Clean Energy Resource Teams

The third annual EcoSquared Fair will be hosted by Happy Dancing Turtle at the Cass County Fair in Pine River, MN. Workshops of 55 minutes each will be scheduled from 1:00-6:00 on each of the three days of the fair. More information on the fair is available online at www.ecosquared.org. Or you may contact Barb Hines, Event Coordinator, at barbhines@happydancingturtle.org.

This July, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold meetings across the state to determine the future of Minnesota’s transportation system. The Statewide Transportation Plan determines the direction of the entire state’s transportation policy for the next 20 years and affects all of the ways we travel—by foot, bicycle, transit, rail, or road. The public’s input is needed and encouraged. Click here for more information about the plan and outreach meetings

District 4 location: West Central Initiative
1000 Western Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN

The Phillips Community Energy Cooperative has partnered with the Experimental College (EXCO www.excotc.org) to offer a series of FREE classes through the summer and again in the fall. This series of classes will train community members on how to increase home energy efficiency, read utility bills, learn about relevant policy and how to pass on the knowledge.

The class will take place on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Green Institute, 2801 21st Ave S., starting July 7th and going through August 11th. To register contact PCEC at: 612-278-7120

Energy Codes 2008 is DOE’s only building energy codes training at a national level. It provides hands-on training (presentations, web-based, and code compliance software) and face-to-face networking through various training activities. It represents a unique opportunity to bring together state energy office representatives and members of the building industry to receive consistent technical training on building energy codes and standards. It enables participants to learn about and integrate Codes and Standards activities implemented in other States and communities. It provides an opportunity to learn of trends for the future, such as developments in advancing stringency in energy codes by 30%. Don’t Miss This 4-day Event that includes Pre- and Post-Training Events, Unique Building Tours, Plenary Sessions and Technical Tracks.
Visit the Energy Codes Web site for full details.

This July, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold meetings across the state to determine the future of Minnesota’s transportation system. The Statewide Transportation Plan determines the direction of the entire state’s transportation policy for the next 20 years and affects all of the ways we travel—by foot, bicycle, transit, rail, or road. The public’s input is needed and encouraged. Click here for more information about the plan and outreach meetings

District 6 location: MnDOT District 6 Office
Room D6A East, 2900 48th St. NW, Rochester, MN

This event is hosted by The Forum of Women in the Environmental Field. Bring the whole family out on the evening of Wednesday, July 23 to tour a facility that was designed inside and out to reflect the importance of appreciating and caring for the environment, consistent with the Watershed District’s goals. Learn about the construction and operation of the green features of this building, how elements of the grounds and facility were planned to draw attention to the natural world, and network with others working in the environmental field. The tour will include activities appropriate for youth ages 6 and up. A picnic dinner will be served outside, or inside if the weather is inclement.

The Sierra Club, Blue Green Alliance, United Steelworkers and labor and environmental leaders are having a Green Jobs Rally with Jim Hightower. It is time to raise our voices, and rally for green jobs in Minnesota – to improve our economy and protect our environment. I invite you to be part of this historic event, including the LARGEST HUMAN WIND TURBINE ever in Minnesota!

RMEB is committed to cooperating in a joint venture to provide the greatest public service benefit possible for the 17 county area in policy, planning, management, and implementation of methods to deal with energy and transmission in rural Minnesota. Meetings are held at the CRD Office, 2401 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN. Visit RMEB’s Web site for more information.

This July, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold meetings across the state to determine the future of Minnesota’s transportation system. The Statewide Transportation Plan determines the direction of the entire state’s transportation policy for the next 20 years and affects all of the ways we travel—by foot, bicycle, transit, rail, or road. The public’s input is needed and encouraged. Click here for more information about the plan and outreach meetings

District 7 location: Best Western Hotel
1111 Range St., North Mankato, MN

The purpose of this meeting is to gather all of the people interested and/or involved in the Marshall County Renewable Energy Plan and gain their input and ideas to more effectively put this plan in motion. Members of the public also welcome. Where: Marshall County Courthouse in the Commissioners Room.
Contact: Chad Thompson at chad.thompson@co.marshall.mn.us.