Clean Energy Resource Teams

Our Mission

Central CERT is guided by their mission to build a sustainable future by increasing the public’s awareness and active adoption of energy conservation and renewable energy resources. By focusing on the big picture, conservation, education, and action steps, the Central CERT is aggressively promoting and supporting energy conservation practices, efficient energy production and use, and locally owned and operated renewable energy systems.

“CERTs has been instrumental in supporting our Solar Assistance Program. In addition to much needed financial support, CERTs has offered tremendous support in terms of networking and information dissemination.”
Jason Edens, Director
Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL)

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The Central region includes Becker, Otter Tail, Hubbard, Cass, Wadena, Morrison, Crow Wing, Todd, Wilkin, Mille Lacs, and Benton Counties.

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Meeting Notes

• May 20, 2008
• October 11, 2007
• June 14, 2007
• October 18, 2006
• July 18, 2006
• May 4, 2006
• February 23, 2006

Presentations

Regional Presentations

Project Focus

Central CERT encourages broader implementation of energy conservation and efficiency measures by:

• Targeting a wide variety of audiences, ranging from school children to trades professionals to ensure the broadest contact with community members regarding the options available for conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy;
• Assisting in and contributing toward a wider understanding of renewable energy applications by integrating technical knowledge and social resources;
• Providing opportunities to view tangible, working demonstrations of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

Current Projects

• Park Rapids Wind Data Project
• RREAL Solar Air Heat Crop Drying
• RREAL Website Operation
• Solar Panel Installations and Training on White Earth Reservation
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Case Studies

Past projects in the Central Region

Publications

Strategic Energy Plan: Each regional team spent considerable time mapping regional energy use and identifying clean energy opportunities in its Regional Strategic Energy Plan. Read all the details on the Regional Plans page.

Other Publications:
15 Questions You Can Ask to Improve Efficiency
Central CERTs Brochure