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
Joel Haskard
Tue, 01/24/2012 - 5:26pm
As we kick off 2012, we are excited to announce the projects awarded CERTs seed grants in each of the seven Minnesota CERTs regions. Each region awarded $10,000 worth of seed grants, catalyzing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects...
Joel Haskard
Mon, 12/19/2011 - 10:11am
Could your congregation be saving more than $16,000 a year through energy-saving measures?
In May 2011, EPA launched the ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings. In its second year, the Biggest Loser-style competition...
Brittney Bray
Thu, 12/15/2011 - 9:39am
This article, by Brian Ojanpa, originally appeared in the Mankato Free Press.
A Mankato-area renewable energy advocacy group is looking to harness the wind, albeit on a modest scale. The Region Nine Renewable Energy Task Force is courting...
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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