversation about unlocking the potential of utility-startup partnerships to drive the energy transition.

Dec. 11 | 11 a.m.

Discover the proven outcomes from implementing these sequences in two real-world Minnesota commercial buildings.

Dec. 17, 2025

This year’s Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable will explore ways to secure Minnesota’s biogas future and preview a biogas roadmap that AURI will publish in 2026.

HOSTED BY CERTs
Dec. 18 | 9-10 a.m.

Need a quick check-in, have a question, or just want to connect? Grab your favorite mug and join us virtually for a relaxed December Community Energy Ambassador Coffee Chat.

Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.

Learn how multifamily passive building construction is gaining momentum and what barriers remain in Minnesota, driven by state incentives, ambitious energy codes, and a growing body of completed projects.

HOSTED BY CERTs
Apr. 30 | 4-8 p.m.

Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington MN 55438

The 2026 Metro CERT Annual Event is happening on April 30 — save the date!

Fuel the future: 2026 sponsorships spots now open! 

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