Central Region
Central CERT’s mission is to build a sustainable future by increasing awareness and adoption of energy efficiency and clean energy resources
Recent 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 across the state. The funding is provided by the...
Dan Thiede
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:58pm
USDA Rural Development is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) authorized by the 2008 Farm...
Brittney Bray
Mon, 01/23/2012 - 10:31am
Throughout Minnesota, schools are making a conscious effort to promote energy efficiency – both in the classroom and in practice. Now, the Minnesota Department of Education is partnering with the U.S. Department of Education to recognize these schools with the newly launched Green Ribbon Schools...
Upcoming Central Events
in Baxter/Brainerd
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Central Event Highlights
Central Case Studies
Plenty of us have imagined the ideal sustainable community: Greenhouses attached to every house, growing your own fruits and vegetables, knowing our...
Chuck Knierim found a gem in a trash heap when he pulled out a discarded 1976 electric Ford Endura. The Endura traces its origin back to the Arab Oil...
The light bulb is considered one of the greatest inventions of all time. It extended our day, made streets brighter and safer, and allowed more time...
Central Region on CERTs TV
Central Highlights
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.
Central Contact
Angela Headlee
Central CERT Coordinator
UMN RSDP & CMAERC
Email, 218-894-3233
Central Map
Central Community Groups
Use our map of local community organizations to connect with a group in your part of the state! Explore map.
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
Volunteer & Get Involved
Looking to get involved in your community and make connections with others in Minnesota who are passionate about clean energy and energy efficiency? There are lots of different ways to plug in. Learn more
Central Steering Committee
- Angela Headlee, Central CERT Coordinator
- Ryan Hunt, Hunt Utilities Group
- Cheryal Lee Hills, Region Five Development Commission
- Norm Krause, Retired Director of Central Lakes Ag Center
- Peter Nelson, clean energy entrepreneur
- Laurinda Porter, Browerville Blade
- Bob Schafer, Director of Central Lakes College Ag Center
- Linda Ulland, UM Central Region Sustainable Development Partnership
- Robert McLean, Hunt Utilities Group
- Dan Roberts, Tri-County Action Program, Inc
- Steve Skoog, Becker County Environmental Services Department
- Davis Leino-Mills, Otter Tail Wadena Community Action Council
- Hank Ludtke, City of Frazee
- Karen Wilson, Remodeling Contractor and Design Consultant
Stay Connected
Clean Energy Resource Teams