Central

Central CERT Region

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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Central CERT serves these counties:

Case Studies

 
Past projects in the Central Region

Meeting Notes  

Get Involved

 
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Project Focus

 
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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.

Presentations

 
Regional Presentations

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:

Local Contact

Angela

Angela Headlee
Regional Coordinator
Central CERT / CMAERC
403 Prairie Avenue NE
Staples, MN 56479
aheadlee@regionfive.org
218-894-3233

CERT Coordinators

Lissa

Melissa Pawlisch
CERTs Statewide Coordinator
UMN RSDP
pawl0048@umn.edu
612-624-2293

Joel

Joel Haskard
CERTs Co-coordinator
UMN RSDP
haska004@umn.edu
612-625-8759

Steering Committee

  • Shawn Anderson, Small business owner
  • Dallas Flynn, Central Regional Partnership Board
  • Chad Haugen, Private renewable energy installer
  • Ryan Hunt, Hunt Utilities Group
  • Norm Krause, Retired Director of Central Lakes Ag Center
  • Cheryal Lee Hills, Region Five Development Commission
  • Robert McLean, Hunt Utilities Group
  • Suzanne Peterson, Sustainable Farming Association
  • Rin Porter, Browerville Blade
  • Dan Roberts, Tri-County Action Program
  • Bob Schafer, Director of Central Lakes Ag Center
  • Steve Skoog, Becker County Environmental Services
  • Linda Ulland, Central Regional Partnership

Central CERT Operating Procedures


Regional Community Organizations

This map shows Minnesota grassroots community organizations with a focus on energy efficiency and/or renewable energy. Connect with them today to get involved in your region of the state!

Scroll through the list of organizations on the right until you come to your region, then click on groups to learn more about them. Visit their website, email them, or call them to get in touch. Use the map controls on the top left to move around and zoom.

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