Faith Groups Project Planning Resources
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This section provides resources for you and your congregation as you work on energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
Faith Groups Blog Posts
Dan Thiede
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 9:24am
CERTs is pleased to announce that next Monday, May 21st we will open a request for proposals (RFP) for technical assistance to catalyze community energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. So stay tuned for that announcement, or sign up for...
Dan Thiede
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:04am
Before your calendar starts filling up for February 2013, we want to make sure you mark off February 20-21, 2013 (a Wednesday and Thursday) so that you can join us for the fifth biennial Clean Energy Resource Teams statewide conference!
What can...
Julia Eagles
Thu, 03/29/2012 - 4:54pm
The First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis recently won the EPA ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings competition in the House of Worship category, competing against 245 other buildings to reduce their energy use. The congregation has saved over $16,...
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Funding & Financing Opportunities
There are various opportunities for funding and financing any clean energy project. CERTs offers a list of funding opportunities currently available in the fields of energy and the environment. Start exploring now! Learn more
Looking for technology resources?
If you’re looking to learn more about a specific technology, like energy efficiency, solar, or wind, we have what you’re looking for. Our technology resources include everything from basic introductions and frequently asked questions to CERTs case studies to recent reports and organizations that can help you go deeper. Learn more
CERTs Supported Projects
CERTs awards mini-grants to community groups for energy efficiency and clean energy projects across Minnesota. We awarded grants in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010. The average amount is $5,000. We have descriptions and maps of all of the projects that we’ve funded. Check them out to see what folks are doing! See projects
Detailed Resources for Faith Groups
Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light (MN IPL)
Founded as Congregations Caring for Creation in 2004, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light believes the active care of creation is integral to spiritual life and social justice. Through leadership and guidance to Minnesota’s faith communities, we respond to climate change by promoting energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sources.
ENERGY STAR for Congregations
This website has a great deal of resources specifically geared towards congregations working on global warming solutions. They also let you know what you can do, what others are doing, and what other programs may be of interest to your congregation. Also see their guide, Putting Energy into Stewardship, and their Energy Stewardship Action List.
Clean Energy Resource Teams