Clean Energy Resource Teams

Save the Date for the CERTs 2011 Conference!

February 2-3, 2011
Saint Cloud Civic Center
10 4th Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Join CERTs and hundreds of other Minnesotans for our fourth biennial conference! CERTs connects you and your community members with resources to identify and implement energy efficiency & renewable energy projects. The conference website will continue to grow as the event approaches here at 2011.MNCERTs.org.

CERTs 2011 will be a great place for your organization to be seen!
CERTs 2011 sponsor and exhibitor info will be available soon! We anticipate that our rates will be similar to last year, so download the 2009 Sponsor & Exhibitor Packet so that you can plan CERTs 2011 into your budget now. Sign up to stay in the loop at Updates.MNCERTs.org.

Meet the CERTs 2011 Planning Committee

We have an amazing group of talented professionals from across the state helping us to plan this the CERTs 2011 Conference:

• Angela Headlee: Central CERT & Central MN Alternative Energy Regional Collaborative
• Annette Bair: Southwest Regional Development Commission & Southwest CERT
• Becky Philipp: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
• Bill Mittlefehldt: Northeast CERT
• Bob McLean: Hunt Utilities Group
• Cheryl Glaeser: Southwest Initiative Foundation
• Dan Hayes: Southern MN Municipal Power Agency
• Dan Thiede: UMN Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & CERTs
• David Poretti: CenterPoint Energy
• David Ranallo: Great River Energy
• Dawn Hegland: Upper MN Valley Regional Development Commission
• Diana McKeown: The Green Institute
• Erika Bailey-Johnson: Bemidji State University
• Glen Thurringer: Worthington Regional Economic Development Corporation
• Jake Fischer: The Minnesota Project
• James Dontje: Gustavus Adolphus College
• Jean Bardeaux: Xcel Energy
• Jeff Vetsch: West Central & Southwest CERT
• Jen Hassebroek: City of Oakdale
• Jennifer Hawkins: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
• Jim Steenerson: Northwest Minnesota Foundation
• Joel Haskard: UMN Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & CERTs
• Maggie Kozak: UMN Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships & CERTs
• Michael Moore: City of Thief River Falls
• Quinn Swanson: Hunt Utilities Group
• Ralph Jacobson: Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
• Rob Anderson: Mountain Lake Economic Development Authority
• Susan Waughtal: Southeast CERT
• Terry Webster: Office of Energy Security, Minnesota Department of Commerce
• Tim Olhoff: Rural Renewable Energy Alliance

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Thinking about attending CERTs 2011 but need some convincing?

Learn about the 2009 event…

 
CERTs 2009: Harnessing Resources & Teamwork for Minnesota’s Energy Future brought together 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.

This conference could not have come at a more important time. Our economy is hurting and energy prices are on the rise. Minnesotans of all stripes want to know what they can do to help our economy and our communities thrive.

CERTs 2009 told participants, “You can be a part of Minnesota’s clean energy future, and you can get energy efficiency and clean energy projects on the ground in your community!” It’s true: 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. Conference attendees learned what people are doing across the state, connected, and shared resources.

The 2009 event started with optional In-Depth Workshops and an Evening Reception followed by the Daylong Conference. Wind, solar, biogas, efficient cooling, heating and lighting, and fuel-efficient cars were discussed. We heard from successful CERTs-supported projects, trailblazing green cities and schools, and learned the latest about green jobs, green manufacturing, and green investment & financing in Minnesota. Plenty of networking time allowed like-minded attendees to learn from one another.